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At least three people were killed in southwestern Japan on Thursday as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kagoshima prefecture, bringing heavy rain and very strong winds as well as snarling air traffic and knocking out power to over a quarter million households. The typhoon, with gusts of up to 55 metres per second (198 km per hour/123 mph), made landfall near Satsumasendai city located in the country’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, the weather agency said. Authorities warned the storm could be one of the strongest ever to hit the region, and local governments have issued evacuation orders…
A Muslim youth in Uttarakhand, India, has died following an encounter with local police, sparking controversy and raising questions about the treatment of minorities in the country. According to reports, police officers allegedly beat the young man severely before throwing him into a pond, resulting in his death. The incident occurred after police suspected the youth of transporting beef. Local authorities claim the death was accidental, stating the young man fell into the pond while speeding. However, the victim’s family strongly disputes this account. The deceased’s brother stated, “The police have been harassing our family for six months. They killed…
The Indian government has initiated a significant administrative reshuffle in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, transferring more than 250 senior officials ahead of the elections scheduled for September 18, 2024. This move comes as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces challenges in the region. According to Indian media reports, the transfers aim to secure the BJP’s voter base in Jammu and Kashmir following the national Lok Sabha elections. The scale of bureaucratic changes has raised concerns among local residents. Critics argue that using government officials to influence election outcomes has been a recurring strategy of the current administration. The upcoming…
A new report highlights a concerning rise in student suicides in India, with incidents growing at a rate that exceeds both the national population growth and overall suicide trends. The report, titled “Student Suicides: An Epidemic Sweeping India,” was unveiled on Wednesday at the Annual IC3 Conference and Expo 2024. According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), while overall suicides have increased by 2 percent annually, student suicides have surged by 4 percent annually. This rate is double the national average and suggests that the true number of student suicides may be even higher due to underreporting.…
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released a health advisory for Hajj 2025, outlining strict health requirements for pilgrims. According to a statement from the spokesperson for Religious Affairs, individuals suffering from complex diseases will not be permitted to undertake the pilgrimage. In response to severe weather conditions expected during the Hajj season, the advisory mandates that only healthy and energetic pilgrims will be allowed to perform Hajj. Those with complications related to kidney, heart, lung, liver, or cancer, as well as individuals with dementia or infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) and whooping cough, will be barred…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a two-month amnesty period starting on Sunday – September 1. During this period, no fines or bans will be imposed on individuals who choose to rectify their visa status or leave the UAE. The amnesty covers all visa types, including tourist and expired residency visas. Additionally, those born without documentation are eligible to regularize their status. “This is the best opportunity for those staying illegally in the UAE to either regularize their residency status or leave the country without fines,” the ICP emphasized…
HAIS: A clinic in western Yemen has been inundated with suspected cholera patients after heavy rains and flooding sparked fears of a major outbreak in the impoverished and war-ravaged country. With hundreds of suspected cases overwhelming the facility in Hais, medical staff are stretched to the limit as they battle the outbreak in a region already hit by nearly a decade of war. Women and children lie attached to intravenous drips to combat diarrhoea, a symptom of what medics fear is cholera. “The influx of patients has increased due to the floods and rains in Hais,” said Bakil al-Hadrami, a doctor at…
WASHINGTON: A Kentucky man who was the first rioter to enter the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, attack on Congress by Donald Trump supporters was sentenced to 53 months in prison on Tuesday. Michael Sparks, 46, a factory supervisor, was convicted in March of civil disorder and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 57 months while Sparks’s defence attorneys asked that he be given 12 months of home detention. District Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced Sparks to 53 months in prison and a $2,000 fine. Nearly 1,500 charged with storming of Congress by…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday declared that no one can be allowed to stay in the country without legal documents and that the second phase of the repatriation of Afghan refugees will be launched soon. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced this during a meeting with a UN delegation led by Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte. Pakistan launched the deportation drive last year after a spike in suicide attacks that the government believes were carried out by Afghan nationals. Islamabad also blamed them for smuggling, militant violence and other crimes. Mr Naqvi, who welcomed the UN delegation at the Ministry of Interior, emphasised…
