In a significant development from Brampton, Canada, three Indian-origin truck drivers have been arrested following a late-night shooting incident on October 7. The confrontation, reportedly between two rival trucking groups in a parking lot, resulted in one person sustaining injuries. After extensive police investigations, authorities raided a residence on November 20, apprehending Manjot Bhatti, Navjot Bhatti, and Amanjot Bhatti. Manjot Bhatti faces multiple charges including intentional discharge of a firearm, possession of prohibited, concealed, and unauthorized weapons, and unsafe storage of firearms. Navjot Bhatti and Amanjot Bhatti are accused of traveling in a vehicle while aware of the presence of firearms; both have since been released on conditions to appear in court. Police continue to search for a fourth suspect, who was reportedly captured on video discharging a weapon.
Meanwhile, the United States has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration, deporting 200 Indian citizens to India. This group includes notorious gangster Anmol Bishnoi, two fugitives wanted in Punjab, and 197 individuals who had been residing unlawfully in the U.S.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong condemnation of attacks targeting peace missions, emphasizing that unjustified assaults could be categorized as war crimes. Violators of such international mandates face severe penalties, including up to eight years imprisonment and fines reaching 226,000 Pesos (approximately $12,500).
In Eastern Europe, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated its recent military actions were conducted in response to Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets within Russia.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East. Israel has formalized the status of 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Concurrently, the Israeli army claims to have killed Hamas commander Raed Saad in a precision drone strike. In Syria, a firing incident was reported during a joint patrol conducted by Syrian and American forces in Tadmur (Palmyra).
The Gaza Strip has been struck by devastating weather, as Storm Byron unleashed severe rainfall and powerful winds, leading to the collapse of fragile structures. The storm has tragically claimed the lives of at least 14 Palestinians, including several children.
On the political front, former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to avenging the deaths of American soldiers in Syria, warning of robust retaliation for any future attacks.
In Europe, cross-channel migration has seen a temporary halt, with reports indicating no migrants have successfully crossed from France to the United Kingdom by sea for 28 consecutive days.
