A dramatic video of a 40-metre superyacht sinking went viral on social media platforms. The moment, which was captured on Saturday (August 20), stunned people. The yacht sank in the Gulf of Squillace, about nine nautical miles off the coast of Catanzaro, in southern Italy.&nbsp;

Reports have mentioned that all four passengers and five crew members were rescued from the vessel by the Crotone Coast Guard coordinated rescue efforts.&nbsp;

However, the yacht could not be saved.&nbsp;

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The vessel, flying the Cayman Island flag but with an Italian crew, was heading from Gallipoli to Milazzo when the horrific incident occurred.&nbsp;

An investigation has been opened, as the reason why the yacht sank is unclear so far.&nbsp;

Video from the Coast Guard showed the yacht tilting and finally sinking.&nbsp;

Watch it here:&nbsp;

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Sky News reported that worsening weather conditions made it next to impossible for a rescue tugboat to bring the yacht to safety.&nbsp;

Media reports also mentioned that the crew were transferred to the coastguard patrol boat to be taken to Catanzaro Marina port.&nbsp;

According to Super Yacht Times, the vessel named My Saga, was built in Italy in 2007 as Yuko.&nbsp;

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A dramatic video of a 40-metre superyacht sinking went viral on social media platforms. The moment, which was captured on Saturday (August 20), stunned people. The yacht sank in the Gulf of Squillace, about nine nautical miles off the coast of Catanzaro, in southern Italy.

A dramatic video of a 40-metre superyacht sinking went viral on social media platforms. The moment, which was captured on Saturday (August 20), stunned people. The yacht sank in the Gulf of Squillace, about nine nautical miles off the coast of Catanzaro, in southern Italy. Reports have mentioned that all four passengers and five crew members were rescued from the vessel by the Crotone Coast Guard coordinated rescue efforts. However, the yacht could not be saved. LISTEN IN | NASA reshares the eerie and haunting sound of a black hole The vessel, flying the Cayman Island flag but with an Italian crew, was heading from Gallipoli to Milazzo when the horrific incident occurred. An investigation has been opened, as the reason why the yacht sank is unclear so far. Video from the Coast Guard showed the yacht tilting and finally sinking. Watch it here: This is the dramatic moment a 130ft super #Yacht sank off the coast of southern #Italy after getting into trouble late at night. Four passengers and one crew member - all #Italian - were immediately taken off the yacht.#CatanzaroMarina . 📹-GuardiaCostiera pic.twitter.com/RDV541YXzH — Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) August 23, 2022 × ALSO READ | Mind-blowing images of Jupiter taken by James Webb telescope released by NASA Sky News reported that worsening weather conditions made it next to impossible for a rescue tugboat to bring the yacht to safety. Media reports also mentioned that the crew were transferred to the coastguard patrol boat to be taken to Catanzaro Marina port. According to Super Yacht Times, the vessel named My Saga, was built in Italy in 2007 as Yuko. 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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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (August 24) that the country will scrap the requirement&nbsp;of pre-departure COVID-19 (coronavirus) tests for vaccinated travellers to the country.&nbsp;

Kishida informed that the easing of rules regarding the Covid testing will go into effect on September 7.&nbsp;

While addressing media online, Kishida said, "With regards to travellers from Japan to overseas, who needed to test before returning to Japan that has been an inconvenience, starting from September 7, rather than providing a negative test within 72 hours of returning, we will make it possible to use a certificate of vaccination."&nbsp;

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"We intend that from September 7, people who have received three doses of (COVID-19) vaccine will no longer need to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate,” he added.&nbsp;

He further noted that a decision on whether or not the nation should raise the daily entry level from the current 20,000 will be made soon.

In this context, Kyodo News and some other local media reported that earlier this week that the government was planning to raise the level to 50,000.&nbsp;

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The Japanese prime minister is recuperating from COVID-19 at his official residence.&nbsp;

Japan has been extremely strict on Covid measures. The country imposed some of the strictest pandemic border measures to curb the spread of the deadly virus.&nbsp;

The nation previously asked the travellers to present a negative coronavirus test, which is taken within 72 hours of departure.&nbsp;But the country has been relaxing some of the rules to open up the economy.&nbsp;

In June, Japan opened up to tourists for the first time in two years, however, the nation asked them to apply for visas and stick to guided, package tours have kept the actual numbers of inbound visitors small.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (August 24) that the country will scrap the requirement of pre-departure COVID-19 (coronavirus) tests for vaccinated travellers to the country.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (August 24) that the country will scrap the requirement of pre-departure COVID-19 (coronavirus) tests for vaccinated travellers to the country. Kishida informed that the easing of rules regarding the Covid testing will go into effect on September 7. While addressing media online, Kishida said, "With regards to travellers from Japan to overseas, who needed to test before returning to Japan that has been an inconvenience, starting from September 7, rather than providing a negative test within 72 hours of returning, we will make it possible to use a certificate of vaccination." ALSO READ | Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week "We intend that from September 7, people who have received three doses of (COVID-19) vaccine will no longer need to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate,” he added. He further noted that a decision on whether or not the nation should raise the daily entry level from the current 20,000 will be made soon. In this context, Kyodo News and some other local media reported that earlier this week that the government was planning to raise the level to 50,000. ALSO READ | Spain: A shooter euthanised before he could stand court trial; victims feel hard done by The Japanese prime minister is recuperating from COVID-19 at his official residence. Japan has been extremely strict on Covid measures. The country imposed some of the strictest pandemic border measures to curb the spread of the deadly virus. The nation previously asked the travellers to present a negative coronavirus test, which is taken within 72 hours of departure. But the country has been relaxing some of the rules to open up the economy. In June, Japan opened up to tourists for the first time in two years, however, the nation asked them to apply for visas and stick to guided, package tours have kept the actual numbers of inbound visitors small. 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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Charles Dickens Imene Oliha, a diplomat to the United Nations avoided a rape charge in New York City because of diplomatic immunity, the New York Daily News reported.&nbsp;

