A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 25th day of his hunger strike, demands an unequivocal government assurance that young protesters from the 'Chalo Sansad' march will face no legal action. He vows to continue his fast indefinitely without this commitment, despite being in ICU.
The family of British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman are "sick with worry" as the pair continue a hunger strike in Iran's Evin prison, where they are held on espionage charges. After 10 weeks without food, their health is deteriorating, prompting UN experts and family to call for urgent action and release.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
Union ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to inquire about his health. This followed a Delhi High Court order for his immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital due to his prolonged hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak, with protests continuing.
The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This decision comes as Wangchuk continues a prolonged hunger strike, now on its 24th day, protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
Der UN-Bericht zur weltweiten Ernährungssicherheit zeigt einen Rückgang des Hungers im dritten Jahr in Folge, jedoch mit deutlichen regionalen Unterschieden. Afrika ist mit 309 Millionen Hungernden am stärksten betroffen, gefolgt von Asien. Konflikte und Bevölkerungswachstum sind Hauptursachen.
Global hunger fell for the third consecutive year, with 645 million people facing hunger in 2025, 14 million fewer than in 2024. Despite this decline, acute food shortages persist in conflict-ridden regions like Gaza and Sudan, driven by conflict, economic shocks, and climate extremes.
A young woman is on ventilator support after being injured during the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo' protest in Delhi, which saw clashes with police. Opposition leaders and a Union minister visited the hospital, while the protest continues into its second day with a sit-in and hunger strike.
A new UN report reveals 2.69 billion people, one in three globally, cannot afford a healthy diet, despite a decline in overall hunger. Africa now has the highest number of hungry people, while adult obesity rates are rising, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability and policy changes.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against the NEET paper leak reached its 24th day, with the Cockroach Janta Party intensifying protests in Delhi and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The demonstration, joined by prominent personalities, was marred by allegations of police force against protesters, which Delhi Police denied.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh expressed support for student protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after a police crackdown in Delhi, urging authorities to address their demands. He also referenced past criticism for backing farmers' protests, anticipating similar backlash.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital, demanding youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he be allowed to do so, following police action against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters marching to Parliament over examination irregularities and a minister's resignation.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk stated he would end his hunger strike if the government accepts accountability for education system failures or if MPs assure parliamentary discussion during the Monsoon Session. His wife added that political leaders meeting him could also end the fast. Security was deployed at Jantar Mantar ahead of a proposed march by the Cockroach Janata Party.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a 20-day hunger strike for educational reforms, was forcibly removed by police from his protest site in Delhi and admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. His supporters, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, plan to continue the march to parliament on July 20.
Activist Anna Hazare calls on the Indian Union Government to negotiate with Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike demanding the Education Minister's resignation over the NEET paper leak, as his health declines on day 21.
Matthew Aaron VanDyke, an American ex-fighter, is seeking permission to cook his own meals in Delhi's Tihar Jail, citing an inability to stomach the regular spicy and oily prison food. He claims to be on a hunger strike and has lost significant weight. A Delhi court will hear his application on July 21.
Nobelpreisträger diskutieren auf dem Lindauer Treffen die globale Hungerkrise. Richard Roberts kritisiert Greenpeace für die Ablehnung von GVO, während David Beasley Korruption und fehlenden Zugang als Hauptprobleme nennt. Brian Schmidt betont die Notwendigkeit, die Lebensmittelproduktion zu steigern.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened on Sunday, his 15th day of an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Doctors reported low blood pressure and significant weight loss. Wangchuk urged citizens to be heroes and participate in a march to Parliament on July 20 to address examination irregularities.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk stated his hunger has stabilized on the 13th day of his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, demanding the education minister's resignation over exam irregularities. He asserted his right to peaceful protest and urged the government to resolve Ladakh issues.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of shooting two National Guard troops near a D.C. Metro station, is hospitalized after refusing food and water in jail. His health has "deteriorated quite substantially," a judge stated.
Die sudanesische Stadt Al-Obeid steht vor einer ähnlichen humanitären Katastrophe wie Al-Faschir. Verstärkte Drohnenangriffe und eine drohende Belagerung durch die RSF-Miliz gefährden die Zivilbevölkerung, während Wasserknappheit und Vertreibung zunehmen.
Around 160 million children globally face stunted growth due to hunger, with a child dying every 10 seconds from malnutrition or its effects, according to Oleg Kobyakov, director of the FAO Liaison Office with Russia. While progress is noted in areas like breastfeeding and reducing anemia, child mortality remains unacceptably high.
Psicanalista Christian Dunker explica o apego do brasileiro ao futebol como uma narrativa nacional, a "oniropolítica" dos sonhos e o luto criativo após eliminações, além da ligação com apostas esportivas.
