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Global Tensions Surge: Trump Rally Backlash, Balochistan Violence, Gaza Strikes, and Canada-India Diplomatic Rift

Trump rally criticized for racist remarks; global tensions rise with violence in Balochistan and Middle East, UN warns on Israeli legislation affecting Palestinian aid.
In New York, Donald Trump faced criticism at a Madison Square Garden rally, where speakers made crude and racist comments. The event, which Trump described as a "lovefest," sparked backlash, particularly among Puerto Rican voters in pivotal states like Pennsylvania.

Meanwhile, in Balochistan, an attack at a dam site left five dead and underscores the escalating violence in the region. The Baloch Liberation Army, seeking to control more local resources, claimed responsibility, as tensions simmer over strategic investments and ongoing insurgencies.

In the Middle East, Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza have devastated the area, killing at least 88 people and overwhelming local medical services. This surge in military activity coincides with Hezbollah's leadership change, as Sheikh Naim Kassem steps in following Hassan Nasrallah's death amid ongoing regional tensions.

On a related note, the United Nations has warned that new Israeli legislation threatens the humanitarian aid provided by UNRWA to Palestinian refugees. The UN stresses the criticality of this agency during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, urging Israel to uphold its legal obligations.

Continuing on this issue, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has formally urged Israel to reconsider its new law banning UNRWA, cautioning that no viable alternatives exist to support Palestinian refugees. Guterres' appeal underscores the international stakes involved as the legislation's implementation looms.

Shifting to diplomatic tensions, Canada has accused India's Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of involvement in plots against Sikh separatists on its soil. This accusation, denied by India, further strains relations as Canada continues to address the earlier murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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