Morning news wrap: Manipur cuts internet in 5 districts; LA riots escalate over immigration unrest; and more
The US Vice President JD Vance and FBI Director Kash Patel issued strong warnings against violent immigration protests in Los Angeles. President Trump deployed 2,000 federal troops after clashes erupted during raids on undocumented migrants, blaming local leadership and pushing for his 'beautiful bill' to tighten border security.
Meanwhile, Yemen-based al-Qaeda leader Saad al-Awlaki released a video threatening Trump and Elon Musk over the Gaza war, urging lone-wolf attacks across the Middle East.
Globally, Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot during a campaign rally in Bogota, sustaining critical injuries; the attacker was arrested. In the UN, Pakistan's bid to lead four terrorism-related committees was rejected, with the country receiving only the chair of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee.
Back in India, the Manipur government suspended internet services in five districts for five days amid fears of unrest and misuse of social media.
Manipur suspends internet and mobile data in 5 districts
The Manipur government has suspended internet and mobile data services in five districts for five days, citing serious law and order concerns and the potential misuse of social media to spread inflammatory content. The suspension order, issued late on June 7 by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N Ashok Kumar, applies to Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts.
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Trump admin deploys 2000 troops to calm LA immigration protests
The Trump administration intensified its response to protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration enforcement raids, which escalated over the weekend. The federal government assumed control of the California National Guard and deployed 2,000 troops. This action followed President Donald Trump's criticism of California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, and his threat of federal intervention.
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Colombian presidential candidate shot at campaign event, suspect arrested
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot three times, including twice in the head, during a campaign event on Saturday in the Fontibon district of Bogota, the Colombian national police said. Paramedics confirmed the severity of his injuries.
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Pakistan's bid to chair 4 UN terror panels rejected, gets only one
Pakistan's bid for leadership of four terrorism-related committees at the UN Security Council has been rejected by other member states, according to official sources.
As a result, Pakistan secured only the chair of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee.
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Al-Qaeda Yemen chief threatens Trump, Musk over Gaza war
The leader of al-Qaeda's Yemen branch has threatened US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, marking his first public appearance since taking control of the group in 2024. In a 30-minute video released online early Saturday by supporters of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki called for retaliatory attacks and urged lone-wolf militants to assassinate leaders in Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf Arab states, citing their roles in what he called the devastating conflict in Gaza.
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