155 earthquakes in Japan in one day; Many houses collapsed and 30 people died so far

Japan Earthquake: On Monday, January 1, around 4:10 p.m. local time, a strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on the west coast of central Japan shook the region, causing numerous houses to collapse and numerous roads to collapse. Additionally, coastal areas received a tsunami warning.

A total of 155 earthquake shocks were reported in a single day. In the earthquake, at least 30 individuals perished. People who are buried beneath the debris are being searched as part of ongoing relief and rescue efforts. Early on Tuesday, bodies were being removed from the wreckage of collapsed buildings, according to police and municipal authorities.

Since Monday, there have been 155 earthquakes throughout Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Office, including one with a magnitude of 7.6 and one larger than 6. Six severe aftershocks were nevertheless reported early on Tuesday, according to the JMA, even though the majority of the earthquakes were stronger than magnitude 3.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch missile attack on American warship, US Army claims

According to the US Navy, on Sunday night, a ballistic missile fired from the Houthi rebel-controlled region of Yemen struck the warship USS Mason. Both missiles, according to the US Navy, crashed in the Gulf of Aden 11 miles from the ship. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group includes the USS Mason.

A merchant ship called M/V Central Park was the target of an attempted hijacking, according to media sources. The USS Mason Central Park arrived to guard the ship after learning of this. The pirates who had taken over the commercial ship attempted to flee upon seeing USS Mason, but USS Mason caught them. A missile attack in the Gulf of Aden followed after the USS Mason completed the operation.

Big relief to Canada after diplomatic dispute, India resumes e-Visa services for Canadian citizens

India started offering Canadian citizens e-Visa services again on Wednesday. After an almost two-month break, the Indian government has started providing electronic visa services for nationals of Canada.

Due to rising tensions between India and Canada as well as diplomatic expulsions from both nations, India suspended its visa program in Canada earlier in September, citing “operational reasons.”

We would like to inform you that visa services were halted on September 21 due to an ongoing diplomatic disagreement over Canada’s assertions that “agents of the Indian government” were responsible for the June death of Canadian citizen and Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Flood-like situation due to rain in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In the United Arab Emirates, several days of heavy rain have resulted in flooding in some areas and safety advisories for drivers. Because of the recent rains, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is experiencing significant street flooding.

Authorities issued a warning that erratic weather is expected to strike the nation through Thursday. Social media posts featured videos of cars traversing waterlogged roadways.

Brigadier Ahmed al-Naqbi, the director of the Ras Al-Khaimah Police’s Traffic and Patrols Department, pleaded with all drivers on Saturday to drive defensively and to follow all traffic laws and safety regulations.

Videos that the X users uploaded showed rivers quickly developing on formerly dry areas and highways completely submerged in water.

Firing incident in Lewiston city of America, 22 people died and more than 50 people were injured

Maine Mass Shooting: A mass shooting occurred late on Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, in the United States. The incident resulted in 22 deaths and over 50 injuries.

The event has prompted a search for the suspected attacker, who is reportedly fleeing. Security officials requested the public’s assistance in identifying the culprit after posting two images of the alleged assailant brandishing a rifle on Facebook.

In a statement, the Lewiston Medical Center claimed that “mass casualties” from the gunshot incident were receiving treatment. To transport the injured, coordination is being done with nearby hospitals. Locals can assist the county sheriff in identifying the suspect.

On the social media site X, the Maine State Police issued a warning regarding an active shooter. “We have asked people to stay at their places only,” he declared. Investigations are being conducted in a variety of areas by law enforcement.

War continues between Israel and Hamas, more than 2400 people died

Israel-Hamas War Updates: The war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas began six days ago. Both sides have not stopped attacking one another up to this point. In this, around 2400 people have lost their lives. Over 1200 people have died as a result of Israeli Air Force gunfire in the Gaza Strip, compared to the 1200 persons who have died as a result of Hamas strikes inside Israel. There are a lot of women and kids among the dead.

Israel has seriously damaged a large portion of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas’ strike. Rockets, explosives, and bullets are constantly being shot from both sides as the war rages on. Israel is taking targeted destruction to the terrorist organization’s hideouts. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) accuse Hamas of treating people like zombies.

Following a night of attacks around the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces declared on Thursday night that it had successfully targeted Mohammed Abu Shamala, a top Hamas naval forces leader, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Foreign Minister Yoav Galant and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke during a press conference. He has declared that the opposition Blue and White party, headed by former IDF personnel, will form a “government of national emergency.”

India’s big decision after controversy over Canada, India bans visas

Relations between the two nations have been harmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s recent remarks regarding the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Travel advisories were issued by Canada for travelers going to India, and India retaliated accordingly.

Visa services for Canadians have been suspended by the Ministry of External Affairs. This suspension will stay in effect until further orders, according to what was communicated.

On the website of Indian Visa Services in Canada, a notice has been posted. In a notification placed on its website, BLS International, an online visa application center that processes applications from India and other nations, stated: “For operational reasons, Indian visa services are suspended from September 21, 2023, until further notice.” Please check the BLS website frequently for new changes.

Strong earthquake hits Indonesia, 6.2 magnitude on Richter scale

According to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ), an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred on Monday in the Indonesia province of North Maluku. According to the agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 168 kilometers (104 miles) beneath the surface, 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) northeast of the town of Jailolo in North Maluku. There were no early reports of earthquake-related harm or fatalities.

Indonesia is located in the middle of the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire,” a region with active tectonic plates and a high seismic activity zone.

The Geophysics Agency of Indonesia reports that this earthquake had a Richter scale magnitude of 7.3. A tsunami warning was also issued for around two hours along with this earthquake.

Chinese plane’s engine caught fire, cabin filled with smoke and health of 9 passengers deteriorated

A Chinese aircraft company’s engine caught fire, it has been discovered. Smoke has entered the aircraft’s cabin as a result of an engine fire. An Air China aircraft from China was involved in this accident.

Smoke engulfed the cabin as the plane’s engine caught fire. As a result, nine passengers’ health deteriorated. At Changi Airport in Singapore, officials hurriedly evacuated the jet.

A total of 146 passengers and nine crew members were on board the Air China Airbus-A320 aircraft, Changi Airport officials stated in a social media post. According to him, the plane, which was traveling from Chengdu in the Chinese region of Sichuan, had to make an emergency landing at Changi Airport on Sunday at around 4.15 p.m.

Chinese media reports claim that after the aircraft made an emergency landing in Singapore, the engine fire was put out. Early on Monday, Air China released a statement in which it claimed that preliminary investigations had shown that the plane’s engine had caught fire owing to a technical issue.

Big relief to Imran, Islamabad High Court stays sentence in Toshakhana case, gets bail

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf who is currently imprisoned, has received significant relief in the Toshakhana case. As a result, Imran’s bail has been granted by the Islamabad High Court, which made it possible for him to leave jail.

It is significant that Imran Khan’s petition for the suspension of his three-year prison sentence in the Toshakhana corruption case was heard by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday, with the court deferring judgment. After hearing from the attorneys for both sides, a division bench consisting of IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri reserved the order.

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was found guilty and given a three-year prison sentence by a trial court on August 5. Khan was charged with selling governmental items that he and his family got while in office from 2018 to 2022. A sessions court found him guilty in the matter. He has been prohibited from engaging in politics for five years. He won’t be eligible to vote in the upcoming general elections as a result.

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