NRTC WEEKLY: Top 5 stories from around the world you may have missed

It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this week’s edition, we are focusing on five trending stories across the globe due to a fast-paced world where headlines change by the hour.

While it’s easy to miss some of the biggest global developments, our roundup as usual will cut across the top five beats in our media organisation, NRTC [your one-stop hub for rich and reliable content covering entertainment, sports, politics, metro, and leading stories].

Why not scroll down and treat yourself?

American killed in West Bank as settler attacks intensify

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that violence surged after Israeli settlers reportedly killed an American citizen, drawing international concern.

The United States confirmed it was aware of the incident and hinted at possible diplomatic consequences.

Meanwhile, humanitarian groups continued to raise the alarm over deteriorating conditions and mounting deaths in Gaza as the broader conflict dragged on.

Air India crash investigators flag simultaneous fuel switch activation

Indian aviation investigators revealed that both engine fuel cutoff switches on the crashed Air India Boeing 787 activated within a second of each other, moments before the fatal impact last month that claimed 260 lives, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s initial findings added a critical piece to the puzzle, though investigators have not yet determined responsibility for the crash.

Ecuadorian drug boss ‘Fito’ agreed to U.S. extradition after capture

Ecuador’s most feared drug kingpin, Adolfo Macías Villamar — widely known as “Fito” — accepted a U.S. extradition request shortly after authorities recaptured him following a bold escape, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.

His pending transfer to American custody marked a potential breakthrough in efforts to combat transnational organised crime across the region.

Srebrenica Genocide: 30 years on, victims still being laid to rest

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to bury newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre this week, as the country marked 30 years since the genocide.

Memorial events across the region highlighted both the deep scars left by the atrocity and the ongoing work to identify remains and deliver justice to survivors.

Lula threatened tariffs on U.S. goods amid growing trade dispute

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that Brazil would impose retaliatory tariffs on American imports if the Trump administration proceeded with its proposed 50% duty on Brazilian goods.

He pledged to invoke Brazil’s reciprocity law if diplomacy failed, raising the stakes in the escalating trade row between the two nations.

That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY.

Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!