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The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest reaches Vancouver. Youngsters held a protest supporting their students in India. The CJP's protest in Delhi attracted the attention of global media.
There have been reports of a large-scale Cyclospora parasite outbreak in the United States due to iceberg lettuce imported from Central Mexico and has since spread to at least nine different states in America, resulting in what has been described as one of the largest outbreaks ever recorded in the country with more than 11,000 cases reported in 41 states. The parasite is known to cause severe diarrhea and infections in the digestive system, with the worst cases reported in Michigan where more than 8,100 people have fallen ill. Taylor Farms, a major supplier of the product, has since issued a recall on the product.
Iran launched drone strikes on US military bases in the Middle East after the US attacked the country for 13 straight nights. Explosions were reported in several areas of Iran, resulting in four deaths, while siren alarms and flight disruptions were reported in neighboring countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq. Tensions have escalated further after US President Donald Trump announced plans to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages and shipping losses in the Strait of Hormuz—a move Iran’s Foreign Minister called dangerous and illegal. With a previous ceasefire broken, rising threats in the Red Sea, and potential new US military strikes looming, global oil prices have spiked above $100 a barrel.
Investigators with the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit are appealing for public assistance to locate a suspect wanted in connection with a firearm manufacturing investigation.On Monday, July 20, investigators began a firearms trafficking investigation after receiving information regarding the alleged manufacturing of 3D-printed firearms at a residence in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.Officers executed a search warrant at the residence and seized a quantity of items connected to the manufacturing of 3D-printed firearms, including parts for several of handguns and rifles, ammunition, and prohibited devices.Steen Eliasen is wanted for weapons trafficking. Police have been unable to locate him and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Investigators are reminding members of the public not to approach him if seen. Anyone who knows his whereabouts, or has information related to this investigation, is asked to contact police immediately.Eliasen is encouraged to seek legal advice and turn himself in. Investigators are reminding the public that anyone providing assistance to him may be subject to criminal charges.
The Delhi Metro ban in Central Delhi is going to be imposed for the fourth straight day because of the CJP agitation at the Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak issue, and 18 metro stations have been asked to close down till further notice. Even though the changeover will continue to function at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat, the closure of many important stations such as the New Delhi metro station has led to much criticism and fear of major inconvenience for travelers.Credit: Mohammad Zaish
The Burnaby RCMP is sharing a sketch of a suspect with the public, following an indecent act that took place in Central Park earlier this month. The incident was reported to police on July 9, at 5 PM. The victim reported they had witnessed a man masturbating behind a tree between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM, at a picnic area in the northwest section of the park. Police have been pursuing a number of investigative avenues to collect evidence and identify the suspect and are now sharing a composite sketch and description as part of those ongoing efforts. The suspect is described as a Black male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, approximately 6 feet tall, with an average build. At the time, the suspect was wearing a white hoodie, black pants, and a black baseball cap. “We are asking anyone who may recognize the sketch or have information about the suspect to contact police,” said Media Relations Officer Cpl. Laura Hirst. “The victim in this case did the right thing by contacting us. We want to encourage everyone to reach out to us to report any incidents of this nature, or any suspicious activity they may encounter.” Burnaby RCMP continues to investigate two other reports of indecent acts in the park from the same week, and officers have been conducting enhanced patrols in the area.
Wildfires fueled by hot weather and strong winds are ravaging parts of Spain and southwest France, displacing more than 65,000 people from their homes. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, regional president of the area surrounding Madrid, said the fires that have ravaged the region are the most serious the region has ever experienced due to the merging of several fronts leading to catastrophe. The Gironde region in France is experiencing an “XXL” wildfire that has burned down more than 12,500 hectares of forests and many homes.Credit: Wikipedia Commons
Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Departure Bay Road near Argyle Street. The incident occurred just before 5 PM on Thursday July 23.Police, Fire crews and BCEHS responded. The preliminary investigation indicated the pedestrian was struck while standing next to his vehicle which was parked off the road. For unknown reasons, the SUV left the roadway and struck the pedestrian. Both the driver and victim were males in their late 70s. The victim was transported for medical treatment with serious life-threatening injuries. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he later succumbed to his injuries.The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.An RCMP Collision Reconstructionist attended the scene. Departure Bay Road was temporarily closed while investigators gathered evidence.Road conditions were dry and in good condition at the time of the collision. Based on the preliminary investigation, there is no indication that alcohol, drugs, or speed were factors in the crash. The police investigation is ongoing.“This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the loss of a life and has deeply affected everyone involved,” said Inspector Donovan Tait, Operations Officer for the Nanaimo RCMP. “Investigators are continuing to examine all aspects of the collision to determine exactly what occurred.”The Nanaimo RCMP General Investigation Section has assumed conduct of the file.
Ravneet Singh Bittu has resigned from his post as India's minister of state for railways and food processing industries, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting the departure on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The move comes as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to go it alone in the upcoming 2027 Punjab assembly elections, ruling out an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal.Bittu, the grandson of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, joined the BJP in 2024 after leaving the Congress party. Despite losing his 2024 parliamentary bid in Ludhiana, he was appointed to the Union Council of Ministers and later given a short-term nomination to the upper house representing Rajasthan.With his cabinet resignation accepted, Bittu is expected to shift his complete focus to building the BJP's electoral footprint in his home state of Punjab ahead of the 2027 polls.Bittu's family has a long association with Congress but in 2024, he joined the ruling BJP and unsuccessfully contested parliamentary elections from Ludhiana.Bittu remained MP from Anandpur Sahib and Ludhiana from the Congress party.
At least 15 people died in the course of the Russian attacks in Ukraine, including the ballistic missile attack on the exhibition of drones technology in Ukraine, which resulted in the death of 10 people and injury of about 100, along with glide bombs attacks in Sloviansk. As a counterattack against Russia, Ukraine has attacked the Russian logistical infrastructure more than 1,000 km away from the battlefields, killing six people in Kirov and attacking the warehouses for the online sale of military supplies. Against the backdrop of the rising military operations, President Zelensky of Ukraine will visit the U.S. next week to meet President Trump in order to try to negotiate peace talks.Credit: DSNS Kyiv / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
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