<p>Long queues formed at filling stations and community centres across the capital, Colombo, on Monday, thronged by thousands of weary residents, as limited fuel and gas supplies have resumed in parts of Sri Lanka after a weekend of tumultuous anti-government protests over the economic crisis. Fresh supplies came as a relief for a city on edge after months of shortages of fuel, food and other basics, as reported by BBC.</p>

<p>Sri Lankans have endured months of medicine and food shortages and electricity blackouts while fuel stations have run out of petrol and diesel despite pleas to Russia and others for discounted oil. Unofficial inflation rates are second only to those of Zimbabwe, making many goods -- if they can be found -- too expensive for many people to afford. The United Nations has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with millions already in need of aid. More than three-quarters of the population had reduced their food intake due to the country's severe food shortages, the UN says.</p>

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<p>Last week, cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced a two-week halt to all fuel sales except for essential services to save petrol and diesel for emergencies. Most shops were closed Sunday, with the situation expected to worsen when banks and offices reopen on Monday. Desperate people were seen trying to flag down the few vehicles on the road hoping for a ride.</p>

<p>Later, Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa flees his official residence in Colombo with the assistance of troops, shortly before demonstrators storm the compound, and he is taken to an undisclosed location offshore. Footage from inside the residence shows jubilant protesters jumping in the pool and exploring its stately bedrooms. Wickremesinghe's residence is set on fire. Police say he and his family were not at the scene. Rajapaksa later offers to step down on July 13, parliamentary speaker Mahinda Abeywardana says in a televised statement. &nbsp;</p>

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Long queues formed at filling stations and community centres across the capital, Colombo, on Monday, thronged by thousands of weary residents, as limited fuel and gas supplies have resumed in parts of Sri Lanka after a weekend of tumultuous anti-government protests over the economic crisis.

Long queues formed at filling stations and community centres across the capital, Colombo, on Monday, thronged by thousands of weary residents, as limited fuel and gas supplies have resumed in parts of Sri Lanka after a weekend of tumultuous anti-government protests over the economic crisis. Fresh supplies came as a relief for a city on edge after months of shortages of fuel, food and other basics, as reported by BBC. Sri Lankans have endured months of medicine and food shortages and electricity blackouts while fuel stations have run out of petrol and diesel despite pleas to Russia and others for discounted oil. Unofficial inflation rates are second only to those of Zimbabwe, making many goods -- if they can be found -- too expensive for many people to afford. The United Nations has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with millions already in need of aid. More than three-quarters of the population had reduced their food intake due to the country's severe food shortages, the UN says. Also Read: Indigo levies 'cute fee' on passengers, netizens find it hysterical Last week, cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced a two-week halt to all fuel sales except for essential services to save petrol and diesel for emergencies. Most shops were closed Sunday, with the situation expected to worsen when banks and offices reopen on Monday. Desperate people were seen trying to flag down the few vehicles on the road hoping for a ride. Later, Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa flees his official residence in Colombo with the assistance of troops, shortly before demonstrators storm the compound, and he is taken to an undisclosed location offshore. Footage from inside the residence shows jubilant protesters jumping in the pool and exploring its stately bedrooms. Wickremesinghe's residence is set on fire. Police say he and his family were not at the scene. Rajapaksa later offers to step down on July 13, parliamentary speaker Mahinda Abeywardana says in a televised statement. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>US national security adviser Jake Sullivan didn't provide any details that can prove whether Iran had delivered any of the drones to Russia yet, but&nbsp;the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. In another, the stunning image&nbsp;taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope&nbsp;showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it.&nbsp;The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amid the ongoing war, the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable.&nbsp;During a briefing at the White House, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday (July 11) that the unmanned aerial vehicles could be delivered on an expedited timeline which includes training sessions to use such vehicles as soon as early July.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed.&nbsp;NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sri Lankan parliamentary speaker said on Monday (July 11) that the country's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is planning to resign on Wednesday as the South Asian nation continues to face its worse economic crisis.&nbsp;In a statement, speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that the nominations for the next president will be presented to parliament on 19 July. On 20 July parliament will vote to elect a new president.&nbsp;</p>

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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan didn't provide any details that can prove whether Iran had delivered any of the drones to Russia yet, but the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. In another, the stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it. The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth. Click on headlines to read more: Russia-Ukraine war: US says Iran planning to supply Russians with drones Amid the ongoing war, the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. During a briefing at the White House, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday (July 11) that the unmanned aerial vehicles could be delivered on an expedited timeline which includes training sessions to use such vehicles as soon as early July. James Webb telescope's first image: A never-before-seen view of the universe United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years. The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed. NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years. Sri Lanka economic crisis: Parliament to elect new president on July 20 Sri Lankan parliamentary speaker said on Monday (July 11) that the country's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is planning to resign on Wednesday as the South Asian nation continues to face its worse economic crisis. In a statement, speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that the nominations for the next president will be presented to parliament on 19 July. On 20 July parliament will vote to elect a new president. United States: Biden heckled during a White House event by Parkland shooting victim's father × South Asia Diary | Bhutan increasing daily tax on tourists ×

