Israel delays withdrawal from southern Lebanon beyond Sunday’s deadline

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court overturned a CBI court's ruling, emphasizing that the existence of an FIR or a pending investigation alone is insufficient grounds to deny, impound, or withhold passport renewal. This decision was prompted by the seizure of a retired IAS officer's passport during a raid connected to an investigation into illegal arms licenses. The court's ruling highlights the need for more substantial evidence before restricting an individual's right to...

A two-year-old boy, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, died in August 2021 after being subjected to severe neglect and abuse by his grandparents, Michael and Kerry Ives, who are currently on trial for murder. Prosecutors allege that Ethan's time with them was filled with 'casual brutality,' leading to his fatal injuries, which included severe head trauma and multiple bruises. Shannon Ives, Ethan's mother, is also on trial for failing to protect her son, with evidence showing her awareness...

Dave Portnoy, the creator of Barstool Sports, encountered antisemitism during a recent episode of his One Bite Pizza Reviews in Toronto when a passerby yelled an antisemitic slur at him. Despite the incident, Portnoy continued with his pizza review, rating the Terrazza restaurant slice at 7.4 out of 10. The restaurant later condemned the hateful remarks, emphasizing their commitment to kindness and inclusion, while Jewish advocate Jonny Daniels highlighted the normalization of antisemitism in Toronto,...

Dollar Tree Warns of Earnings Impact from Tariffs Dollar Tree, the discount retail chain, warned that President Trump's import tariffs could reduce its second-quarter earnings by up to 50% year-over-year, as the company heavily relies on Chinese imports for its inventory. Although tariffs were reduced from 145% to 30%, CEO Mike Creedon noted that the fluctuating tariff landscape complicates cost predictions. Despite these challenges, Dollar Tree anticipates a rebound in earnings later in the year,...

Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin announced it will sever all ties with Israel due to ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law, as recommended by a taskforce following student protests. The university will divest from all Israeli companies, halt future contracts and mobility agreements with Israeli universities, and refrain from new research collaborations involving Israeli participation. This decision aligns with Ireland's strong pro-Palestinian sentiment and its recent recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state, amid...

On June 4, 2025, a tragic stampede outside a Bengaluru cricket stadium resulted in at least 11 fatalities as fans gathered to celebrate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title. Video footage depicted chaotic scenes of fans climbing fences and overwhelming the stadium's entry points. This incident highlights the intense passion surrounding cricket in India, but also underscores the need for improved crowd management at such high-stakes events. Full Article