The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the case of a trainee doctor who was found raped and murdered in Kolkata. The case has sparked widespread protests and allegations of negligence and corruption against the West Bengal government. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids related to alleged financial irregularities at the hospital where the doctor worked.
Thousands of Mexicans, primarily court employees and law students, took to the streets of Mexico City on Sunday to protest a contentious judicial reform proposal. This proposal, championed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, seeks to replace the current system of judicial appointments with elections. The reform has faced strong opposition, including from the United States, the Supreme Court, and financial markets, raising concerns about its impact on Mexico’s legal system.
A packed day of events awaits, from high-level diplomatic talks to sporting clashes. The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits India for bilateral discussions, while protests continue in West Bengal following a doctor’s murder. The Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament kicks off with India facing Pakistan on September 14th. Plus, learn about Randhir Singh’s historic appointment and Spanish Prime Minister’s visit to China.
The Balearic Islands are facing a decline in British tourists, prompting the tourism agency to launch new campaigns aimed at regaining their interest. Despite protests and regulatory changes, the islands are looking to diversify their tourism base, relying on strong growth from Germany and France.
Over 30,000 people rallied in Seoul, demanding stronger climate action from the South Korean government. The protest, one of the largest this year, highlighted the urgency of the climate crisis, particularly after a record-breaking summer with temperatures exceeding 25°C for 20 consecutive nights. Protesters criticized the government’s climate policies and called for systemic change, pointing to the nation’s reliance on coal energy and a perceived lack of commitment to renewable energy sources.
A 15-year-old girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Hooghly district, West Bengal, while returning from tuition. This incident comes amidst widespread protests in the state against the rising crime against women, fueled by the recent brutal rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata. The girl was found unconscious and injured, highlighting the alarming state of women’s safety in the region.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank on Friday while participating in a protest against Israeli settlement expansion. Eygi was shot in the head with a live bullet during a demonstration near the town of Beita. Her death has sparked international condemnation and calls for accountability, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
Spain’s tourist boom has led to growing tensions in Seville, where locals are protesting against the influx of visitors and the rise of illegal holiday rentals. The city is taking drastic measures, including cutting off water to properties violating rental regulations, to address the situation and protect its residents.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American woman, was shot and killed while participating in a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Her family is demanding an independent investigation, accusing the Israeli military of her unlawful killing. The Israeli military claims they responded to a “main instigator of violent activity” who posed a threat, but Eygi’s family and international groups dispute this. The incident has sparked international calls for accountability and a thorough investigation.
The US has condemned the death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish citizen, who was shot dead during protests against Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Eygi, a volunteer peace activist working with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), was killed by Israeli forces, according to Palestinian officials and witnesses. The US has called for an investigation into her death, while Turkey has condemned Israel’s actions and described them as a ‘barbaric intervention.’
