Thursday, May 09
Two injured in a clash between Maldivians and Indians in Maldives led to the arrest of a Maldivian. Media reported the incident near Hulhumale's Central Park, around 7 km from Male, at 9 pm on Monday. The detained person, confirmed as Maldivian, was apprehended by the police. The report didn't reveal the identities of the injured individuals.
Canada PM reaffirms commitment to Sikh community's protection, emphasizing diversity and security measures at Khalsa Day celebration in Toronto amid diplomatic tensions over Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing.
At least two individuals, including a child, lost their lives in tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma, Officials mentioned on Sunday as emergency teams were evaluating the extensive destruction to residences and establishments caused by the strong winds, hail, and flooding. A tornado tore through Holdenville in Oklahoma, a town with approximately 5,000 residents, on late Saturday.
22 deaths in Balochistan due to heavy rains causing flash floods, traffic jams, and a tanker accident. Bolan and Nari Gaj-Mula Rivers flooded. Ziarat experienced temperature drop. Urban flooding in Quetta with more rains forecasted by meteorological department.
US university campus protests demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, facing police action, calls for amnesty, and divestment from universities.
Pope Francis on Sunday visited a prison for women in Venice ahead of a mass in the watery city representing the 87-year-old pontiff's first trip outside Rome for seven months. The one-day trip to Venice will be closely watched amid concerns over the fragile health of Francis, who has toured the world extensively in his 11 years as pope but has not travelled since visiting the French city of Marseille in September.
A group of protesters, calling for an end to civilian casualties in Gaza, draped a huge Palestinian flag over the side of the venue, even as they directed slogans at the dinner guests and the motorcade of US President Joe Biden as he arrived at the venue, according to The New York Post. A few among the group of protesters even stormed the red carpet at the event, the report noted.
