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    • Apr- 2025 -
      8 April

      Medical helicopter crashes into sea off Japan, 3 killed

      The coast guard deployed two planes and three ships to the area as part of the rescue operation Tokyo: A medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan, killing the patient and two other people, the Japan coast guard said. The pilot, Hiroshi Hamada, 66; Kazuto Yoshitake, a helicopter mechanic and a 28-year-old nurse, Sakura Kunitake, were rescued by the coast guard after they were found in the waters clinging to inflatable lifesavers. The three suffered hypothermia but were conscious, an official with the coast guard told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Yoshitake’s first name was initially given with a different spelling, but the coast guard corrected it later. The bodies of…

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    • 8 April

      Indonesia cutting world’s biggest rainforest for biofuel

      A vast tropical archipelago stretching across the equator, Indonesia is home to the world’s third-largest rainforest, home to many endangered species of wildlife and plants, including orangutans, elephants and giant forest flowers. Some live nowhere else Jakarta: Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. Local communities say they’re already experiencing harm from the government-backed project, which environmental watchdogs say is the largest current planned deforestation operation in the world. A vast tropical archipelago stretching across the equator, Indonesia is home to the world’s third-largest rainforest, home to many endangered species of wildlife and plants, including orangutans, elephants and…

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    • 7 April

      Uncertain hope of release: Thousands of Ukrainian civilians still held by Russia

      In January, the center and other Ukrainian and Russian rights groups launched “People First,” a campaign that says any peace settlement must prioritise the release of everyone they say are captives, including Russians jailed for protesting the war, as well as Ukrainian children who were illegally deported Kyiv: When she heard her front door open almost two years ago, Kostiantyn Zinovkin’s mother thought her son had returned home because he forgot something. Instead, men in balaclavas burst into the apartment in Melitopol, a southern Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. They said Zinovkin was detained for a minor infraction and would be released soon. They used his key to enter, said his wife, Liusiena, and searched the flat so thoroughly that…

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    • 7 April

      Anuradhapura: PM Narendra Modi, Dissanayake inaugurate India-backed railway projects

      At a formal ceremony held at the Anuradhapura Railway Station, the two leaders launched two major projects — the upgraded railway track of the Maho-Omanthai line and the newly constructed signalling system for the Maho-Anuradhapura segment Anuradhapura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday jointly inaugurated and flagged off key India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, marking a significant milestone in the growing bilateral infrastructure cooperation between the two nations. At a formal ceremony held at the Anuradhapura Railway Station, the two leaders launched two major projects — the upgraded railway track of the Maho-Omanthai line and the newly constructed signalling system for the Maho-Anuradhapura segment. Both projects were executed with Indian assistance and are…

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    • 7 April

      Why we have FOMO for events that are not even fun

      Researchers tried to learn what really drives intense feelings of FOMO – which explains why a run-of-the-mill meeting might feel more crucial than an over-the-top vacation  New York: Imagine you’ve planned the trip of a lifetime for your animal-loving family: a cruise to Antarctica with the unique opportunity to view penguins, whales and other rare wildlife. Your adventure-loving kids can kayak through fjords, plunge into icy water and camp under the Antarctic sky. But rather than being ecstatic, as you anticipated, your kids whine about skipping an after-school scout meeting at a neighbour’s house. Missing this ordinary weekly event triggers such intense FOMO – “fear of missing out” – for them that they don’t want to go on your amazing expedition. If this kind of debacle sounds familiar to you –…

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    • 6 April

      Uncertain hope of release: Thousands of Ukrainian civilians still held by Russia

      In January, the center and other Ukrainian and Russian rights groups launched “People First,” a campaign that says any peace settlement must prioritise the release of everyone they say are captives, including Russians jailed for protesting the war, as well as Ukrainian children who were illegally deported Kyiv: When she heard her front door open almost two years ago, Kostiantyn Zinovkin’s mother thought her son had returned home because he forgot something. Instead, men in balaclavas burst into the apartment in Melitopol, a southern Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. They said Zinovkin was detained for a minor infraction and would be released soon. They used his key to enter, said his wife, Liusiena, and searched the flat so thoroughly that…

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    • 6 April

      Billionaire Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday

      Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump has played a key role in government downsizing as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency Washington: Billionaire Elon Musk told Italy League leader Matteo Salvini on Saturday that he hoped in the future the US and Europe could create “a very close, stronger partnership” and reach a “zero-tariff zone.” Musk spoke to Salvini in a video conference during the League’s congress in Florence. Salvini is the leader of the far-right, anti-migrant League party and vice premier of the Italian conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni. He said that, ideally, there will be a “zero-tariff zone in the future with a free trade zone between Europe and North America.” Musk, an adviser…

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    • 6 April

      Indian national stabbed to death in Canada

      While the details of the stabbing are still unclear, local media reports indicate that the incident occurred early in the morning in the Clarence-Rockland area. Authorities have yet to confirm if this is the same case referenced by the Indian Embassy Ottawa: An Indian national was stabbed to death in the Rockland area near Ottawa, Canada, prompting a swift response from local authorities. The Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed the incident early on Saturday morning, stating that a suspect has been taken into custody. The Indian Embassy released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident, offering support to the victim’s family. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing.…

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    • 5 April

      Namibia voices concern over US tariffs, warns of trade disruptions

      “The Government of the Republic of Namibia has taken note of the US government’s recent reciprocal tariff imposed on African countries, which includes 21 per cent tariffs on Namibia,” the Ministry of International Relations and Trade said in a statement. Windhoek: The Namibian government expressed concern over newly imposed US tariffs, warning that the move has caused “turbulence in global trade” and could unfairly impact the country’s exports. “The Government of the Republic of Namibia has taken note of the US government’s recent reciprocal tariff imposed on African countries, which includes 21 per cent tariffs on Namibia,” the Ministry of International Relations and Trade said in a statement. “The move by the US administration has created turbulence in global trade,…

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    • 5 April

      Editorial: Nepal in crisis

      The current unrest in Nepal is not merely about nostalgia for a bygone era but a reflection of the deep-rooted frustration of ordinary Nepalis Nepal is once again in the grip of civil unrest. Nearly 17 years after the abolition of the monarchy and transition to a democratic republic, the Himalayan nation is witnessing massive demonstrations demanding a return to the monarchy and its Hindu identity. However, some see Hindu nationalism as a separate issue, while others equate it directly with restoring the monarchy. Driven by disillusionment with the government, thousands of people have hit the streets in Kathmandu and other towns and clashed with the police, leading to the death of two protestors in police firing. While reinstatement of…

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