A disturbing incident at TwitchCon 2025 saw popular streamer Emiru allegedly assaulted during a meet-and-greet. A viral clip sparked outrage, prompting Twitch to ban the attendee indefinitely and increase security. However, critics argue the response is too late, especially after Emiru was reportedly denied a personal bodyguard, reigniting creator safety concerns.
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India and Bangladesh are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute following the killing of three Bangladeshis in Tripura. Dhaka condemned the "brutal beating and killing" as a "grave violation of human rights," while India stated the deceased were "smugglers" who attacked villagers. New Delhi urged Dhaka to uphold border sanctity and prevent cross-border crimes.
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Political tensions escalated in Kashmir after the BJP secured a Rajya Sabha seat with support from legislators outside the party. While National Conference leadership denied cross-voting allegations, party president Farooq Abdullah revealed the BJP had approached them for a seat prior to the polls, a claim refuted by Sajad Lone.
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A viral video shows the difficulties of walking on Indian footpaths. Content creator Caleb Friesen struggled with a baby stroller in Bengaluru, encountering numerous obstructions. His post humorously ranked these obstacles, placing pedestrians last. The video has sparked conversations about footpath accessibility across Indian cities. Friesen aims to raise awareness about these issues.
Three Afghan cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, were tragically killed in an attack in Paktika province. The Afghanistan Cricket Board blamed the "Pakistani regime" for the "cowardly attack." In response, Afghanistan has withdrawn from an upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. Captain Rashid Khan condemned the incident, calling it "immoral and barbaric."
Donald Trump Jr. defended his father's White House East Wing demolition with a crude meme targeting Michelle Obama, falsely claiming no one complained about a urinal in her private bathroom. The meme played into a conspiracy theory, drawing criticism from Hillary Clinton, whom Trump Jr. then attacked for alleged White House theft.
Elon Musk publicly criticized acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy after Duffy stated SpaceX was behind schedule on the Artemis III lunar landing system. Musk questioned Duffy's intelligence and leadership, suggesting he was "trying to kill NASA!" Duffy's comments indicated NASA might consider other contractors like Blue Origin for future lunar missions.
Shots were fired outside Serbia's parliament in Belgrade, injuring one person and prompting President Aleksandar Vucic to label it a "terrorist attack." A video captured security officers near a tent, followed by gunfire and a fire. The injured man is in stable condition, and authorities are investigating the incident.