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Two held with weapon from Narendra Modi's event venue
Mumbai police have detained two people with a weapon from the venue of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event. The incident occurred late at night on Monday (September 7). The information was reported by NDTV.
Israel announces closure of British consulate in Jerusalem
Israel has announced the closure of the United Kingdom's consulate in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar made the announcement on Tuesday (September 8).
Afghan medical students ordered to leave Pakistan midway through studies
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the country’s medical education regulatory body, has directed Afghan students studying in medical and dental educational institutions in Pakistan to return to their country. At the same time, new admissions of Afghan students in medical and dental colleges of Pakistan, transfers from one institution to another and migration have been suspended until further orders.
Israel warns citizens against travel to Bangladesh, several other countries
Israel's National Security Council has warned of the risk of attacks by armed groups and individuals on Israelis in various countries around the world. As a result, it has advised Israelis to avoid travelling to or staying in Bangladesh and several other nations.
Eiffel Tower closed after staff protest over removal of female workers
The iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed all day on Monday due to a staff strike, triggered by the removal of female workers from duty during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation.
Over 270 crore people at health risk due to second-hand smoke: Study
More than 270 crore people worldwide are at health risk due to second-hand smoke, including 76 crore 70 lakh children aged 14 or younger. New research published in The Lancet on Tuesday, September 8, found that second-hand smoke caused approximately 16 lakh 66 thousand premature deaths in 2023.
Houthi claims 7 killed in Saudi airstrike on Yemen prison
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out an airstrike on a prison in the country's north, killing seven people, including a child, according to Houthi media.
Flight operations resume at 8 Indonesian airports after volcanic disruption
Eight airports in Indonesia, including the capital's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, have resumed operations from Tuesday morning after the intensity of the Anak Krakatau volcanic eruption significantly subsided, bringing relief to over 340,000 stranded passengers.
National mourning on 13th day of flood in Nepal: death toll rises to 1342, nearly 5,000 missing
Nepal is observing national mourning day in memory of the people who lost their lives in the devastating flood on Monday (September 7). The 13-day mourning period according to Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions is ending today after the massive loss of lives and destruction caused by the sudden flood on August 26. The country is observing state mourning on this occasion.
7 airports closed in Indonesia, 2,300 flights disrupted
Seven airports in Indonesia have been closed after volcanic ash from an eruption covered the skies, disrupting approximately 2,300 flights and affecting over 270,000 passengers. Several areas have also temporarily switched to online classes due to the situation.