An Israeli driver’s car was set ablaze after he mistakenly entered the Palestinian town of Qalandiya in the West Bank. The incident comes amidst increasing violence in the region, with numerous mob killings and clashes reported since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
A series of suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria, targeting a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral, left at least 18 people dead and 42 injured. The attacks, carried out by women with explosive devices, are attributed to Boko Haram, though the group has not claimed responsibility. This tragedy highlights the ongoing violence in the region, which has been plagued by Boko Haram’s insurgency for over a decade.
Protests in Kenya, sparked by a controversial tax hike, have subsided after President William Ruto reversed the law following days of violent clashes. However, the unrest has left a trail of death and injury, prompting international condemnation and raising concerns about the future of the country’s political stability.
Thousands of protesters in Kenya stormed the parliament building, setting part of it on fire, in a demonstration against a new finance bill. The unrest, the most direct assault on the government in decades, resulted in five deaths and over 30 injuries after police opened fire on the crowd.
A second mayor in southern Mexico has been murdered within a week, highlighting the escalating violence plaguing the country. Acacio Flores, mayor of Malinaltepec, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, days after another Guerrero state mayor was killed. The murders come amid a wave of political violence that has seen dozens of candidates targeted since last September.
A violent incident occurred in Gurugram, Haryana on Saturday after a worker was allegedly killed when a factory bus ran over him. Workers reacted angrily, pelting stones at vehicles, including factory buses and police vans, injuring one police officer. The incident sparked tension and led to widespread damage.
A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, turned violent when several people were shot. The incident occurred after a sideshow involving motorbikes and vehicles escalated into a fight. Police responded to the scene, but were met with resistance from some members of the crowd.
A brawl broke out between Turkish and Georgian fans at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund ahead of their Euro 2024 match, with security intervening amidst heavy rain. The fight occurred despite a seemingly peaceful atmosphere earlier in the day. This incident highlights the potential for conflict even when countries share a border and fans mingle before a match.
A curfew has been imposed in Balasore, Odisha, following violent clashes between two groups. The clashes erupted after a group protested against suspected blood from animal sacrifice on the road. The situation escalated into stone-pelting and arson, leading to the imposition of Section 144 of the CrPC and suspension of internet services in sensitive areas. Police have arrested approximately 30 individuals and are maintaining a strong presence to restore order.
Several prominent Bollywood figures have expressed their support for actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut following an incident where she was slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport. The incident has sparked outrage and debate about the use of violence in response to differing opinions. Many have condemned the attack and urged for a peaceful resolution to such situations.
