Pakistan PM approves military operation against separatists following surge in violence in southwest

The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld Nimal Ranatunga's sexual assault conviction for non-consensual condom removal, dismissing the Crown's appeal for a harsher sentence. While the trial judge sentenced Ranatunga to a conditional sentence of two years less a day, dissenting Justice Gillese argued that incarceration was necessary due to the case's serious nature and the victim's trauma. Want More Context? 🔎

The UK's intention to recognize Palestine hinges on Israel's failure to improve conditions in Gaza, where humanitarian crises worsen due to Israel's control over aid. This has prompted discussions of Palestinian statehood, with countries like France and Canada also considering recognition, reflecting growing international frustration with Israel's actions in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

A 21-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh accused Bajrang Dal activists of coercing her into giving a false statement regarding an alleged human trafficking case involving two Kerala nuns, who were arrested alongside a local man. She claimed she was threatened and assaulted to change her statement, while Bajrang Dal officials denied the allegations, asserting that CCTV footage will clarify the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

An ongoing police operation in Maketū is connected to the investigation into the death of 20-year-old Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital after being dropped off by four men who claimed to have found him critically injured on a roadside. Police are seeking witnesses related to a vehicle incident on State Highway 33, though no charges have been filed regarding his death. Want More Context? 🔎

A storm is brewing in Kenya over proposed alcohol regulations from Nacada, which include raising the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21, banning sales in supermarkets and restaurants, and outlawing online purchases and celebrity endorsements. Critics, including industry representatives, argue these measures could harm the economy and lead to job losses, while authorities claim they are necessary to combat youth substance abuse. Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Following a 10-month closure, the National Museum of Singapore will be opening the first of its revamped permanent galleries on Aug 8.The newly-named Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda will exhibit a multi-sensorial experience titled Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, said the museum on...