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A devastating fire engulfed the Southwark Cathedral in London, prompting an emergency response from the fire brigade. Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were deployed to combat the inferno, which spread to the second floor and roof of the church. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the swift response from nearby fire stations accelerated the rescue efforts.
In other news, former US President Donald Trump vowed to impose harsher tariffs on countries that benefit from the Supreme Court’s recent ruling. The ruling has sparked controversy, particularly in relation to the files of disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which implicated Trump administration officials, prominent figures who supported Trump’s election campaign, and even Trump himself and his wife Melania Trump.
Meanwhile, a worrying trend of violence against Muslims continues in India, as the administration of Lucknow University has restricted access to the university’s mosque for Muslim students. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of Muslims in India.
Protests have erupted in Iranian universities, with students demonstrating against the government. According to reports, eight universities in Iran witnessed student-led protests against the government on the second consecutive day.
In Gaza, a new report by the Gaza Center for Human Rights revealed that Israeli forces violated the ceasefire agreement 133 times during the 134-day period. The report highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
In other developments, Indian authorities have assured Congress leader Deepak Kumar that he will not face any threat, despite being accused of wrongdoing. The statement comes in the wake of a series of high-profile arrests and detentions in India.
Tragedy struck in Birmingham when a British-Pakistani youth was stabbed to death outside a mosque in the Smithfields area. The victim was among the worshippers who were performing the evening prayer at the Oldbury Mosque when the attack occurred.
In a separate incident, the Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of 35 Tejas fighter jets for technical inspection, following a recent crash that killed two pilots. The move has sparked concerns about the safety of the aircraft.
In Bangladesh, a leadership change has taken place in the country’s armed forces, with a new commander-in-chief taking over.
China has urged the US to withdraw unilateral tariffs imposed on its trade partners, while Ukraine has reported a significant decline in birth rates during the four-year conflict.
In North Korea, a party congress has re-elected Kim Jong-un as the general secretary, cementing his position as the country’s supreme leader.
In a separate incident, a bus plunged into a 200-meter deep gorge in the Dhadhing district, resulting in injuries and fatalities.
The UAE has announced public holidays for Eid al-Fitr, while New York City has witnessed a record-breaking number of Muslim residents observing Ramadan this year. The city’s Muslim mayor, Zehran Mamdani, has made history by leading the city’s Muslim community during the holy month.
In a statement, a federal minister revealed that Pakistan has evidence of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, which will be presented to the Afghan government.
The West Indies cricket team has made a stunning comeback against Zimbabwe, setting multiple records in the process.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has visited Meerut to promote his son Janib Khan’s upcoming film, “Ek Din.”