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<p>Several passengers were left confused after they notice that IndiGo had levied them a 'cute charge' on their airline tickets. Twitter user Shantanu shared the price breakup of his ticket fare to bring the internet's attention to a certain component in his ticket which was called the "cute fee".</p>

<p>Shantanu shared the price summary and wrote, “I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought @IndiGo6E would start charging me for it.’&nbsp;His tweet triggered an array of reactions. While some tried to explain what this component was all about, others played along.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/IndiGo6E?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiGo6E</a>⁩ would start charging me for it. <a href="https://t.co/L7p9I3VfKX">pic.twitter.com/L7p9I3VfKX</a></p>
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<p>CUTE stands for 'Common User Terminal Equipment', which is a fee charged to passengers for their use of metal detectors, escalators, and other equipment/ facilities in the airport. It is a charge levied by the Airport Authority of India and is quite common.</p>

<p>Twitteratis had hilarious reactions to his tweet,</p>

<p>Sanjib Chakravorty tweets, "I knew I was always ahead of time! 😂 This time 9 years"</p>

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<p>Aditya Sharma tweets on the same lines lamenting why his tweet never went viral.</p>

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<p>Tomal Duttaroy tweets, "Didn’t the airline reply “psst, share with us the PNR in a DM and we shall get an executive talk to you about your cuteness”?"</p>

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<p>Shantanu later tweeted, "Ok this seems to have attracted a lot of attention overnight. Thanks to all those trying to educate me about what “cute” stands for. And a moment of silence for those trying to disabuse me (by abusing me) of the notion I’m cute. Sorry for your miserable childhood guys."</p>

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Several passengers were left confused after they notice that IndiGo had levied them a 'cute charge' on their airline tickets. Twitter user Shantanu shared the price breakup of his ticket fare to bring the internet's attention to a certain component in his ticket which was called the "cute fee".

Several passengers were left confused after they notice that IndiGo had levied them a 'cute charge' on their airline tickets. Twitter user Shantanu shared the price breakup of his ticket fare to bring the internet's attention to a certain component in his ticket which was called the "cute fee". Shantanu shared the price summary and wrote, “I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought @IndiGo6E would start charging me for it.’ His tweet triggered an array of reactions. While some tried to explain what this component was all about, others played along. I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought ⁦@IndiGo6E⁩ would start charging me for it. pic.twitter.com/L7p9I3VfKX — Shantanu (@shantanub) July 10, 2022 × CUTE stands for 'Common User Terminal Equipment', which is a fee charged to passengers for their use of metal detectors, escalators, and other equipment/ facilities in the airport. It is a charge levied by the Airport Authority of India and is quite common. Twitteratis had hilarious reactions to his tweet, Sanjib Chakravorty tweets, "I knew I was always ahead of time! 😂 This time 9 years" I knew I was always ahead of time! 😂 This time 9 years#CuteCoincidence pic.twitter.com/7Ta5Z9CCn7 — Sanjib Chakravorty (@isanzc) July 11, 2022 × Aditya Sharma tweets on the same lines lamenting why his tweet never went viral. Jab mene ye tweet kiya tab viral kyu nhi hua 😭😭 https://t.co/qyG5n5CR7x — Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) July 10, 2022 × Tomal Duttaroy tweets, "Didn’t the airline reply “psst, share with us the PNR in a DM and we shall get an executive talk to you about your cuteness”?" Didn’t the airline reply “psst, share with us the PNR in a DM and we shall get an executive talk to you about your cuteness”? — Tomal Dattaroy (@brishtirnuri) July 10, 2022 × Shantanu later tweeted, "Ok this seems to have attracted a lot of attention overnight. Thanks to all those trying to educate me about what “cute” stands for. And a moment of silence for those trying to disabuse me (by abusing me) of the notion I’m cute. Sorry for your miserable childhood guys." (with inputs from agencies)

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<p>Iran will be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) this year, with a memorandum on the country's obligations to be signed at a summit in Samarkand, which will take place from<br />
September 15-16, Uzbekistan's acting foreign minister, Vladimir Norov, said on Monday, as reported by ANI.</p>

<p>"This year, within Uzbekistan's chairmanship, Iran will be admitted to the SCO as an observer state ... A memorandum on Iran's obligations as an SCO member will also be signed in Samarkand," Norov said at a panel meeting in Moscow.</p>

<p>The SCO was founded in Shanghai in 2001 by the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and China. It evolved from an earlier regional security grouping formed in 1996 after the collapse of the Soviet Union when the Central Asian states gained independence from Moscow. The historical meeting of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was held on June 8-9, 2017 in Astana. At the meeting, the status of a full member of the Organization was granted to India and Pakistan.</p>

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<p>Initially focused on regional security, including border conflicts, terrorism and militant Islam, its activities have expanded to cover economics and trade, transport and law enforcement. Security and economic cooperation remain priorities. China and Russia are the dominant members. Russia regards Central Asia as its sphere of influence but Chinese economic sway is growing. At an informal level, the SCO is a diplomatic platform that helps address and contain potential friction.</p>

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Iran will be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) this year, with a memorandum on the country's obligations to be signed at a summit in Samarkand, which will take place from September 15-16, Uzbekistan's acting foreign minister, Vladimir Norov, said on Monday, as reported by ANI.

