Crimes against women cannot be tolerated

With regard to Taniya Dutta's report Protesting Kolkata doctors claim cover-up in killing of trainee Indian medic after arrest (August 13): The 31-year-old resident doctor killed so brutally while she was on shift at a hospital was a chilling story. It is not surprising that the city of Kolkata and the entire country is protesting against the crime, reminding women once again of how unsafe the streets and even supposed safe places can be.

Doctors are often viewed as the saviours of humanity. Perhaps this case is all the more shocking because the vile treatment of a medical professional has shaken the public even more than other cases of violence against women. The extent of injuries on the body of the deceased doctor were shocking and such a state of affairs is tragic and highly condemnable. It's unacceptable in any society. The police have arrested a civic volunteer, who has reportedly confessed to the crime. The case raises several questions and it is no wonder that protests across cities have disrupted patient care. Crimes against women cannot be tolerated.

K Ragavan, Denver, Colorado

Unending heartbreaks in Gaza

With regard to the editorial Gaza twins' deaths show the brutal cost of diplomatic failure (August 15): The picture of Mohammad Al Qumsan holding the birth certificates of his newborn twins who weren't allowed to live more than mere days is gut-wrenching. The plight of the Palestinians and what they continue to suffer is beyond imagining. It's horrifying how badly the international community is failing in getting this to stop.

Stephanie M, Edinburgh, Scotland

These are such subhuman acts. Can no world power stop Israel, stop killing innocent people and end the occupation.

Ingrid von Seggerb, Bali, Indonesia

Is the US being completely controlled by Israel? Why are they still insisting on supplying Israel the weapons to devastate innocent lives? Why is the US approving $20 billion weapons packages for Israel?

Linda Di, Dubai

This is ghastly. May this grieving father have the strength to endure this unbearable pain. Israel and Hamas must end the war now. More such tragedies have to be prevented.

Vinay Suresh Panthayil

Imane Khelif: victory is hers

With reference to Steve Luckings's report Imane Khelif: Olympic champion names Elon Musk and JK Rowling in cyberbullying lawsuit (August 14): Great to see the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif emerge victorious with a gold medal. It was well-deserved after a really difficult and stressful Olympics journey. She has much to be proud of.

Ellias Kad, Dubai