Today in History (May 21st, 1927)
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed his historic flight from New York to Paris, becoming the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. Piloting the Spirit of Saint Louis, Lindbergh departed from Roosevelt Field in New York on May 20 and landed at Le Bourget Field near Paris after approximately 33.5 hours. This monumental achievement not only marked a significant milestone in aviation history but also catapulted Lindbergh to international fame. His flight demonstrated the potential of long-distance air travel and significantly advanced the development of aviation technology and international air routes.
Summary of Today’s News
U.K. court allows WikiLeaks founder Assange to appeal extradition to U.S
The U.K. High Court has granted Julian Assange permission to appeal his extradition to the United States, where he faces multiple charges under the Espionage Act for publishing sensitive military and diplomatic cables in 2010. The U.S. alleges that Assange’s actions endangered lives by leaking unredacted names. Although the U.S. has assured that the death penalty will not be applied.
Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication
The Supreme Court of India is set to review the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and its rules, amid concerns about their constitutionality. Petitioners argue that unclear rules and the potential for detention of rejected applicants raise constitutional issues. Previous cases highlight the importance of judicial intervention against laws deemed unconstitutional or malicious. Scholars and past rulings emphasize the need for courts to act decisively to uphold constitutional principles and prevent the implementation of divisive laws.
The ICC prosecutor applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has sought warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging crimes including “starvation,” “wilful killing,” and “extermination and/or murder” in connection with alleged crimes against the Palestinian civilian population. Charges against Hamas leaders include “extermination,” “rape and other acts of sexual violence,” and “taking hostages as a war crime,” linked to the killing of Israeli civilians during attacks in October 7, 2023.
Delhi will get full Statehood after June 4, CM Kejriwal assures people at roadshow
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, expressed optimism about improving law and order in Delhi after June 4, contingent upon the INDIA bloc coming to power at the Centre and granting full statehood to Delhi. He promised to provide a ₹1,000 monthly stipend to women aged 18 and above after the Lok Sabha polls.