Iran will be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) this year, with a memorandum on the country's obligations to be signed at a summit in Samarkand, which will take place from September 15-16, Uzbekistan's acting foreign minister, Vladimir Norov, said on Monday, as reported by ANI. "This year, within Uzbekistan's chairmanship, Iran will be admitted to the SCO as an observer state ... A memorandum on Iran's obligations as an SCO member will also be signed in Samarkand," Norov said at a panel meeting in Moscow. The SCO was founded in Shanghai in 2001 by the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and China. It evolved from an earlier regional security grouping formed in 1996 after the collapse of the Soviet Union when the Central Asian states gained independence from Moscow. The historical meeting of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was held on June 8-9, 2017 in Astana. At the meeting, the status of a full member of the Organization was granted to India and Pakistan. Also Read: US House committee to focus on Trump, Proud Boys and Oath Keepers at Capitol riot hearing Initially focused on regional security, including border conflicts, terrorism and militant Islam, its activities have expanded to cover economics and trade, transport and law enforcement. Security and economic cooperation remain priorities. China and Russia are the dominant members. Russia regards Central Asia as its sphere of influence but Chinese economic sway is growing. At an informal level, the SCO is a diplomatic platform that helps address and contain potential friction. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The House committee probing the 2021 assault on the US Capitol will examine connections between associates of former president Donald Trump and far right-wing extremist groups at its seventh hearing on Tuesday, as reported by AFP. Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren said, "We are going to be connecting the dots during these hearings between these groups and those who were trying -- in government circles -- to overturn the election."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawmaker from California told CNN the session would focus on ties between members of Trump's inner circle and the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. Members of the two militia groups stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, along with thousands of Trump supporters in a bid to prevent certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.</p>

<p>Jason Van Tatenhove, a former member of the Oath Keepers, is expected to testify at Tuesday's televised hearing, which begins at 1:00 pm (1700 GMT) and is expected to last at least two hours. Five members of the Proud Boys were indicted on seditious conspiracy charges in June in connection with the assault on the Capitol. Eleven members of the Oath Keepers have also been charged with seditious conspiracy and three of them have pleaded guilty.</p>

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<p>A select committee aide said Tuesday's hearing will focus on a tweet Trump sent on December 19 telling his supporters to come to Washington on January 6 and promising it will be 'wild'. The aide said, "They immediately started answering his call by zeroing in on that date. We'll talk about how that was a pivotal moment that spurred a chain of events." The tweet was sent a little more than an hour after Trump met at the White House with his lawyer Rudy Giuliani, former general Mike Flynn, and Sidney Powell, another attorney.</p>

<p>More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with the storming of Congress by Trump supporters. Still, only those 16 face seditious conspiracy charges, which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. The committee is trying to determine whether Trump or his associates had a role in planning or encouraging the violent attack on Congress, and has subpoenaed numerous advisors and aides to the former president. Excerpts may be played on Tuesday from an eight-hour interview the committee held on Friday with former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone.</p>

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The House committee probing the 2021 assault on the US Capitol will examine connections between associates of former president Donald Trump and far right-wing extremist groups at its seventh hearing on Tuesday, as reported by AFP.

The House committee probing the 2021 assault on the US Capitol will examine connections between associates of former president Donald Trump and far right-wing extremist groups at its seventh hearing on Tuesday, as reported by AFP. Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren said, "We are going to be connecting the dots during these hearings between these groups and those who were trying -- in government circles -- to overturn the election." The lawmaker from California told CNN the session would focus on ties between members of Trump's inner circle and the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. Members of the two militia groups stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, along with thousands of Trump supporters in a bid to prevent certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory. Jason Van Tatenhove, a former member of the Oath Keepers, is expected to testify at Tuesday's televised hearing, which begins at 1:00 pm (1700 GMT) and is expected to last at least two hours. Five members of the Proud Boys were indicted on seditious conspiracy charges in June in connection with the assault on the Capitol. Eleven members of the Oath Keepers have also been charged with seditious conspiracy and three of them have pleaded guilty. Also Read: In pics: LGBT community parade in Madrid demanding end of animal cruelty A select committee aide said Tuesday's hearing will focus on a tweet Trump sent on December 19 telling his supporters to come to Washington on January 6 and promising it will be 'wild'. The aide said, "They immediately started answering his call by zeroing in on that date. We'll talk about how that was a pivotal moment that spurred a chain of events." The tweet was sent a little more than an hour after Trump met at the White House with his lawyer Rudy Giuliani, former general Mike Flynn, and Sidney Powell, another attorney. More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with the storming of Congress by Trump supporters. Still, only those 16 face seditious conspiracy charges, which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. The committee is trying to determine whether Trump or his associates had a role in planning or encouraging the violent attack on Congress, and has subpoenaed numerous advisors and aides to the former president. Excerpts may be played on Tuesday from an eight-hour interview the committee held on Friday with former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>United States first lady Jill Biden’s attempt to compliment Latinos flopped on Monday when she said they were as unique as “breakfast tacos,” prompting criticism from across the political spectrum. Speaking in San Antonio at the annual conference of UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, Biden attempted to praise Raul Yzaguirre, who led the civil rights and advocacy organization for 30 years. “Raul helped build this organization with the understanding that the diversity of this community, as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio, is your strength,” Biden said, as reported by Reuters.</p>

