1. North Korea fires ballistic missiles
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards its east coast early Wednesday, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Reuters Some key points:
4. Gaza Strip – Exchange of bodies under ceasefire, but border crossing still closed
Hamas and Israel have exchanged more bodies of captives under a cease-fire deal. However, Israel is not opening the critical Rafah border crossing, which is a key access point into Gaza. Al Jazeera What’s happening: The exchange suggests both sides are partly honouring terms of the truce. Al Jazeera But the border crossing remaining shut means humanitarian
3. ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 — Australia vs England today; India’s hopes at risk
In the Women’s Cricket World Cup co-hosted by India, the match between Australia women’s national cricket team and England women’s national cricket team today has implications for India’s semi-final chances. ABP Live Key context: India lost their third match in a row, damaging their path to the semis. ABP Live The outcome of Australia vs
2. Local infrastructure concern: roads in Chennai
In the Chennai suburbs of Medavakkam and Pallikaranai (part of the IT corridor), a video-based reality check shows roads full of deep potholes, cracks and broken surfaces that pose serious risks to commuters—especially two-wheelers. India Today What’s going on: The roads reportedly shake vehicles, compromise stability and safety for riders. India Today Residents and commuters
1. North Korea launches ballistic missiles
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards its east coast early Wednesday, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. ReutersSome key points: The projectiles were fired from near Pyongyang in a northeasterly direction and flew about 350 km. Reuters This is the first ballistic missile launch by North Korea