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A deadly car bomb blast in Moscow has claimed the life of a Russian General, according to the Russian Investigative Committee. Lieutenant General Viktor Fankilov, who headed the Russian General Staff’s Operational Training Directorate, was among the victims of the explosion. The committee stated that preliminary investigations suggest that the explosive device was planted by Ukraine’s Special Services, but further investigation is underway.
In a separate incident, a woman in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh was arrested on charges of killing her husband with the help of her lover, and then disposing of his body in a canal and the Ganges River. The incident highlights the growing concern over the increasing number of crimes committed by women in India.
In the United States, President Donald Trump has reacted to the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, stating that people who have associated with Epstein in the past may suffer damage to their reputation. Trump also said that the US Navy is becoming the world’s most powerful naval force, with 15 new warships being built.
Meanwhile, the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been urged by the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Chris Wray, to step down from power. Trump also announced that 30 ambassadors will be recalled under the “America First” policy, with the aim of promoting the policy at US embassies.
Tensions have escalated between Bangladesh and India, with Bangladesh suspending its consul and visa services in New Delhi. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two nations.
In Lebanon, the Israeli military’s ceasefire violations continue, with the latest incident occurring on Tuesday. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage.
In the UK, a worrying trend has emerged, with one in eight 14-17-year-olds using nicotine pouches, sparking concerns over the growing popularity of the product. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned that the UK’s decision to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) may be a “grave mistake” as it may lead to increased pressure on the immigration system.
In another development, a 12-year prison sentence for Nigerian businessman Jide Omokore, who was convicted of corruption, was reduced to six years last year. In Jharkhand, India, a soldier accused of molesting a woman on a train has also been arrested.
The Indian Health Ministry has reported a shortage of essential medicines in many emergency services, leading to serious health issues. In Australia, a ban on social media for children under 16 has been implemented, and the Indian Home Minister has cited this as an example of the need to regulate social media in India.
In a shocking incident in Gujarat, India, a 17-year-old girl killed her father with the help of her boyfriend, and then faked her own death. The case highlights the growing concern over the increasing number of crimes committed by women in India.
In a separate incident, a Pakistani police officer, Shabnum Naveed, has once again become the subject of social media attention. In a separate incident, a Pakistani cricketer, Mohsin Nawab, was accused of provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final.