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<p>In New York City, people love the convenience stores known as bodegas that are often run by Dominican or Puerto Rican merchants. Biden mispronounced the word as “bogedas.” Miami has long been a destination for Latinos who migrate to the United States. San Antonio is also one of the great Latino cities in the United States, with a population of nearly 1.5 million people that is 65% Hispanic or Latino, according to U.S. Census data. The largely Mexican-American city is fond of its breakfast tacos, part of the local cuisine, Reuters reports.</p>

<p>The National Association of Hispanic Journalists was not impressed, saying Biden and her speech writers ought to “better understand the complexities of our people. We are not tacos. Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by a variety of diasporas, cultures and food traditions, and should not be reduced to a stereotype,” the association said in a statement. Conservatives on social media jumped on the gaffe, wondering what the liberal outrage would sound like if a prominent Republican had said it. “No wonder Hispanics are fleeing the Democratic Party!” U.S. Representative Andy Biggs, a Republican from Arizona, wrote on Twitter.</p>

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United States first lady Jill Biden’s attempt to compliment Latinos flopped on Monday when she said they were as unique as “breakfast tacos,” prompting criticism from across the political spectrum.

United States first lady Jill Biden’s attempt to compliment Latinos flopped on Monday when she said they were as unique as “breakfast tacos,” prompting criticism from across the political spectrum. Speaking in San Antonio at the annual conference of UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, Biden attempted to praise Raul Yzaguirre, who led the civil rights and advocacy organization for 30 years. “Raul helped build this organization with the understanding that the diversity of this community, as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio, is your strength,” Biden said, as reported by Reuters. Jill Biden chided for saying Latinos as unique as 'breakfast tacos' https://t.co/cSShIyC99S pic.twitter.com/B6SeN2YgBj — Reuters (@Reuters) July 12, 2022 × In New York City, people love the convenience stores known as bodegas that are often run by Dominican or Puerto Rican merchants. Biden mispronounced the word as “bogedas.” Miami has long been a destination for Latinos who migrate to the United States. San Antonio is also one of the great Latino cities in the United States, with a population of nearly 1.5 million people that is 65% Hispanic or Latino, according to U.S. Census data. The largely Mexican-American city is fond of its breakfast tacos, part of the local cuisine, Reuters reports. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists was not impressed, saying Biden and her speech writers ought to “better understand the complexities of our people. We are not tacos. Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by a variety of diasporas, cultures and food traditions, and should not be reduced to a stereotype,” the association said in a statement. Conservatives on social media jumped on the gaffe, wondering what the liberal outrage would sound like if a prominent Republican had said it. “No wonder Hispanics are fleeing the Democratic Party!” U.S. Representative Andy Biggs, a Republican from Arizona, wrote on Twitter. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Police Sergeant who extended his support to the people’s struggle at Maharagama Town on Saturday has been arrested on charges of possessing a sharp weapon while entering the President’s House in Colombo, early this morning. The suspect, who was wearing a pair of sandals and wearing a police uniform, came to enter the President's House and was stopped and searched by the security forces on duty for suspicious behaviour. A sharp weapon was recovered from the possession of the sergeant and was handed over to the Fort Police. The sergeant, attached to the Narahenpita Police Garage, is a resident of Homagama, as reported by Daily Mirror.</p>

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<p>As anti-government demonstrations spread across Sri Lanka amid the ongoing political instability and a worsening economic crisis, a man wearing a police uniform was spotted supporting the protesters in Kottawa town on Monday. In a video shared by a Sri Lankan journalist, the cop parks his bike throws away his helmet and starts raising slogans expressing support for the protesters. The police officer was welcomed by applause from the protesters who lauded his participation in the protests.</p>

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The Police Sergeant who extended his support to the people’s struggle at Maharagama Town on Saturday has been arrested on charges of possessing a sharp weapon while entering the President’s House in Colombo, early this morning.

