Budapest Pride marches amid political changes in Hungary following Viktor Orbán's government's crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. The new government, led by Péter Magyar, has shown some encouraging signs but has not yet repealed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, leaving the community cautious.
The UNODC's World Drug Report warns of a flourishing global drug trade, with a surge in new synthetic drugs, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Traffickers exploit global instability and the Taliban's heroin ban in Afghanistan, pushing potent substances into new markets, risking increased harm.
Moscow's scaled-down Victory Day parade highlights the failures of Putin's "special military operation" in Ukraine. Russia faces staggering costs, internal dissent, and potential political upheaval, with historical precedents suggesting military setbacks can lead to leadership changes.
The US is considering military action against Cuba, ranging from airstrikes to invasion, as initial strategies involving sanctions and pressure have failed. Planning is underway, though no immediate action is expected. Officials cite Cuba's perceived intransigence and potential national security threats.
Arvind Kejriwal urged India's Gen Z to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak, citing their power to drive political change. He questioned the CBI's effectiveness in past leak investigations, claiming the current probe would yield no meaningful results. Kejriwal highlighted how repeated leaks since 2014 have impacted millions of students, with many occurring in BJP-governed states.
