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The terrifying stories are sprawled across local newspapers and recounted in hushed tones at tea stalls and bus stands: another day, another brutal death during an armed robbery in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six suspects in an international poaching ring targeting the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species.
Denmark’s food agency has recalled South Korean instant ramen produced by a brand popular in the West, warning noodle lovers that they were so hot they might cause “acute poisoning”.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Oversight Committee panel that is investigating the safety and oversight of the V-22 Osprey aircraft following a string of fatal crashes has not received critical data or accident reports that its members requested months ago, two committee staffers told The Associated Press.
The reductions, equal to about 9 per cent of employees at the Indonesian unit, will commence as soon as this month, according to people familiar with the matter. The final number is under discussion and could fluctuate as conditions change, the people said.
Analysts say the moves align with both Wellington and Tokyo’s broader strategic interests of ensuring regional stability and safeguarding their own security concerns. However, they also warn that it could provoke a reaction from Beijing, potentially escalating military aggression and diplomatic tensions in the region.
To keep rowdy behaviour at bay and turn trips into “unforgettable experiences”, the tourism board has called on visitors to honour the predominantly Hindu island’s culture by “dressing appropriately”, especially in sacred places, by covering the shoulders and below the knees.
Asked about figures provided by the Gaza health ministry, he said that prior to Oct 7, when there was greater possibility to check, the UN had consistently found «the numbers they provide us are… very close to being 100-percent accurate». The UN rights office has had limited access to verify numbers since the war started but Laurence said it still had contacts on the ground «who are reliable». Asked about hostages held in Gaza, Laurence said this was also «prohibited by international law».