The Police Sergeant who extended his support to the people’s struggle at Maharagama Town on Saturday has been arrested on charges of possessing a sharp weapon while entering the President’s House in Colombo, early this morning. The suspect, who was wearing a pair of sandals and wearing a police uniform, came to enter the President's House and was stopped and searched by the security forces on duty for suspicious behaviour. A sharp weapon was recovered from the possession of the sergeant and was handed over to the Fort Police. The sergeant, attached to the Narahenpita Police Garage, is a resident of Homagama, as reported by Daily Mirror. A police officer supports the protest amidst loud applause from the protestors. #LKA #SriLanka #SriLankaCrisis #July9th pic.twitter.com/Ld9tgFS6Qi — Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 💉 (@SriLankaTweet) July 9, 2022 × As anti-government demonstrations spread across Sri Lanka amid the ongoing political instability and a worsening economic crisis, a man wearing a police uniform was spotted supporting the protesters in Kottawa town on Monday. In a video shared by a Sri Lankan journalist, the cop parks his bike throws away his helmet and starts raising slogans expressing support for the protesters. The police officer was welcomed by applause from the protesters who lauded his participation in the protests. Sri Lankans have endured months of medicine and food shortages and electricity blackouts while fuel stations have run out of petrol and diesel despite pleas to Russia and others for discounted oil. Unofficial inflation rates are second only to those of Zimbabwe, making many goods -- if they can be found -- too expensive for many people to afford. The United Nations has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with millions already in need of aid. More than three-quarters of the population had reduced their food intake due to the country's severe food shortages, the UN says. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Defence chiefs are said to be fed up with trying to enact the prime minister and home secretary’s rapidly imploding plan of using the military to control small boats in the Channel. The Royal Navy is threatening to “walk away” from Boris Johnson and Priti Patel’s plan to stem the number of boats carrying asylum seekers across the Channel as official data shows how spectacularly the policy has backfired.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by The Guardian, Tobias Ellwood, Conservative chair of the influential defence committee, which has completed a damning inquiry into the use of the military in the Channel, said: “I know the MoD really wants to walk away from this, wants this to conclude. There’ll be less political pressure now. The prime minister is going. From my personal perspective, I can say this is a complete waste of naval time. The navy is already overstretched.”</p>

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<p>Despite promises of more cooperation, the number of migrants seeking to cross the Channel from France to England surged in the first half of this year, according to the French interior ministry. From January 1 to June 13, there were 777 attempted crossings involving 20,132 people, up 68 per cent from the same period last year, it said.</p>

<p>In a controversial policy, Britain is planning to deport illegal migrants, including those who arrive across the Channel, to Rwanda under an agreement with the African nation. However, the first flight last month was cancelled after a last-minute intervention by the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), a decision which enraged London.</p>

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Defence chiefs are said to be fed up with trying to enact the prime minister and home secretary’s rapidly imploding plan of using the military to control small boats in the Channel.

Defence chiefs are said to be fed up with trying to enact the prime minister and home secretary’s rapidly imploding plan of using the military to control small boats in the Channel. The Royal Navy is threatening to “walk away” from Boris Johnson and Priti Patel’s plan to stem the number of boats carrying asylum seekers across the Channel as official data shows how spectacularly the policy has backfired. As reported by The Guardian, Tobias Ellwood, Conservative chair of the influential defence committee, which has completed a damning inquiry into the use of the military in the Channel, said: “I know the MoD really wants to walk away from this, wants this to conclude. There’ll be less political pressure now. The prime minister is going. From my personal perspective, I can say this is a complete waste of naval time. The navy is already overstretched.” Also Read: How did this century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai start 'walking'? Despite promises of more cooperation, the number of migrants seeking to cross the Channel from France to England surged in the first half of this year, according to the French interior ministry. From January 1 to June 13, there were 777 attempted crossings involving 20,132 people, up 68 per cent from the same period last year, it said. In a controversial policy, Britain is planning to deport illegal migrants, including those who arrive across the Channel, to Rwanda under an agreement with the African nation. However, the first flight last month was cancelled after a last-minute intervention by the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), a decision which enraged London. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Monsoon has hit most parts of India, with heavy rains pouring down in many parts of the country. The heavy showers have even led to floods in some areas.&nbsp;Over the next few days, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in many parts of the country including Goa, Maharashtra, Delhi, etc. Dark monsoon clouds scattered across the country, but in&nbsp;an unusually active and early time&nbsp;of the annual rainy season.&nbsp;M Mohapatra who is the&nbsp;director-general of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that&nbsp;“The entire country has&nbsp;active monsoon conditions, which&nbsp;will persist for the next 10 days as per forecasts".</p>

<p>The downpours have also resulted in landslides and cloudbursts in some areas, which have resulted in the deaths of many people, and damage to the area. Cloudbursts were reported in places like Amarnath and Kullu, which resulted in floods in the areas and many casualties were reported. Orange, yellow, and red alerts have been issued for many parts of the country. Gujarat has also entered the list, with heavy showers, and waterlogged areas.</p>

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<h2><strong>Amarnath weather updates: Amarnath Yatra begins again after a halt due to&nbsp;cloudburst incident</strong></h2>

<p>Severe rains were reported in Amarnath on Friday, July 8 in Amarnath due to a cloudburst, which resulted in flash floods in the area. The death toll has risen to 16 and many people went missing. However, six pilgrims were rescued and evacuated by the Army's operations on July 9. 25 tents and 3 community kitchens in the base camps were damaged. four telephone numbers were given by the Union Territory administration and the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) in order to help the families of those who have been affected due to the cloudburst. Due to this incident, the Yatra was halted. However, 2 days after the incident the Yatra resumed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Maharashtra Weather Update: Moderate Rains in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. More showers predicted in the coming days</strong></h2>

