Anti-government protesters gathered in front of Lebanon’s Central Bank in Beirut, the country’s capital. Protesters held a demonstration and shouted slogans of “no to corruption, crime, and poverty.” The Lebanese army and riot police who arrived on the scene tightened security and closed the district’s Alhambra Street to traffic. During the sit-in, security forces intervened when protesters attempted to break through the bars in front of the Central Bank.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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