The Global News Desk 115

New Delhi ,  INDIA  —  Indian police  report that 39 people lost their lives and around 50 others suffered injuries in a  stampede  at a  political rally in India  on Saturday. Authorities further reported that famous  Tamil actor   Vijay  held the rally as part of his campaign for next year's  state elections . A video recording from his rally depicts a large assembly of attendees surrounding a vehicle, upon which Vijay is observed standing and addressing the gathered crowd. In another scene, Vijay threw water bottles at supporters who were breaking down and asked the police for help when the crowd became unruly.  "Thirty-nine people, 13 men, 17 women, 4 boys, and 5 girls have died, while 51 others, comprising 26 men and 25 women, are in intensive care," stated Tamil Nadu's chief minister, MK Stalin , in Karur , where the incident occurred on Saturday. Yesterday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other politicians ...

ABUJA , Nigeria  — Armed gunmen attacked a  mosque  in  northern Nigeria , leaving at least 29 people dead and many others injured. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning in  Katsina State , northern Nigeria, during morning prayers , as reported by medical personnel .

A terrible bus accident in  western Afghanistan  has claimed the lives of 79 people, including 19 children. The  Taliban's interior ministry spokeswoman  acknowledged the incident during a press briefing. The  Taliban's interior ministry  added during a news conference that the majority of the victims were  Afghan migrants  who had been  deported from Iran . Local media reported that on Tuesday night, a bus heading to Kabul collided with a vehicle and a motorcycle in  Herat province , causing a fire. The Director of Information in Herat reported that all the bus passengers were killed, along with two men from the truck. Herat police attribute the bus accident to "excessive speed and negligence." Recently, there has been a significant deportation of Afghan refugees by both Iran and Pakistan . Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after receiving the information about the deadly road mishap.  A local source added ...

According to  Asharq Al-Awsat ,  Hamas  has told mediators that it is ready to accept the new  Gaza ceasefire proposal . Hamas, led by  Gaza Strip  leader  Khalil al-Hayya , told  Qatari and Egyptian mediators  this week they are open to revisiting the proposal for a  60-day ceasefire , the  redeployment of Israeli soldiers , and the  release of ten captives . The movement allegedly "withdrew its previous amendments regarding  troop withdrawal  and various demands connected to the  release of Palestinian prisoners ," according to sources, after formally informing mediators of its changed position.

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says that Israeli forces have martyred 70 Palestinians in just the past day. Since Israel's war on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, the Gaza Health Ministry reported 61,897 deaths and 155,660 injuries. Seventy Palestinians were sent to hospitals during the past day, including eight who were rescued from under the debris or elsewhere, according to  Al Jazeera . At least 26 people sadly died while trying to get aid , and another 175 were injured. While trying to get food, at least 1,924 Palestinians have been confirmed martyred, and 14,288 have been injured. Since March 18, Israel has broken the previous ceasefire , completely blocked aid, and launched devastating airstrikes, resulting in at least 10,362 Palestinian deaths and 43,619 injuries, according to the ministry.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan  —  More than 24 people, including women and children, tragically lost their lives in northern Pakistan as a result of flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. According to Dawn Newspaper , the worst-hit areas include Gilgit-Baltistan , Azad Jammu and Kashmir , and Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.  Rescue sources report 25 people missing due to storms and flooding,18 in Battagram and 7 in Bajaur,  with search operations ongoing.   A GB government spokeswoman said Thursday that three people, including a woman, died in the Khalthi valley, Ghizer district , where more than six houses collapsed.  Flash floods had  a profound effect on  Ghizer's Yasin Thoi , causing extensive damage to homes, educational facilities, water reservoirs, and agricultural areas .   Landslides hindered transit routes in Baltistan and Sadpara , having devastating consequences for the Thor area in Diamer .   The...