<p>On July 11, IMD predicted moderate rainfalls in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra for the next 24 hours. And,&nbsp;light to moderate rains was reported in the cities. The civic officials said that there were no reports of waterlogging in Mumbai. There is also a possibility of heavy showers in isolated places. On Saturday, i.e. July 9&nbsp;Vasmat taluka in the Hingoli district received heavy rains which resulted in flooding of the&nbsp;Asana river. Earlier 30 houses were also damaged in Palghar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai is one of the worst affected cities. With waterlogged roads, closed subways, and traffic jams all over the city, the people are suffering a lot of problems.&nbsp;However, on Monday the officials said that as there were no reports of waterlogging, no public buses were diverted. The local train services were also running normally on Monday, even though they were delayed for the past few days due to heavy showers in the island city. According to a report by PTI, Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 12.04 mm in the 24 hour-period till 8 am on Monday.&nbsp;While the IMD department and Mumbai Police are giving regular updates, people are also sharing videos and images on social media. Some are enjoying the Juhu beach while some are enjoying the rainy season sitting at their homes and relaxing.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Himachal Pradesh is to receive light to moderate rains, on high alert</strong></h2>

<p>On July 11, Skymet predicted that Himachal Pradesh with some other states in North India will receive light to moderate rains in the next 24 hours. Heavy rains could also be received in some areas in the state.&nbsp;Earlier, cloudbursts were reported in some parts of the states. The weatherman also predicted heavy rains in the state, after which the Himachal government on July 9, put 12 districts on high alert. An orange alert was also issued in Shimla earlier.&nbsp;Last week,&nbsp;a woman died and four people went missing in&nbsp;Choj and Malana in Himachal’s Kullu district due to a cloudburst in the city washing away houses, roads, and bridges. Following this&nbsp;Gohar nullah, which is near Manikaran was also hit by a cloudburst. Four people went missing and have not been found yet, because of which it is feared that they may have drowned. The river's flow had changed and water was directed to the village area. Camping sites, tourist camps, and restaurants were also washed away. Landslides were also reported in the Parvati valley resulting in the closure of the roads and traffic jams. The roads were covered with solid&nbsp;material and rocks and some were completely damaged.</p>

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<h2><strong>Delhi Weather Update: The capital receives rainfall after a long break</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi has finally received rainfall after a long break. The ANI also tweeted about the same. IMD predicted light rains in the capital and surrounding NCR region earlier today, i.e., 11th July. IMD announced in June end that Monsoon has begun in the capital. With the city and the surrounding NCR region struggling from the scorching heat, the onset of the Monsoon is a sign of relief. Though a lot of predictions were made regarding downpours in the region, no such rains were reported in the past few days but have finally now. The AQI of the capital also rose up and became "satisfactory".&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Karnataka Weather Update: Karnataka still under red alert</strong></h2>

<p>Karnataka is also under red alert as most parts of the state are receiving continuous rains.&nbsp;Schools and colleges are also shut in 8 districts of the state for the third consecutive day. IMD has also predicted heavy showers in the state, along with a few others, during the next 4-5 days, and tweeted about the same.&nbsp;A landslide was also reported in&nbsp;Dakshina Kannada, in which the death of three people was reported. Karnataka is also one of the most affected states in Maharashtra. "Teams&nbsp;from&nbsp;National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed in Kodagu, Karwar, and Udupi", said the state's CM&nbsp;Basavaraj Bommai.</p>

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Monsoon has hit most parts of India, with heavy rains pouring down in many parts of the country. The heavy showers have even led to floods in some areas. Over the next few days, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in many parts of the country including Goa, Maharashtra, Delhi, etc.

