This week, Kurds in Iraq and Syria celebrated the Newroz festival, symbolizing hope for political change amidst ongoing transformations in the region, including peace talks and ceasefire agreements. In Akre, northern Iraq, over 1,500 volunteers carried torches up the mountains, dancing in traditional outfits to the sound of drums and flutes. In Syria, Kurds marked Newroz openly for the first time in years, waving Kurdish flags alongside the new Syrian flag, as they await recognition of their rights under the new rulers in Damascus.
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IIT-B trespasser attends classes, stays in hostel
Mumbai police have charged 22-year-old Bilal Teli for trespassing at the IIT Powai campus, where he attended classes and stayed in the hostel from June 4 to June 19. After being asked for his ID by a professor, he fled but was later arrested; he admitted to illegally residing on campus and attending lectures despite not being a student. Need More Context? 🔎
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