1. LA Demonstrations and Indian Aircraft Crash: Notable News Snippets of the Past Week
Last Week's Global Headlines: The Lowdown on Conflicts, Protests, Tragedies, and More
Grab a cuppa, folks! Here's the skinny on what went down last week worldwide, from escalating conflicts to mass protests, unfortunate accidents, and celestial events - you name it, we've got it!
The Heat is On: Irano-Israeli Tension Boils Over
- Overseas Odyssey: A caravan of stranded Pakistani students finally finds safe haven after leaving Tehran, Iran. The evacuation mission was a joint event planned by Pakistan and Iran[3].
- Heated Exchange: The}, Middle East is on edge as Israel and Iran exchange blows -subcontinent's turmoil adds a layer of complexity to the conflict[1].
Stateside Shenanigans: Trump's Tussles and Moves
- L.A. Takeover: Protesters stormed the streets of L.A. to give the former Top Dog a piece of their minds[1]. A judge ordered Trump to hand over control of the National Guard to the Golden State, citing some Tenth Amendment violation. But alas, the 9th Circuit Court intervened[1].
- Travel Alert: Rumor has it that the Trump administration might throw more countries on the U.S. travel ban list, making 36 in total[2].
Tragedy in the Skies: India Aviation Disaster
- Air India Crash: An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically plummeted shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, leaving 279 passenger souls and 38 ground casualties in its wake[1].
Shining Bright: First Full Moon of Summer
- Just in Time for Summer: The summer solstice came and went (on June 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere), and the first full moon of summer followed shortly after[4]. Keep your eyes peeled towards the night sky!
Other Happenings: Incidents, Events, and More
- Deadly Twist: A gruesome crash in Karnataka, India, ended with five fatalities and 16 injuries sadly[1]. Another accident took place in France where a bus carrying Ukrainians collided, resulting in four deaths and injury to 34[1].
- Poké-Party Time: Exciting Pokémon GO events swept across the globe, such as GO Fest Paris and the debut of G-Max Inteleon in the Phantom Ruins[4].
- Future Forecast: Ready to rock the globe? Get your groove on at the Stray Kids World Tour in New York (June 18-19), and watch the BLAST.tv Austin Major esports action unfold on the 21st[5].
- In the midst of global events, a weather-related headline emerges as the first full moon of summer graces the night sky, marking its arrival on June 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Amidst the political turmoil and general news, accidents continue to make headlines, with two significant incidents occurring in India and France, resulting in several fatalities and injuries.
