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Putin may visit North Korea, South Africa’s 1st coalition govt & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Spain arrests 7 after racist incidents targeting Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr, in a social media post, called the racist abuse 'inhuman' and asked sponsors and broadcasters to hold LaLiga accountable.

Brazil condemns ‘racist attacks’ on Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr in Spain

Videos posted on social media showed hundreds of Valencia fans singing 'Vinicius is a monkey' as the Real Madrid bus arrived at the stadium in Valencia before Sunday's match.

Lights turned off at Rio’s Christ The Redeemer in support of Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr

This comes after the Brazilian forward and Real Madrid player was racially abused during a Spanish league match on Sunday.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.