Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target

A buyer, Ningfei Du, successfully canceled a $10 million purchase of an Auckland mansion due to safety concerns after a landslide caused by January 2023 storms, which also resulted in a fatality nearby. The High Court ruled in March that he could recover his $1 million deposit and awarded him over $175,000 in costs. Need More Context? 🔎

Two South African engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have returned home after over two years in jail in Equatorial Guinea on disputed drug charges, which the UN deemed arbitrary. They were pardoned following a campaign by their families and the South African government, with their arrest linked to the seizure of luxury assets belonging to the country's vice-president. Need More Context? 🔎

The world awaits Iran's response following US President Trump's declaration of significant military action against its nuclear sites, which involved massive bombardments that Iran vowed to retaliate against while also launching missiles at Israel. While Tehran considers its options, US officials assert that the strikes were aimed solely at neutralizing the Iranian nuclear threat, not regime change, as tensions escalate in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

Frustration within the dialysis industry led medical resident Andre Obua to obsess over the potential harm of a medication prescribed to kidney patients, culminating in an attempted murder charge after he shot a doctor in Indiana. Despite his claims, experts found no evidence of harm, and prosecutors emphasized that legal grievances should not resort to violence; Obua is set to stand trial in August. Need More Context? 🔎

Assam CM announces 50% reservation in supervisor posts for Anganwadi workers; transgender community to get OBC statusAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a cabinet decision to increase the reservation for Anganwadi workers in supervisor posts from 25% to 50%, with the remaining posts filled through state-level recruitment. Additionally, the cabinet granted OBC status to the transgender community, providing identity cards only to original inhabitants of Assam. Need More Context? 🔎

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei now faces a crucial decision amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel, particularly after the US targeted Iranian nuclear sites. While vowing not to escalate against the US, insiders suggest Iran will intensify its attacks on Israel and maintain its stance against a ceasefire, viewing attacks as a means to retaliate and preserve its regime's strength. Need More Context? 🔎