Neelam Taneja-Uppal, MD, an Addiction Medicine Specialist

US Iran war news: A recent Houthi attack targeted the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Yemen, killing five people and injuring 16 others. Following this strike, Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi called for measures to protect government institutions. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the assault, stating it targeted Saudi operations in Aden. Government forces retaliated with numerous attacks on Houthi positions, claiming significant destruction of Houthi assets.

The most consequential outcome of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit might be his US counterpart Donald Trump’s unusually lavish welcome. It told Beijing, US allies and global markets that, however fierce the strategic rivalry, China’s importance makes sustained diplomatic engagement essential. The airport greeting, lavish banquet at the White House and flyover by military aircraft restored the appearance of a workable relationship between two powers. Even so, Beijing has learned not to...

Abhijeet Dipke, the chief of the Cockroach Janata Party, prepared for potential arrest by Delhi Police. The planned ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march at Central Park aimed to promote waving the Indian flag. Dipke expressed his stance that raising the Tricolour should not require permission from authorities. The New Delhi Municipal Council announced the park's closure for administrative reasons during the event.

Abhijeet Dipke, the chief of the Cockroach Janata Party, prepared for potential arrest by Delhi Police. The planned ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march at Central Park aimed to promote waving the Indian flag. Dipke expressed his stance that raising the Tricolour should not require permission from authorities. The New Delhi Municipal Council announced the park's closure for administrative reasons during the event.

CJP Delhi protest: Several NSUI workers were detained after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. This protest occurred amid heightened security in the national capital before the Cockroach Janata Party's proposed march. The Delhi Police implemented prohibitory orders in Connaught Place, citing concerns for public safety and order. Trade associations nearby expressed their concerns about potential disruptions affecting business during the festive season.

CJP Delhi protest: Several NSUI workers were detained after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. This protest occurred amid heightened security in the national capital before the Cockroach Janata Party's proposed march. The Delhi Police implemented prohibitory orders in Connaught Place, citing concerns for public safety and order. Trade associations nearby expressed their concerns about potential disruptions affecting business during the festive season.

A 500-year-old Buddha statue that was found buried by a roadside in Australia has been returned to China, leaving an ongoing mystery about how it arrived in the country. The 15cm (six-inch) bronze figurine was formally handed over to Chinese consular representatives during a ceremony in the coastal town of Denham in Shark Bay on Tuesday, the public broadcaster ABC reported. It will be taken to China for further evaluation to establish its history before being displayed at a museum in...

Oregon school shooting: A shooting incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulting in multiple injuries. Reports indicate that the gunman was killed shortly after the shooting started, possibly by an armed bystander. According to police, victims included at least one adult and several children, some of whom were hospitalized. The school has approximately 450 students and 40 staff members, serving younger children from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Japan’s hopes for a visit by Donald Trump during his trip to Asia next month may be hanging in the balance as relations between China and the United States steadily improve. The US president spent three days in Japan ahead of last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and his meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was hailed as a sign of a “new golden age” in the countries’ relationship. But since then Trump’s growing rapport with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has caused...