Morning Digest | Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage in New York; India tells China to not alter the status quo around Taiwan, and more
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Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck at New York lecture event
Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked and apparently stabbed in the neck on Friday by a man who rushed the stage as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. A bloodied Mr. Rushdie, 75, was flown to a hospital.
Avoid unilateral action to alter Taiwan status quo, says India
India on August 12, 2022 indirectly called upon China to not alter the "status quo" around Taiwan, and cautioned that the current situation should not lead to any "unilateral action". Addressing the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi refrained from spelling out India's clear position on the 'One China' policy but conveyed the impression that India's stand on China's claims over Taiwan is linked to Beijing's persistent unwillingness to support India's campaign against Pakistan-based terror elements.
‘Top secret’ documents recovered in raid on Trump home: U. S. court papers
The FBI recovered documents that were labeled “top secret” from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorised the unprecedented search this week.
Social Justice Ministry should process fellowships for disabled, says UGC
Bangladesh’s interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for the “meticulous preservation” of records documenting alleged “atrocities” committed under the administration of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force amid North Korean missile tests.
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham criticizes US government's handling of Israel-Palestine conflict while accepting Oscar for "No Other Land."
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls 14.76 lakh bottles of Atomoxetine Capsules in the US due to impurity concerns.
Criticism of King Charles III in Canada for silence on Trump's threats to annex Canada sparks debate.
France and Britain propose one-month truce in Ukraine, focusing on air, sea, and energy infrastructure, with no ground fighting initially.
Pope Francis remains stable, improving from double pneumonia, receiving prayers and support from well-wishers worldwide.
Four killed, six wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza City after fragile truce ends, says health ministry.
Badra Gunba wins Abkhazia's presidential election, sparking tensions over Russian influence in the breakaway Georgian region.
Russian Foreign Minister praises Trump's aim to end Ukraine war, criticizes Europe for prolonging conflict, advocates for pragmatic U.S.-Russia relationship.
UK, France, and other countries collaborate on Ukraine-Russia peace deal, bridging gap between Zelenskyy and Trump.
Marzieh Hamidi faces death threats for boycotting Afghan cricket team, calls for ICC action against Taliban regime.
Israel said on Sunday (March 2. 2025) it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip.