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Student Kills Six in Thailand School Shooting, Including Teachers and Self
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok on August 7, killing six people—including three teachers and three students—and injuring over 15 others. Before the school attack, the student reportedly killed his grandparents at their home. The gunman died by suicide after the shooting. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances. Emergency responders treated victims as students evacuated the campus amid panic. This is Thailand's second school shooting this year, raising concerns about gun access and school safety.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Proposes Talks with Karnataka Amid Cauvery Water Dispute
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay proposed direct talks with Karnataka to resolve the longstanding Cauvery water dispute, expressing willingness to face humiliation for the state's benefit. He emphasized pursuing legal remedies and rejected demands for an all-party meeting, urging against politicizing the issue. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the government for not convening a united front against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project and called for broader political consensus. The dispute remains a sensitive and emotional issue affecting both states' water rights and agriculture.
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Project Pending Congress Approval
A US federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's $400 million plan to build a new White House ballroom, ruling that construction cannot proceed without congressional approval. The 2-1 decision upheld a lower court injunction stopping above-ground work on the 90,000-square-foot project, which began after the East Wing was demolished. The court emphasized that major White House alterations require Congress's consent. Trump criticized the ruling as politically motivated and a national security threat, vowing to appeal to the Supreme Court. The court paused its order for 14 days to allow for an appeal.