Monsoon has hit most parts of India, with heavy rains pouring down in many parts of the country. The heavy showers have even led to floods in some areas. Over the next few days, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in many parts of the country including Goa, Maharashtra, Delhi, etc. Dark monsoon clouds scattered across the country, but in an unusually active and early time of the annual rainy season. M Mohapatra who is the director-general of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that “The entire country has active monsoon conditions, which will persist for the next 10 days as per forecasts". The downpours have also resulted in landslides and cloudbursts in some areas, which have resulted in the deaths of many people, and damage to the area. Cloudbursts were reported in places like Amarnath and Kullu, which resulted in floods in the areas and many casualties were reported. Orange, yellow, and red alerts have been issued for many parts of the country. Gujarat has also entered the list, with heavy showers, and waterlogged areas. Also read | Mumbai Rains highlights: Heavy traffic due to waterlogged roads, IMD issues orange alert in Mumbai till July 8 Amarnath weather updates: Amarnath Yatra begins again after a halt due to cloudburst incident Severe rains were reported in Amarnath on Friday, July 8 in Amarnath due to a cloudburst, which resulted in flash floods in the area. The death toll has risen to 16 and many people went missing. However, six pilgrims were rescued and evacuated by the Army's operations on July 9. 25 tents and 3 community kitchens in the base camps were damaged. four telephone numbers were given by the Union Territory administration and the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) in order to help the families of those who have been affected due to the cloudburst. Due to this incident, the Yatra was halted. However, 2 days after the incident the Yatra resumed. Maharashtra Weather Update: Moderate Rains in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. More showers predicted in the coming days On July 11, IMD predicted moderate rainfalls in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra for the next 24 hours. And, light to moderate rains was reported in the cities. The civic officials said that there were no reports of waterlogging in Mumbai. There is also a possibility of heavy showers in isolated places. On Saturday, i.e. July 9 Vasmat taluka in the Hingoli district received heavy rains which resulted in flooding of the Asana river. Earlier 30 houses were also damaged in Palghar. Mumbai is one of the worst affected cities. With waterlogged roads, closed subways, and traffic jams all over the city, the people are suffering a lot of problems. However, on Monday the officials said that as there were no reports of waterlogging, no public buses were diverted. The local train services were also running normally on Monday, even though they were delayed for the past few days due to heavy showers in the island city. According to a report by PTI, Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 12.04 mm in the 24 hour-period till 8 am on Monday. While the IMD department and Mumbai Police are giving regular updates, people are also sharing videos and images on social media. Some are enjoying the Juhu beach while some are enjoying the rainy season sitting at their homes and relaxing. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Millions affected by deadly floods in South Asia Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Himachal Pradesh is to receive light to moderate rains, on high alert On July 11, Skymet predicted that Himachal Pradesh with some other states in North India will receive light to moderate rains in the next 24 hours. Heavy rains could also be received in some areas in the state. Earlier, cloudbursts were reported in some parts of the states. The weatherman also predicted heavy rains in the state, after which the Himachal government on July 9, put 12 districts on high alert. An orange alert was also issued in Shimla earlier. Last week, a woman died and four people went missing in Choj and Malana in Himachal’s Kullu district due to a cloudburst in the city washing away houses, roads, and bridges. Following this Gohar nullah, which is near Manikaran was also hit by a cloudburst. Four people went missing and have not been found yet, because of which it is feared that they may have drowned. The river's flow had changed and water was directed to the village area. Camping sites, tourist camps, and restaurants were also washed away. Landslides were also reported in the Parvati valley resulting in the closure of the roads and traffic jams. The roads were covered with solid material and rocks and some were completely damaged. Also read | IMD predicts monsoon to arrive in all of India by July 6 Delhi Weather Update: The capital receives rainfall after a long break Delhi has finally received rainfall after a long break. The ANI also tweeted about the same. IMD predicted light rains in the capital and surrounding NCR region earlier today, i.e., 11th July. IMD announced in June end that Monsoon has begun in the capital. With the city and the surrounding NCR region struggling from the scorching heat, the onset of the Monsoon is a sign of relief. Though a lot of predictions were made regarding downpours in the region, no such rains were reported in the past few days but have finally now. The AQI of the capital also rose up and became "satisfactory". See the tweet by ANI below, #WATCH Relief for Delhiites as rain lashes the National Capital! Visuals from near ITO. pic.twitter.com/ArqElNna71 — ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2022 × Karnataka Weather Update: Karnataka still under red alert Karnataka is also under red alert as most parts of the state are receiving continuous rains. Schools and colleges are also shut in 8 districts of the state for the third consecutive day. IMD has also predicted heavy showers in the state, along with a few others, during the next 4-5 days, and tweeted about the same. A landslide was also reported in Dakshina Kannada, in which the death of three people was reported. Karnataka is also one of the most affected states in Maharashtra. "Teams from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed in Kodagu, Karwar, and Udupi", said the state's CM Basavaraj Bommai. See the tweet by IMD below, (ii) A fresh intense wet spell likely over Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and coastal Karnataka from 12th July, 2022. 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<p>Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop". Since then, cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich have been touted as destinations, research projects have gobbled up millions of dollars and a host of commercial ventures have sprung up.</p>

<p>As reported by AFP, Rick Geddes, a transport infrastructure expert at Cornell University in the United States, who compared the excitement to the early days of aviation, said, "The transportation network has not had a new mode for over 100 years." And, nobody has come close to making the hyperloop work.</p>

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<p>The difficulties have ranged from costs and finding suitable locations, to simply persuading people that travelling through a narrow tunnel at speeds faster than a jet plane is a good idea. Musk's initial proposal would have been a "barf ride", transport blogger Alon Levy wrote at the time. Despite all the problems, though, the hyperloop idea still energises university campuses, corporate board rooms and city halls across the world.</p>

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<p>Hidde de Bos, a 22-year-old engineering student, first heard of it four years ago. His university at Delft in the Netherlands excelled in competitions run by Musk's SpaceX firm, which invited students to develop pods to fire through vacuum tunnels. "It made me really excited to see what the possibilities were," he told AFP. He is now chief engineer of Delft Hyperloop, a non-profit university spin-off.</p>

<p>He now predicts the first city-to-city track within five years but won't divulge the location. Geddes is also optimistic about the future, though he also reflected that past promises weighed heavy. "We used to say five to 10 years," he said. "That was five years ago. Maybe it's five to 10 years now."</p>

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Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop".

Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop". Since then, cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich have been touted as destinations, research projects have gobbled up millions of dollars and a host of commercial ventures have sprung up. As reported by AFP, Rick Geddes, a transport infrastructure expert at Cornell University in the United States, who compared the excitement to the early days of aviation, said, "The transportation network has not had a new mode for over 100 years." And, nobody has come close to making the hyperloop work. × The difficulties have ranged from costs and finding suitable locations, to simply persuading people that travelling through a narrow tunnel at speeds faster than a jet plane is a good idea. Musk's initial proposal would have been a "barf ride", transport blogger Alon Levy wrote at the time. Despite all the problems, though, the hyperloop idea still energises university campuses, corporate board rooms and city halls across the world. Also Read: How did this century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai start 'walking'? Hidde de Bos, a 22-year-old engineering student, first heard of it four years ago. His university at Delft in the Netherlands excelled in competitions run by Musk's SpaceX firm, which invited students to develop pods to fire through vacuum tunnels. "It made me really excited to see what the possibilities were," he told AFP. He is now chief engineer of Delft Hyperloop, a non-profit university spin-off. He now predicts the first city-to-city track within five years but won't divulge the location. Geddes is also optimistic about the future, though he also reflected that past promises weighed heavy. "We used to say five to 10 years," he said. "That was five years ago. Maybe it's five to 10 years now." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A mineral spa in northern Iraq is regaining popularity as renovation work has brought back visitors, to a city once ruled by jihadists, who carried out mass executions. Hisham Khaled often visited the Hamam al-Alil baths as a child with his father but since the facility's restoration, he comes alone. His father, a policeman, was executed near the baths by the Islamic State (IS) group in 2016.<br />
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Located 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Mosul, Hamam al-Alil -- meaning the baths of the sick in Arabic -- built a solid reputation over decades with its therapeutic sulphurous waters. But the spa and surrounding village, which shares the same name, are now also known for massacres committed by IS during its occupation of the area.<br />
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"I lost the people who were dearest to me," says Khaled, 21, sitting shirtless and in his underpants near the spa's circular pool, as reported by AFP.<br />
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Like other parts of the Mosul area, the slow pace of reconstruction, five years after the jihadists were driven out, leaves locals frustrated. But last month's reopening of the baths, on the banks of the Tigris River, contributes to a return to normality, even if the scars of conflict remain. Khaled is now a masseur at the spa and bathes regularly. He says the sulphur-rich waters have cured him of an allergy and dermatological problems.</p>

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The resort, built in 1984, accommodates between 75 and 100 people, with men and women using separate areas. &nbsp;On surrounding sidewalks, makeshift stalls sell plastic bottles filled with sulphurous mud. After the defeat of IS in 2017, the baths remained popular although the building had fallen into disrepair, with chipped tiles and broken windows. In 2019, authorities undertook renovation work costing $500,000.&nbsp;<br />
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In late 2016, months before being driven out of Mosul by the Iraqi army and a US-led international coalition, IS rounded up and executed hundreds of people.<br />
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The bodies of some of the victims were initially found dumped in the open among garbage, leading investigators to the mass grave estimated to hold "the bodies of at least 300 former local police officers", Human Rights Watch said at the time. Today, local officials denounce the slow pace of identifying the bodies as DNA testing is still underway. The jihadists "worked at night, they executed them and buried them with a bulldozer", explains Ahmed, the spa employee.<br />
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A mineral spa in northern Iraq is regaining popularity as renovation work has brought back visitors, to a city once ruled by jihadists, who carried out mass executions.

A mineral spa in northern Iraq is regaining popularity as renovation work has brought back visitors, to a city once ruled by jihadists, who carried out mass executions. Hisham Khaled often visited the Hamam al-Alil baths as a child with his father but since the facility's restoration, he comes alone. His father, a policeman, was executed near the baths by the Islamic State (IS) group in 2016. Located 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Mosul, Hamam al-Alil -- meaning the baths of the sick in Arabic -- built a solid reputation over decades with its therapeutic sulphurous waters. But the spa and surrounding village, which shares the same name, are now also known for massacres committed by IS during its occupation of the area. "I lost the people who were dearest to me," says Khaled, 21, sitting shirtless and in his underpants near the spa's circular pool, as reported by AFP. Like other parts of the Mosul area, the slow pace of reconstruction, five years after the jihadists were driven out, leaves locals frustrated. But last month's reopening of the baths, on the banks of the Tigris River, contributes to a return to normality, even if the scars of conflict remain. Khaled is now a masseur at the spa and bathes regularly. He says the sulphur-rich waters have cured him of an allergy and dermatological problems. Also Read: How did this century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai start 'walking'? The resort, built in 1984, accommodates between 75 and 100 people, with men and women using separate areas. On surrounding sidewalks, makeshift stalls sell plastic bottles filled with sulphurous mud. After the defeat of IS in 2017, the baths remained popular although the building had fallen into disrepair, with chipped tiles and broken windows. In 2019, authorities undertook renovation work costing $500,000. In late 2016, months before being driven out of Mosul by the Iraqi army and a US-led international coalition, IS rounded up and executed hundreds of people. The bodies of some of the victims were initially found dumped in the open among garbage, leading investigators to the mass grave estimated to hold "the bodies of at least 300 former local police officers", Human Rights Watch said at the time. Today, local officials denounce the slow pace of identifying the bodies as DNA testing is still underway. The jihadists "worked at night, they executed them and buried them with a bulldozer", explains Ahmed, the spa employee. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iraq's Hamams: Once IS mass execution sites, now being restored as mineral spa

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