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06-04-2023
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Train accident in India kills over 200 people
Three trains collided resulting in a crash that killed more than 200 people and injured hundreds more. Rescue teams from across the country have been mobilized and ex-gratia payments will be offered to victims' families. Saturday has been declared a day of mourning in Odisha.
Tanker breaks down, disrupts traffic in Suez Canal
A Malta-flagged tanker named Seavigour broke down in a single-lane part of the Suez Canal, disrupting the transit of eight other vessels behind it. The tanker was towed to a double-lane part after three tugboats intervened. The Seavigour's crew is working to repair the malfunction. The canal is a crucial link for world trade and about 10% of global trade flows through it.
Militant attack in Pakistan leaves troops dead
Militants attacked a security checkpoint in the Jani Khel area of Bannu, resulting in a shootout with Pakistani troops. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the 'joint attack' with the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. The TTP has been carrying out attacks independently since distancing itself from the group. The TTP is allied with the Afghanistan Taliban and became emboldened following their takeover of the country and has stepped up its attacks since November.
Biden frames presidency as a referendum on competence and governance
As President Biden seeks a second term, he is again trying to frame the race as a referendum on competence and governance. His allies say his approach reflects his broader view of the presidency: tuning out the daily chatter and focusing on making a prolonged impact. Biden drew a red line in negotiations that the debt limit had to be extended until after the 2024 presidential election. The White House sees the recent bipartisan agreement as a success but Biden still faces criticism from some in his own party.
Putin Orders Ancient Icon to be Moved to Church Despite Protests
Putin has ordered for the 15th-century Trinity icon by Andrei Rublev to be moved to Christ the Savior Cathedral from Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery, despite opposition from Tretyakov keepers who warned the icon was too fragile to move. Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill dismissed a senior priest who sided with the museum keepers. The controversy continues as the church declared it would keep the icon for a year while the museum and Culture Ministry expect it back after two weeks.
Man in custody after fatal shooting of West Virginia state trooper
A 29-year-old man identified as Timothy Kennedy has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a West Virginia state trooper. Law enforcement responded to a shooting complaint when Kennedy opened fire at police, resulting in a trooper being fatally shot. Kennedy was eventually apprehended after a widespread manhunt in the Beech Creek area.
Connecticut governor to sign gun control bill
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont plans to sign a gun control bill into law that bans the open carrying of firearms and restricts handgun purchases to no more than three within a 30 day period. The changes also expand the state's assault weapon ban and increase penalties for possession of large-capacity gun magazines.
Migrant group dropped off in Sacramento with little warning
A group of migrants were dropped off in Sacramento with few belongings and no idea where they were after being transported from Texas to New Mexico and flown by private chartered jet. California Governor Gavin Newsom is investigating the people who paid for the group's travel.
North Korea’s first military spy satellite launch fails as rocket crashes; Kim’s sister accuses UN Council of being 'discriminative and rude'
North Korea's first attempt to launch a military spy satellite into orbit failed last week as the rocket crashed. Kim Yo Jong, senior ruling party official and Kim Jong Un's sister, accused the UN Security Council of being 'discriminative and rude' following a recent meeting convened at the US's request. She defended North Korea's attempt, calling it a legitimate response to military threats posed by the US and its allies. South Korea's spy agency estimates that a second launch could occur soon if the defects aren't serious. Kim Jong Un has vowed to acquire a military surveillance satellite amid protracted security tensions with the US.
Suspect in Natalee Holloway case to be extradited to US
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway, will be extradited to the US after being transferred from a prison in Peru. He is serving 28 years in jail after being convicted of murdering a woman in Peru. The US has charged him with extortion for attempting to extort money from Natalee Holloway's family in exchange for revealing the location of her body.