Three police officials have been suspended in Bihar after a jewellery store worker was thrashed in custody and petrol was poured on his private parts allegedly to force a theft confession.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to use the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy military forces, in Minnesota amid escalating tension over a deployment of federal agents in the state’s most populous city.

US aircraft are returning to Qatar’s Al Udeid base as security alerts are lowered, following President Trump’s indication of easing Iran’s protest crackdown. Iran reopened its airspace after a temporary closure due to fears of US military action. While tensions appear to have eased, the situation remains uncertain.