Global Diplomatic and Security Developments Unfold
In a significant diplomatic development, trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are set to continue in the coming weeks, according to Kyiv's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov. The latest round of discussions, held in Abu Dhabi, concluded with delegations agreeing to inform their respective capitals and proceed with further negotiations. Umerov expressed gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for hosting the talks and acknowledged President Donald Trump's leadership in efforts to end the ongoing conflict.
Violence Escalates in South Sudan
Meanwhile, in South Sudan's eastern Jonglei state, armed gangs have escalated violence by torching and looting the office of a British charity and destroying its healthcare center in Walgak. Save the Children, the affected organization, has been forced to indefinitely suspend its operations in the area following repeated attacks. Country Director Chris Nyamandi condemned the actions as unacceptable, emphasizing that such violence must cease immediately to allow humanitarian work to resume.
Kashmir Chief Minister Criticizes Police Survey
In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has raised serious concerns over a police initiative to survey mosques, madrassas, and their management personnel in Kashmir. Questioning the necessity of such profiling, Abdullah stated that the exercise was unwarranted and demanded a clear explanation from the Union government regarding its intent. He argued that summoning individuals to police stations for questioning merely for writing about the issue creates an impression of uncertainty among authorities.
Major Drug Bust in Srinagar
In a related development in Srinagar, police have arrested a family of three notorious drug peddlers in the Khanyar area, seizing heroin worth lakhs of rupees. The arrested individuals include Gulzar Ahmad Mir, his son Muskan Gulzar Mir, and daughter Ubaid Gulzar. Preliminary investigations reveal their active involvement in supplying narcotic drugs across Srinagar, with the seized vehicle reportedly purchased from the proceeds of illicit trade. Authorities have registered a case and are conducting further investigations to trace the drug network's linkages.
Venezuela's Amnesty Bill Details Emerge
In Venezuela, a draft amnesty bill debated by lawmakers covers charges of treason, terrorism, and spreading hate—offenses historically used to imprison dissidents. The bill, obtained by AFP, does not extend to serious human rights violations committed under 27 years of socialist rule but includes provisions for offenses committed by judicial and prosecutorial officials.
Political Protest in Kolkata
In Kolkata, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari led a protest march demanding the arrest of all individuals involved in the recent Golpark clash. Adhikari alleged that the main culprits remain at large due to their proximity to Trinamool Congress leaders, accusing the party of planning to use them in upcoming assembly polls. The clash, which involved crude bombs and gunfire, resulted in injuries to two persons and the arrest of 14 individuals.
