In a brief disruption, microblogging site X experienced a global outage on Tuesday, affecting thousands of users. The platform's services were unavailable for a short period, causing inconvenience to its users. However, the issue was resolved, and services were restored. The company has not yet disclosed the cause of the outage. This incident highlights the importance of robust infrastructure and backup systems to ensure uninterrupted services.

Gaza has reported its first polio case in 25 years amid the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. Ten-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abuel-Jedian has been diagnosed with polio, according to the World Health Organization. The infant, who had been developing normally, suddenly experienced paralysis in his left leg. This case confirms the fears of health workers who had warned of a potential polio outbreak due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The ongoing conflict has exacerbated health risks, highlighting the urgent need for medical intervention and vaccination efforts in the region.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) Foundation Day to the Kolkata rape-murder victim. TMCP is the student wing of the Trinamool Congress. Banerjee, in a post on X, offered condolences to the family of the 31-year-old woman who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. She called for swift justice in the case and expressed sorrow for all women across India who have faced similar brutality. Mamata Banerjee’s statement emphasized the party’s focus on addressing violence against women, marking the foundation day with a tribute to the victim.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a 12-hour general strike (Bangla Bandh) in West Bengal on Wednesday from 6 am to 6 pm. The strike is in response to police action against demonstrators who marched to the state secretariat, Nabanna, on Tuesday. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar stated that the bandh is a necessary reaction to what he called the "autocratic regime" of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of ignoring public demands for justice.

Russia launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, striking several cities, including Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Zaporizhzhia. At least six people were killed, and dozens were injured in the bombardment. The strikes come after Ukraine’s military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region earlier this month. President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to retaliate against the attacks, while continuing to press for diplomatic efforts to bring Russia to the negotiating table. Despite the heavy bombardment, Ukraine’s air defense managed to intercept several missiles and drones. Russia’s offensive continues in eastern Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure and civilian areas.

Police in Kolkata fired tear gas and water cannons on Tuesday to disperse thousands of protesters demanding justice for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. The woman’s body was found at RG Kar Medical College, sparking nationwide outrage over violence against women. Protesters marched toward a government building, calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the case after criticism of the local police’s slow progress. Chief Minister Banerjee announced new safety measures at state-run hospitals following the incident.

Two people were killed and one seriously injured after a Delta airplane tire exploded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the maintenance area while the tire was being changed. Delta Air Lines expressed deep sorrow, stating that their "family is heartbroken" and extended full support to the victims' families. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also issued condolences. Delta TechOps, responsible for maintaining the airline’s fleet, will cooperate with authorities as an investigation begins. The accident follows a string of concerning incidents involving Delta and Boeing planes in recent months.

Russia has warned the West of escalating risks of World War III, criticizing the potential loosening of restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned Ukraine's attack on Russia's Kursk region, calling Western support "playing with fire." Russian officials claim the West is increasingly involved, pointing to satellite imagery and intelligence allegedly provided by the US and Britain to aid Ukraine's operations. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Russia's threats were a bluff, urging Western allies to be more decisive. Moscow reiterated that its nuclear doctrine could be invoked if the state's existence is threatened.

US President Joe Biden praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support" for Ukraine during their recent conversation. Biden highlighted Modi's visit to Poland and Ukraine, which he called a significant diplomatic effort. The two leaders also discussed contributing to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings. Modi urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in direct talks with Russia, emphasizing India’s readiness to play an active role in restoring peace. Modi also addressed concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he will present a "victory plan" to US President Joe Biden next month. Speaking at a forum, Zelensky emphasized that the success of this plan depends on US support, including military aid. He also mentioned that Ukrainian troops had made a strategic incursion into Russia's Kursk region, controlling 500 square miles of territory. Additionally, Ukraine tested a domestically produced ballistic missile, underscoring its effort to reduce reliance on Western military supplies. Despite these advances, Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, and Moscow has rejected any peace talks.