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Raging Protests in Kolkata, Belarus Releases Political Prisoners, Carnival Cruise Collision, Malaysian Child Rescue, Australian Military Accountability, and Gaza Tragedy

Junior doctors in Kolkata protest court order, demanding justice for slain trainee doctor.
Junior doctors in Kolkata are continuing their protests despite a court order, demanding justice for a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at a state-run hospital. Their calls for justice include the removal of senior police officials and enhanced security for health workers, with nationwide outrage and criticism of the West Bengal government. The investigation has led to the arrest of a hospital volunteer, impacting medical services significantly.

Moving to Belarus, there's a rare glimmer of hope as several dozen political prisoners, including journalist Dmitry Luksha and his wife Polina, were released this summer. This unexpected move has raised speculations about the government's motives, possibly seeking to bolster its international image ahead of the elections, and follows the 2020 opposition protests and Belarus's role in the Ukraine conflict.

Switching gears to some dramatic moments at sea, the Carnival Spirit cruise ship experienced a "Titanic moment" in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord after colliding with a massive chunk of ice. Thankfully, the ship emerged unscathed, allowing the passengers to complete their journey back to Seattle without injuries, showcasing the resilience of modern cruise ships against icy challenges.

Over in Malaysia, police executed a significant operation, rescuing 402 children and arresting 171 suspects from welfare homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services. The welfare raids uncovered distressing cases of sexual abuse and exploitation, with the suspects including religious teachers and caretakers, highlighting the urgent need for safeguarding vulnerable children.

In Australia, accountability for military actions in Afghanistan has intensified with the revocation of military honors for senior defense commanders. Following the Brereton Report's findings of war crimes, Defence Minister Richard Marles announced that distinguished service medals were stripped from fewer than ten officers, addressing allegations of an unchecked "warrior culture" and unlawful killings.

Lastly, turning to the conflict in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on the UN-run Al-Jawni school resulted in 18 tragic fatalities, prompting global outrage. The strike, aimed at Hamas militants, faced severe condemnation from international leaders, emphasizing the need to protect civilian areas amidst the ongoing violence, which has devastatingly impacted Gaza, following a major attack by Hamas on October 7.
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