KABUL: The Taliban government’s morality police will play an increasing role in enforcing religious law in Afghanistan, according to a UN report published on Tuesday that accused them of creating a “climate of fear”. The report from the UN assistance mission in Afghanistan said the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice “had negative impacts on the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms… with a discriminatory and disproportionate impact on women”. But the report also carried a response from Taliban authorities, who said the vice ministry had a bigger role to play. Morality police squads…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston Police Department officer sustained injuries from gunfire on Monday, coinciding with Hurricane Beryl’s impact on the city, according to investigators. HPD reported that officers responded to a disturbance call involving a man allegedly assaulting a disabled elderly couple at an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Hollister Street around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect, who may or may not have been related to the couple. As they approached, someone alerted them that the suspect was armed. The officers commanded the suspect to drop the weapon, prompting him to fire shots…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — As communities across Houston and its surroundings grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, some families are mourning tragic losses caused by the storm. Beryl’s destructive path resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals. Four fatalities occurred in Harris County alone. Among them was an HPD employee who tragically drowned while en route to work. In other instances within Harris County, deaths were attributed to fallen trees. One occurred in Atascocita, where a tree collapsed onto a one-story home, claiming the life of a man. Another fatality took place in Ponderosa Forest near…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, state and city officials are actively engaged in recovery efforts while addressing environmental concerns. On Monday, Houston Public Works reported that approximately 154,000 gallons of wastewater were inadvertently released due to the impact of strong winds and heavy rainfall from the storm. The spill occurred at 800 Commerce Street, attributed to storm-related conditions exacerbated by power outages. Despite this incident, Houston officials have reassured residents that the city’s drinking water remains safe, emphasizing there is no need to boil water for those receiving their supply from municipal sources. Public Works…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Monday morning, Hurricane Beryl struck southeast Texas with powerful winds and heavy rains, causing widespread flash flooding on major roads and highways and significant damage across numerous communities. Many are comparing Beryl to Hurricane Ike due to the combined impact of wind and rain. In the days leading up to landfall, Beryl’s projected path shifted northward toward southeast Texas and Houston. The Weather Team had been discussing this possibility more than a week in advance, noting the unpredictable factors that could alter Beryl’s trajectory toward Houston. This shift became reality when Beryl made landfall farther north…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Tuesday, SkyEye provided a closer view of the damage to NRG Stadium’s roof following Hurricane Beryl’s impact on Houston the previous day. Two sections of the stadium’s roof are visibly damaged, with half of one roof panel missing and parts of another affected after the Category 1 hurricane passed through. Many Texans fans recall the significant roof damage caused by Hurricane Ike in 2008, which led to the postponement of a September game against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the setback, the Texans managed to play the remainder of their 2008 season games as scheduled. Harris…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hardware stores across Houston are displaying the same signs: No generators, no propane. “We’ve got the windows open. We’ve got the doors open. My grandkids are just running back and forth. We sit outside to keep it cool, but it’s really hot,” shared Rene Ramirez with. Ramirez mentioned he had visited four different stores in his quest to find a generator. As of Tuesday, more than 1.5 million Houston residents remained without power, a day after Hurricane.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Businesses that have reopened in the Houston area are experiencing long lines as people seek essential supplies such as groceries, gasoline, and hot meals. On Tuesday, cars lined up outside businesses across the city. Susan Balderas waited patiently in line at a gas station located at Buffalo Speedway and the Southwest Freeway feeder road. It was her second attempt to fill up her tank. “I took my lunch break today to find gas because in my neighborhood, a lot of places still don’t have power,” Balderas explained. “Gas stations are running out, and there are long…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — While Hurricane Beryl has passed through the Greater Houston area, health experts warn of ongoing risks as 1.5 million CenterPoint Energy customers remain without power as of Tuesday evening. Temperatures quickly soared back into the 90s on Monday afternoon following the departure of the Category 1 storm, leaving residents without air conditioning vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Dr. Kevin Lanza, an environmental health science professor at UT Health Houston School of Public Health, emphasized that extreme heat poses the highest risk of fatalities among all weather-related hazards in the U.S. “It’s a silent threat if people underestimate…
Houston, Texas (KTRK) – CenterPoint Energy has made progress in restoring power to more than 640,000 customers in the greater Houston area following Hurricane Beryl’s impact early Monday morning. However, over 1.5 million households remain without electricity. CenterPoint Energy, the primary power provider for Houston, has deployed 12,000 workers across the region to expedite the restoration process, which they estimate will take several days. Among those affected are seniors at residential facilities operated by the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, who are awaiting generators and window air conditioners to combat the heat. “I anticipated the challenges seniors would face,”…
