Jordan hosts emergency meeting with Arab and Islamic nations over fears of Israeli takeover of Al-Aqsa mosque, violating a status quo treaty, potentially triggering a religious conflict.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is broadening its program beyond traditional author talks, incorporating musical performances, Noh theatre at Greyfriars Kirk, and live cookery events to attract new audiences and explore literature's connections with other art forms.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least five people. The historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was damaged. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned Israeli attacks on religious sites in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of an ancient Shiite mosque near Nabatieh and shelling of a Catholic convent in Yarun. Berri called on Lebanese authorities to take legal action against Israel and urged Muslims and Christians to unite against those seeking to stir up religious hatred.
