The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, has officially commenced with jury selection taking place in a New York court. Rushdie is expected to testify against his attacker, marking a significant moment in a case that has garnered widespread attention. The court proceedings began with Matar appearing in court, as various legal steps unfold to address the attempted murder charges against him. The trial is anticipated to feature intense scrutiny and coverage as it proceeds.