Top 10 News Stories from Across the World
1. United States President Joe Biden Comments on Campus Protests
President Joe Biden addressed the nationwide campus protests over the war in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of order while denouncing antisemitism and hate speech on university campuses.
2. Indian Ministry of External Affairs Stands Firm on Chinese Infrastructure Activities
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterated the nation’s stance on reported Chinese infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley near the Siachen Glacier.
3. UN Report: Long Road to Rebuilding Gaza Homes
Even if the Israel-Palestine conflict were to end today, the United Nations estimates that it would take until 2040 to rebuild all the homes destroyed in Gaza.
4. UAE Faces Heavy Rains and Flooded Roads Again
Weeks after a record-breaking storm, the United Arab Emirates experienced heavy rains and flooded roads once more.
5. Prajwal Revanna Uses Diplomatic Passport Amid Sexual Abuse Case
Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna traveled to Germany using a diplomatic passport amidst a sexual abuse case, confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
6. Whistleblower Joshua Dean Passes Away
Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems and whistleblower on defects in 737 MAX production, has passed away.
7. Clashes at University of California, Los Angeles
Clashes erupted between police and demonstrators at the University of California, Los Angeles, with officers in riot gear dismantling protest encampments.
8. Delhi Police to Summon Telangana Congress Members
The Delhi Police is expected to summon Telangana Congress members for the second time regarding the fake video case involving India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
9. Mumbai Presser with India Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar
In a press conference in Mumbai, India Captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar discussed various topics, including concerns over star batter Virat Kohli’s T20 strike rate.
10. Tom Felton Joins Hansal Mehta’s Web Series Gandhi
Harry Potter star Tom Felton has been cast in Indian filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s web series “Gandhi,” alongside actor Pratik Gandhi in the titular role.