Morning Digest | J&K Police file murder case over death of three civilians in Army custody; WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance as COVID-19 cases rise, and more
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J&K Police file murder case over death of three civilians in Army custody
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday registered a murder case against unidentified persons after three men picked up by the Army for questioning were found dead with multiple injuries on December 22. Eight men were detained following the ambush on an Army convoy on December 21 in Poonch-Rajouri area where four soldiers were killed and three others were injured. The terrorists involved in the ambush are yet to be identified or arrested.
Plane carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, allowed to leave France
A Nicaragua-bound flight carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, was allowed to resume its journey on Monday, three days after they were detained by the French authorities at an airport near Paris over suspected “human trafficking”, according to local media reports on Sunday. After authorising the A340 aircraft, operated by Romanian company Legend Airlines, to leave, the French judges chose to cancel the hearings of the over 300 passengers due to irregularities in the procedure, BFM TV, a French news broadcast television and radio network, reported.
As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in Southeast Asia to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. The WHO also urged people to take protective measures. “The COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, change, and circulate in all countries globally. While current evidence suggests the additional public health risk posed by JN.1 is low, we must continue to track the evolution of these viruses to tailor our response.
Virat Kohli rejoins team India ahead of first Test against South Africa
Former President Bolsonaro and 36 others indicted for coup attempt to stay in power, facing potential jail time.
John Prescott: colorful British politician who brought working-class credibility to Tony Blair's government, known for his blunt style.
Susie Wiles faces challenges managing powerful interests seeking access to Trump in her role as chief of staff.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler steps down after aggressive oversight of cryptocurrencies, financial markets, and investor protection measures.
Israel and allies denounce ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, while Turkey and rights groups welcome the move.
Trump nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws amid sex trafficking allegations.
UNICEF reports 40% of Myanmar's 3.4M displaced are children, facing conflict, climate disasters, and deadly violence.
Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon escalate, causing significant casualties and displacements, with U.S. envoy seeking truce negotiations.
India and Australia strengthen air force cooperation through air-to-air refuelling, enhancing military reach in Indo-Pacific region.
Experts warn Sri Lanka to be cautious of Adani power project amid fraud allegations and calls for review.
COP29 draft climate finance package rejected by all signatories, developing nations demand $1.3 trillion annually for climate challenges.