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Death count in Japan earthquake rises to 13, PM says racing against time to find missing survivors

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said 13 people have been confirmed dead after a strong earthquake hit southwestern Japan, with search and rescue operations continuing Wednesday morning for those still missing. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the Kumamoto region on the southern island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon. The affected area lies roughly 900 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. The second floor of the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town collapsed, trapping several people inside, according to the fire department in Kumamoto. Separately, at Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s Yatsushiro factory, a chimney came down, burying people under debris, the…

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Russia charges Telegram app founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list

Moscow: In a significant development, Russia's main domestic security agency on Wednesday said that Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been charged with "aiding terrorism" and put on an international wanted list. Telegram's administration has not removed "numerous channels, chats and bots" that are "actively used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist, and extremist organisations to prepare and coordinate acts of sabotage and terrorism, mass murder, and cyberfraud" in Russia, the agency said in a statement Wednesday. Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram The Federal Security Service is also known as the FSB. Charges against Durov…

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Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list over alleged role in international drug trafficking network

Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added an Indian national Amritpal Singh to its 'most wanted' list, alleging his involvement in an international drug trafficking network operating across North America. According to the FBI, the 30-year-old is wanted for his alleged role in a conspiracy involving the trafficking of cocaine and methamphetamine. The agency has also urged the public to come forward with any information that could help trace his whereabouts. The FBI claims that Amritpal Singh is associated with the Ravinder Dhanda Organised Crime Group, which is allegedly based in Canada's Vancouver. Investigators allege that the…

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India condemns attacks on maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz, calls West Asia escalation ‘deeply concerning’ at UNSC

United Nations: India strongly condemned the recent attacks on several maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the escalating hostilities in West Asia as "deeply concerning." Calling for restraint at the UNSC, New Delhi urged all parties to ensure the restoration of safe and unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways. Describing West Asia as a region of "immense importance" to India, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said that "after a brief pause in the ongoing conflict in the region, there has been a worrying resumption of attacks and escalation of hostilities. This is deeply…

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Iran targets US troops in surprise missile attack in Middle East; US, Saudi forces hit Iran-backed terrorists in Iraq

Washington: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US military forces in the Middle East, in what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) described as an "attempted surprise attack." The strike marks Iran's first direct attack on a US military base in the region since US President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes against Tehran last Friday to allow diplomatic efforts to continue. The strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for high-level talks which focused heavily on Iran. All Iranian missiles intercepted: CENTCOM  In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that…

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28

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13 Indian sailors facing ‘life-threatening situation’ on ship stranded at Ukraine port amid strikes

New Delhi: Thirteen Indian seafarers are among 15 crew members stranded and facing a "life-threatening situation" aboard the cargo vessel MV AMIR1 at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, where ongoing drone and missile strikes have threatened maritime safety, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) said on Tuesday. In an urgent appeal shared on X, the union said the vessel remains docked at Chornomorsk amid continuing hostilities in the region, leaving the crew trapped in a dangerous environment. "MV AMIR1, currently at Ukrainian port Chornomorsk with 15 crew members, including 13 Indian seafarers, is caught in a terrible and life-threatening situation," the FSUI said.…

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‘Where to kill Melania?’: Iran goes personal on Trump in assassination threat to wife, son Barron | VIDEO

Tehran: Iran has released a new propaganda video openly targeting US First Lady Melania Trump and her son, Barron Trump, marking the latest escalation in its anti-American messaging amid heightened tensions with Washington amid the ongoing conflict. Titled "Where to Kill Melania," the video reportedly features footage of the First Lady travelling in her motorcade and visiting various locations across New York City. It also identifies luxury designer stores she is known to frequent, portraying them as potential locations for an attack. What's in Iran's Video Threat to Trump Titled "How to Kill Melania Trump," the video reportedly features images…

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At least 19 killed, over two dozen injured in police firing during protest march in PoK

Rawalakot: A major confrontation unfolded in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Rawalakot, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than two dozen others. The incident took place during a protest march led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has accused the authorities of using excessive force against unarmed demonstrators. According to the organisation, the protesters were marching towards D-Chowk after reaching Chinar Chowk and were expected to halt for the night at Maqbool Bhat Shaheed Chowk when the firing took place. JAAC alleges security forces targeted unarmed protesters In…

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Earthquake of 7.1-magnitude hits Japan, tremors felt across the country, tsunami advisory issued

Tokyo: A massive earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake was reported at the depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface, JMA said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported after the 4:29 pm quake. The quake was recorded in the western region of Kumamoto, about 900 km (540 miles) southwest of Tokyo. However, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no risk of a tsunami beyond local coasts. In…

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‘Not interested in back-and-forth with Netanyahu’: Mamdani as Israeli PM heads to White House

New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani brushed aside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusation that he was "fomenting hate", saying he was "not interested in getting into a back-and-forth" with the Israeli leader over his past support for the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against him, according to Fox  News. Mamdani's comments came as Netanyahu arrived in Washington for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump. According to a White House official, the two leaders are expected to discuss developments related to Iran, the framework agreement with Lebanon following the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and efforts to expand the…

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