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Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

Indonesia, situated along the geologically active Pacific "Ring of Fire," faces significant risk from frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Jakarta: A strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sumatra island near Aceh province on Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor, which struck at a depth of 10 km, was felt across the region, but authorities confirmed that there is no tsunami threat. No damage or casualties were reported. Indonesia, situated along the geologically active Pacific "Ring of Fire," faces significant risk from frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Landslides, flash floods on Sumatra island leave at least…

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Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? The Afghan national identified in Washington DC shooting near White House

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser described the attack as a "targeted shooting," while FBI Director Kash Patel said the incident will be prosecuted at federal level as it was an assault on federal officers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of an additional 500 National Guards. Washington: Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a 29-year-old Afghan national identified as the suspected gunman in the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in Washington, DC. He entered the United States during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 under the Operation Allies Welcome resettlement program. Lakanwal was resettled in…

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Trump calls National Guard shooting ‘act of terror,’ vows action against suspect from ‘hellhole’ Afghanistan

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has ordered 500 more National Guard members to Washington following the shooting of Guard troops just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. Washington: US President Donald Trump condemned the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, describing the incident as a 'horrific assault' and 'an act of terror'. Two National Guards were shot at point-blank range in the national capital on the eve of the thanksgiving holiday. Briefing the media, the Republican leader blamed the previous Joe Biden, saying the suspect came from Afghanistan on a 2021 airlift…

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Hong Kong fire: Death count rises to 44 with 279 still missing; three arrested for alleged manslaughter

Police had arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with fire which began Wednesday afternoon in a housing complex in Tai Po district, a suburb in the New Territories. Hong Kong: The death count in the massive fire in high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has risen to 44, officials said. Meanwhile, about 279 residents remain missing as rescue operations continue into the morning, with firefighters and emergency teams pulling people from the blazing buildings. In Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, hundreds of residents were evacuated as flames rapidly spread through seven of the…

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Gunfire near White House leaves several injured, including two National Guard members

White House firing: Assistant DC Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll said investigators reviewed surveillance video that showed the gunman turning a corner and opening fire on the National Guard members without warning. Washington: Chaos struck the heart of Washington, DC when several people were shot just blocks from the White House. Among the wounded were two members of the West Virginia National Guard who had been deployed to the capital as part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing anti-crime initiative. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the shooting, urging the public to avoid the area while officers and emergency responders contained the scene. The…

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Bangladesh says ‘awaiting India’s response’ on Sheikh Hasina’s extradition request

Sheikh Hasina was awarded death penalty for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the July–August 2024 violence. Bangladesh formally approached India last week, requesting the extradition of Hasina following her conviction. Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday said India is yet to respond over Dhaka’s request to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina after she was awarded the death penalty for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the July–August 2024 violence. Seeking India’s response, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain said they expect New Delhi to address the issue as the “situation is different now” with the judicial process completed and…

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Tension mounts at Adyala Jail over Imran Khan’s death claims: Know about jail and notable prisoners

Members of Khan’s family and PTI supporters have since gathered outside Rawalpindi Central Jail, demanding information about the former Prime Minister’s condition and whereabouts. Islamabad: Social media has been flooded with unverified claims about the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The speculation intensified after the Baluchistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI, along with Army Chief Asim Munir, orchestrated a plot to assassinate Khan inside Adyala Jail in Rawalpindi. Members of Khan’s family and PTI supporters have since gathered outside Rawalpindi Central Jail, demanding information about the former Prime Minister’s condition and whereabouts.…

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13 killed, several injured after massive fire engulfs high-rise building in Hong Kong

The fire, which began in the afternoon, quickly climbed up bamboo scaffolding and construction netting surrounding the buildings. By night, flames and thick smoke were seen pouring from multiple apartment windows, prompting officials to raise the alarm to level 5, the highest severity. Hong Kong: As many as 13 persons were killed on Wednesday after a major fire swept through several high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Nine persons were found dead at the scene, while four others later died in hospital, AP reported citing the Fire Services Department. Around 700 residents were evacuated to temporary…

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Imran Khan killed in Pakistan jail? Baloch foreign ministry makes big claim, accuses Asim Munir, ISI of murder

The Baluchistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI and Asim Munir carried out the plot. These reports have not received any official confirmation, though, but social media in Pakistan is abuzz with claims about an assassination. Islamabad: A startling claim has surfaced regarding former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, suggesting that he was killed in prison after being tortured. The Baluchistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and Asim Munir carried out the plot. These reports have not received any official confirmation. Meanwhile, images of crowds gathered outside the prison…

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Is Trump planning to fire FBI chief Kash Patel over use of jet for girlfriend? Here’s what US President said

FBI chief Kash Patel has come under sharp fire for allegedly misusing bureau resources, including deploying a government jet and assigning a security detail for his girlfriend. Washington: Amid reports that Donald Trump is considering ousting Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel from his post, the US President on Tuesday backed the 45-year-old American lawyer, saying that 'he is doing a great job.' 'He's doing a great job': Trump "No, he's doing a good job. Kash Patel? He's doing a great job, I think," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked about the report. The rumours…

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