As per the report, the 46-year-old is a career diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in South Sudan. He is reportedly accused of making a pass at a woman, who was out walking a friend’s dog in upper Manhattan.&nbsp;

She rejected his advances. But the woman said that he forced his way into her apartment and raped her twice. This happened at 11pm (local time) last Sunday.&nbsp;

The news report also mentioned that the man lives in the same apartment as the woman.&nbsp;

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It is understood that the incident was not immediately reported. The report mentioned that the woman reported the alleged rape to local police several hours after the a convinced her.&nbsp; 
The victim also said she was in shock.&nbsp;

Later, she went to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights to undergo medical tests.&nbsp;

After the police complaint was filed, Oliha was taken into custody, but he was released after the police verified his diplomatic status. The officials stated that they were investigating Oliha.&nbsp;

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The NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner Julian Phillips said, “This remains an ongoing investigation”. He noted that it was a “state department matter”.&nbsp;

Commenting on the arrest and the subsequent release of Oliha, New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams said that an investigation was underway. He also added that “sexual assault of any kind should never be tolerated”.&nbsp;

Stéphane Dujarric, who is a spokesman for the UN secretary-general, said: “We are aware of this report, which is very concerning. Any case of alleged sexual assault needs to be fully investigated. This particular case involves a member of the Permanent Mission of South Sudan who is not a staff member of the United Nations. This is a bilateral issue between South Sudan and the US authorities.”&nbsp;

Dujarric added. “We will continue to follow the situation.”&nbsp;

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Charles Dickens Imene Oliha, a diplomat to the United Nations avoided a rape charge in New York City because of diplomatic immunity, the New York Daily News reported. As per the report, the 46-year-old is a career diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in South Sudan. He is reportedly accused of making a pass at a woman, who was out walking a friend’s dog in upper Manhattan. She rejected his advances. But the woman said that he forced his way into her apartment and raped her twice. This happened at 11pm (local time) last Sunday. The news report also mentioned that the man lives in the same apartment as the woman. ALSO READ | Paul Pelosi, husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to drunk driving charge It is understood that the incident was not immediately reported. The report mentioned that the woman reported the alleged rape to local police several hours after the a convinced her. The victim also said she was in shock. Later, she went to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights to undergo medical tests. After the police complaint was filed, Oliha was taken into custody, but he was released after the police verified his diplomatic status. The officials stated that they were investigating Oliha. ALSO READ | Ukraine war: UN condemns cages put up in Mariupol concert hall for prisoners of war The NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner Julian Phillips said, “This remains an ongoing investigation”. He noted that it was a “state department matter”. Commenting on the arrest and the subsequent release of Oliha, New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams said that an investigation was underway. He also added that “sexual assault of any kind should never be tolerated”. Stéphane Dujarric, who is a spokesman for the UN secretary-general, said: “We are aware of this report, which is very concerning. Any case of alleged sexual assault needs to be fully investigated. This particular case involves a member of the Permanent Mission of South Sudan who is not a staff member of the United Nations. This is a bilateral issue between South Sudan and the US authorities.” Dujarric added. “We will continue to follow the situation.” 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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Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa might return to the country by the first week of September. News agency Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter. The sources told the news agency on Tuesday (August 23) that the return is dependent on arrangements to secure his safety.&nbsp;

Rajapaksa left the country last month in a military plane amid nationwide protests over the country's worst economic crisis. He landed in the neighbouring country, Maldives, and then spent weeks in Singapore before flying to Thailand. Ever since leaving the country, Rajapaksa has not made any comments or public appearances.&nbsp;

Recently, local media reported that Rajapaksa was expected to return to the island nation on August 24. But the arrival has apparently been delayed.&nbsp;

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Reuters report mentioned that the delay occurred because talks are continuing between the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the government over his security and other concerns.&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency, one of the sources, who is a Sri Lankan government official, said: "He definitely wants to come back. But security is the main issue and intelligence has advised that he delay his return. He may return in two weeks or even before that if arrangements for his safety can be made."&nbsp;

While the second source said the high cost of his stay in Thailand was one of the reasons that he is seeking a return home as soon as possible.&nbsp;

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The source said: "The bill has now run to several hundred million rupees as it includes the cost for a private jet, a presidential suite and round the clock security. The cost is becoming prohibitive."&nbsp;

