In Tunis, Tunisia, a man set himself on fire in front of the Grand Synagogue and was fatally shot by police, injuring an officer and a bystander. The man, who had psychiatric disorders, approached officers while ablaze during Sabbath prayers. Tunisia, once home to a large Jewish population, has seen previous attacks on Jewish sites, including a fatal shooting at El-Ghriba synagogue and vandalism at other locations.
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Eknath Khadse's son-in-law, Pranjal Khewalkar, along with six others, was arrested in Pune during a raid on a Kharadi apartment, where police confiscated cocaine, marijuana, hookah pots, and liquor. They face charges under the NDPS Act and COTPA, with the court granting police custody until Tuesday as investigations into drug sources and networks continue. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Chief Ombudsman ruled that Tauranga City Council's reasons for withholding the names of invitees and sponsors for a $40,000 private cocktail party did not justify the lack of public interest. The May 10, 2024, event, co-hosted at the Cargo Shed, was described as a “celebration of the city” and a farewell to the outgoing Government-appointed commissioners. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreDr. Andy Gray's latest column discusses the lack of regulations governing medicine advertising in South Africa, despite a legal requirement for the health minister to establish them for over 20 years. This absence raises concerns about the implications for pharmaceutical marketing practices in the country. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIraqi police clashed with Popular Mobilisation Forces in Baghdad after they stormed an Agriculture Ministry building.In Baghdad, violence erupted between Iraqi police and the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) after PMF fighters disrupted an Agriculture Ministry meeting, resulting in one police officer dead and 14 fighters detained. The incident highlights tensions between state authority and militia influence in Iraq, prompting a government investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold a cabinet meeting next week to discuss the situation in Gaza amid increasing pressure to recognize a Palestinian state. This comes after over 220 UK MPs urged Starmer to follow France's lead in recognizing Palestine, while he maintains that such recognition should occur only as part of a negotiated peace deal. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA passenger train derailed in a remote area of southeastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, resulting in multiple injuries and several feared dead among the approximately 100 passengers on board. The incident led to a declared 'mass casualty incident,' with emergency services struggling to access the flipped train carriages for rescue efforts. Want More Context? 🔎
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