Our Top Stories for the Week of October 10, 2022
It’s been a busy week, from international tensions to weather disasters. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week.
International Affairs
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Thailand Mourns Mass Killing Of Children: On Friday, October 7, 2022, An attacker fired fire and stabbed children as they slept at a preschool in Uthai Sawan, north-east of Bangkok, killing 37 people, including children. Panya Khamrab, a 34-year-old former police lieutenant colonel, was identified as the attacker by authorities. The incident spurred a period of national mourning, fresh calls for gun regulation, and a crackdown on illegal drugs.[1]
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Crimean Bridge Blast Proves Effective Against Putin’s Efforts: On Saturday, October 8, 2022, a massive explosion destroyed the primary bridge linking the annexed Crimean Peninsula to Russia's mainland. Vladimir Putin inaugurated the Kerch Straight road-and-rail bridge in 2018. According to Russian official media, Putin has directed that the bridge be reviewed promptly by a "government panel." Reports confirmed that a vehicle exploded, causing portions of the bridge's highway to collapse and obstruct the transit of Russian military personnel.[2]
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Members Of Security Forces Killed In Iranian Protest: Sunday, October 9, 2022, reports by the Iranian State television said two members of Iran's security forces were killed in a continuing protest against the government that began with the death of Mahsa Amini, a 27-year-old Iranian woman held by morality police in Tehran for not covering her hair. One of the people was a member of the Basij paramilitary group, while the other was a member of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.[3]
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Austria’s President Re-Elected In General Elections: On Monday, October 10, 2022, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen won his re-election campaign, securing a second six-year term. The 78-year-old former Green Party leader has gained widespread support by portraying serenity during national crises. The Freedom Party (FPO) was the only political party in parliament to run against him. Although his functions are mostly ceremonial, the president has the ability to oversee Government transfers.[4]
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Coronation Date Set For King Charles Iii: On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles III's coronation would take place on Saturday, May 6, where the new Monarch will be anointed as a sovereign and officially crowned. Camilla, the Queen Consort, will be crowned alongside the King in the historic ceremony. Buckingham Palace has indicated that the event will incorporate old and modern rituals.[5]
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Prison Term Extended For Myanmar’s Former Head Of State: On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's former leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was sentenced to three more years in prison for corruption, bringing her total prison term to 26 years. She governed Myanmar for five years before being overthrown by a military coup in 2021. Her attorneys say that the charges against her are politically motivated. Suu Kyi is being imprisoned in solitary confinement in the capital, Naypyidaw.[6]
Sources: [1] The Guardian [2] CNN [3] BBC [4] Reuters [5] BBC [6] CNN
Across The US
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State Of Emergency Declared In New York City: On Friday, October 7, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a state of emergency in reaction to the influx of migrants. Adams stated that the city expects to spend $1 billion to manage the inflow, noting that over 17,000 migrants had arrived in New York City since April. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is running for a third term in November's midterm elections, has been criticized by New York City Mayor for his role in the situation.[1]
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Abortion Ban Temporarily Blocked In Arizona: On Saturday, October 8, 2022, an appeals court temporarily stopped Arizona from implementing a 1901 ban on almost all abortions, overturning a trial Court’s judgment to allow the ban to stand. The plea for an emergency stay of Pima County Superior Court's judgment lifting an injunction on the ban was made by Planned Parenthood. The Presiding Judge stated that the balance of difficulties heavily favors granting the stay.[2]
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Gun Shots Fired In Front Of New York Congressman’s Home: On Monday, October 10, 2022, two people were shot outside the residence of New York Congressman Lee Zeldin. According to authorities, the event was not related to the congressman's family, and the congressman stated that he is unaware of the identity of those who were shot. The two victims who were injured in the event were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Kathy Hochul, the New York Governor, said that she had been briefed about the shooting.[3]
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President Biden Calls For City Council Member’s Resignation: On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, President Joe Biden recommended that Los Angeles city council members resign after making racist statements in a video that shows three Latino city council members and a labor leader discussing the city's redrawing of council district borders. Council President Nury Martinez, among others involved, has resigned and apologized. Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon have not yet left their seats, but they have apologized.[4]
Sources: [1] Reuters [2] Reuters [3] Reuters [4] The Guardian
Technological Advances & Worldwide Disasters
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Meta Launch Quest Pro Headset: On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, In an online event, Meta unveiled the Quest Pro, a new VR headset. Users of the Quest headset can access Virtual Reality apps such as games and streaming platforms. Thinner optics, a curved battery, and self-tracking controllers were also highlighted as new developments. The gadget cost $1,499, which is four times the price of the Quest 2.[1]
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80 People Died While Trying To Escape Flood In Nigeria: On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, More than 80 people were killed when a boat collapsed in Anambra State as they attempted to flee catastrophic floods that had devastated their neighborhoods. Many Nigerian states are affected, including Kogi, where water levels have been reported to reach as high as rooftops, displacing thousands and leaving them homeless. According to NEMA, this year's floods were exceptionally severe and deadly due to the release of excess water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon.[2]
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