- Pro-Palestinian Protest at Military Convention: A protester confronted Israeli weapons firms at a military convention, demanding accountability for the use of “baby killing technology” in conflicts, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region
- Anti-Muslim Campaign in India: In Himachal Pradesh, anti-Muslim rallies have led to fears among the Muslim community, prompting many migrant workers to flee the area. The situation has raised concerns about rising communal violence
- Liam Payne’s Death: Liam Payne, a member of One Direction, has died at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires. Details surrounding his death are still emerging
- Bangladesh Court Seeks Arrest of Ex-PM Hasina: A court in Bangladesh has issued a request for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for alleged crimes against humanity. She is currently in India, which complicates potential extradition due to legal loopholes
- UN Report on Poverty: A recent UN report indicates that 1.1 billion people are living in acute poverty, with a significant portion residing in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
- US Warning to Israel: The US ambassador to the UN has warned Israel against policies that might lead to starvation in Gaza, emphasizing potential consequences for such actions.
- India’s Cricket Test Match Disaster: In a surprising turn during their first Test match against New Zealand, India was bowled out for just 46 runs, with several key players dismissed without scoring
- Taiwan’s Boba Tea Controversy: Taiwanese fans of boba tea expressed confusion over cultural appropriation claims made by actor Simu Liu regarding a Montreal-based company’s practices
- TSMC’s Record Profit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a record net profit of $10.1 billion for the third quarter, driven by soaring demand for AI chips.
