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Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel leader, Rafael Caro Quintero, also known as El Mencho, has been killed in a military operation in the western state of Jalisco. The US Deputy Secretary of State described El Mencho’s death as a significant development with far-reaching implications for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world.
According to officials, El Mencho was critically injured in a shootout in Jalisco and later died while being transported to Mexico City. The Mexican Defense Ministry stated that US authorities provided information for the operation, which was carried out at a time when the US administration was increasing pressure on Mexico to crack down on drug trafficking.
Following El Mencho’s death, violent incidents have been reported in different parts of the country, including reports of burning vehicles and roads being blocked by armed individuals. The Governor of Jalisco has appealed to citizens to stay indoors, while the US Embassy has advised its citizens to remain in safe locations.
In related news, former US President Donald Trump has stated that any country that benefits from the Supreme Court’s recent decision will face increased tariffs. The decision in question involves files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which include Trump administration officials, key figures who donated to Trump’s election campaign, and Trump and First Lady Melania Trump themselves.
In India, violence against Muslims continues, with the administration of Lucknow University banning Muslim students from accessing the mosque on campus. The search for a missing woman was deemed critical, and multiple state agencies, including the FBI, were involved in the search, but she was not found.
Iranian university students have begun protesting against the government, with reports indicating that eight universities were affected on the second day of the protests. According to a report by the Gaza Center for Human Rights, Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire 133 times in the 134 days since it was established in the Gaza Strip.
In a separate incident, a British-Pakistani youth was fatally stabbed outside a mosque in Birmingham’s Smethwick area on Friday evening. The attack occurred as worshippers were performing evening prayers inside the Oldbury Mosque.
In a significant development, India’s Air Force has grounded all 35 Tejas fighter jets and has initiated a comprehensive technical inspection following a recent incident. The Bangladesh military has undergone a leadership change at the highest level.
China has urged the US to roll back the tariffs imposed on its trade partners, while Ukraine has reported a record decline in birth rates over the past four years of conflict. The ruling Workers’ Party in North Korea has re-elected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary in the National Congress.
A passenger bus in Dhadang district’s Beghi Ghats area plunged 200 meters into a deep gorge. The UAE has announced public and private sector holidays in observance of Eid al-Fitr. New York City has seen over 50 million Muslims fast during Ramadan, a first under the city’s Muslim mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani.
In a statement made during a Senate session, the federal minister stated that terrorist activities were being carried out from Afghanistan into Pakistan, with concrete evidence available, which has also been shared with Afghanistan. The West Indies has displayed outstanding performance against Zimbabwe, breaking multiple records. Bollywood actor Amir Khan visited Madhubani to record the title track for his son’s upcoming film, “Ek Din”.
In a separate incident, a British-Pakistani youth was fatally stabbed outside a mosque in Birmingham’s Smethwick area on Friday evening.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi assured Congress leader Deepak Kumar that he needed no reassurance, as he had not committed any wrongdoing. A video of Vijay Deora’s parents expressing their desire for their daughter-in-law has gone viral once again.
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