Live Updates: Major News Stories from India and Around the World for May 18, 2024

In a recent development, North Korea has fired a number of short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, as reported on May 18, 2024. This move comes as a part of the country’s efforts to accelerate production to shore up its nuclear force, according to a recent report.

The latest news on May 18 also highlights the shocking ‘suicide’ note left by whistleblower John Barnett, who was found dead on March 9 ahead of his testimony against Boeing, his former employer. The autopsy results revealed disturbing details surrounding his death.

In another headline, tech billionaire Elon Musk demanded the prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci after it was revealed that the US government funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab. Musk’s call for Fauci’s arrest has sparked controversy and raised questions about the ethical implications of such research funding.

Furthermore, the US issued a worldwide alert amid the threat of violence against the LGBTQ community, citing an increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired attacks targeting LGBTQ individuals and events.

On a lighter note, King Charles’s personal net worth has seen a dramatic surge, making him the 258th wealthiest person in the United Kingdom with an estimated net worth of $770 million. This news comes as a contrast to the recent imprisonment of the attacker of former US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, who was sentenced to 30 years in jail.

Stay tuned for more live updates on major events happening in India and around the world as they unfold.