Morning Digest | Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars above 1,100 in war with Hamas; NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats, and more
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Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory, declared war on Hamas Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged above 1,100 after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise assault from Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steeled the nation for a “long and difficult” war a day after Hamas fired a barrage of thousands of rockets at Israel and sent a wave of fighters who gunned down civilians and took at least 100 hostages.
Video of man’s body being burnt surfaces in Manipur
In yet another horrific video emerging from Manipur, the body of a tribal man is seen being set on fire in a trench. A police official said the video appeared to be from early May and that they were investigating the case.
NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats; BJP wins two
The National Conference (NC)-Congress combine swept the 26-member Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) elections and bagged 19 seats, in the first ever polls held since Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory (UT) in 2019, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win only two seats.
GST Council lifts tax blockages for rupee trade
Donald Trump claims he saved 10 million lives by stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, citing praise from Pakistan's Prime Minister.
U.S. warns airlines of military activities over Mexico and Central America, citing potential navigation hazards, as tensions rise.
Emergency calls reveal chaos in Minneapolis after an ICE shooting, sparking unrest and national debate over immigration enforcement.
Syrian troops prepare to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws, escalating tensions amid stalled negotiations with the Damascus government.
Nepal's Election Commission recognizes the reformist faction of Nepali Congress as legitimate, amid internal disputes before crucial elections.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing U.S. control of Greenland amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with Denmark and Greenland.
Elon Musk's X experiences global outages, affecting tens of thousands with over 62,000 reports of issues, Downdetector reveals.
Iran's protests decline after a deadly crackdown, with 3,000 arrests reported amid heightened tensions and international diplomatic efforts.
Canada cuts tariffs on Chinese EVs for reduced farm product tariffs, aiming to improve relations and global governance with China.
Saudi Arabia's opposition to a U.S. strike on Iran stems from concerns over regional stability, governance, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
UK condemns violence in Bangladesh, urging for peaceful elections and protection of religious minorities amid rising tensions.
Myanmar defends its military actions against Rohingya as counter-terrorism at the UN court, denying genocide allegations.
Russia affirms Greenland as Danish territory, criticizing Western claims of threats from Moscow and Beijing amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.