Another source close to the Rajapaksa family said that the expenses of Rajapaksa’s stay in Thailand are largely being borne by some of his supporters.&nbsp;

Sagara Kariyawasam, who is SLPP general secretary, said the party had met President Ranil Wickremesinghe to talk about the arrangements for Rajapaksa's safe return.&nbsp;

Kariyawasam said, "We have made the request for his return to be facilitated as soon as possible.”&nbsp;

In the past few months, Sri Lanka suffered through because of food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation. This was in he aftermath as the nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods.&nbsp;

In a dramatic turn of events on July 9, hundreds of thousands of people in Colombo stormed the presidential palace, demanding Rajapaksa take responsibility for shortages of medicines, food and fuel.&nbsp;

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Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa might return to the country by the first week of September. News agency Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter.

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa might return to the country by the first week of September. News agency Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter. The sources told the news agency on Tuesday (August 23) that the return is dependent on arrangements to secure his safety. Rajapaksa left the country last month in a military plane amid nationwide protests over the country's worst economic crisis. He landed in the neighbouring country, Maldives, and then spent weeks in Singapore before flying to Thailand. Ever since leaving the country, Rajapaksa has not made any comments or public appearances. Recently, local media reported that Rajapaksa was expected to return to the island nation on August 24. But the arrival has apparently been delayed. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka ranks 5th among 10 countries with highest food price inflation: World Bank Reuters report mentioned that the delay occurred because talks are continuing between the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the government over his security and other concerns. As quoted by the news agency, one of the sources, who is a Sri Lankan government official, said: "He definitely wants to come back. But security is the main issue and intelligence has advised that he delay his return. He may return in two weeks or even before that if arrangements for his safety can be made." While the second source said the high cost of his stay in Thailand was one of the reasons that he is seeking a return home as soon as possible. ALSO READ | Islamabad court summons former PM Imran Khan in contempt case on August 31 The source said: "The bill has now run to several hundred million rupees as it includes the cost for a private jet, a presidential suite and round the clock security. The cost is becoming prohibitive." Another source close to the Rajapaksa family said that the expenses of Rajapaksa’s stay in Thailand are largely being borne by some of his supporters. Sagara Kariyawasam, who is SLPP general secretary, said the party had met President Ranil Wickremesinghe to talk about the arrangements for Rajapaksa's safe return. Kariyawasam said, "We have made the request for his return to be facilitated as soon as possible.” In the past few months, Sri Lanka suffered through because of food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation. This was in he aftermath as the nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods. In a dramatic turn of events on July 9, hundreds of thousands of people in Colombo stormed the presidential palace, demanding Rajapaksa take responsibility for shortages of medicines, food and fuel. 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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Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko on Tuesday (August 23) accused the social media giant's Indian boss, Parag Agrawal of "lying" in a tweet in May, an exclusive report by The Washington Post said. Peiter Zatko is the company's former security chief.&nbsp;

CNN and The WaPo published an explosive report which is based on Zatko's revelations regarding security issues related to the micro-blogging site.&nbsp;

The report mentioned that the disclosure, which was last month sent to Congress and federal agencies, mentioned that the social media giant misled federal regulators about its defences against hackers and spam accounts.&nbsp;

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According to the reports, Zatko claimed that Twitter falsely claimed it had a solid security plan and said he had warned colleagues that half the company's servers were running out-of-date and vulnerable software.&nbsp;

The accusations also include Parag Agrawal's name. Zatko claimed that Agrawal lied in a tweet in May. In the tweet, Agrawal says Twitter is "strongly incentivized to detect and remove as much spam as we possibly can."&nbsp;

The accusations show Zatko's apparently tense relationship with Parag, who is the company's former chief technology officer. &nbsp;Parag was CEO after Jack Dorsey stepped down last November.&nbsp;

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The CNN report mentioned that as per the disclosure, Agrawal and his lieutenants repeatedly "discouraged Zatko from providing a full accounting of Twitter's security problems to the company's board of directors".&nbsp;

The report also mentioned that the company's executive team allegedly instructed Zatko to "provide an oral report of his initial findings on the company's security condition to the board rather than a detailed written account".&nbsp;

"We are reviewing the redacted claims that have been published but what we have seen so far is a false narrative that is riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies, and presented without important context," in reponse to the same, Agrawal told employees. A CNN reporter tweeted, citing a memo.&nbsp;

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Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko on Tuesday (August 23) accused the social media giant's Indian boss, Parag Agrawal of "lying" in a tweet in May, an exclusive report by The Washington Post said.

Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko on Tuesday (August 23) accused the social media giant's Indian boss, Parag Agrawal of "lying" in a tweet in May, an exclusive report by The Washington Post said. Peiter Zatko is the company's former security chief. CNN and The WaPo published an explosive report which is based on Zatko's revelations regarding security issues related to the micro-blogging site. The report mentioned that the disclosure, which was last month sent to Congress and federal agencies, mentioned that the social media giant misled federal regulators about its defences against hackers and spam accounts. ALSO READ | Twitter security problems a major threat to users' personal data and national security, alleges whistleblower According to the reports, Zatko claimed that Twitter falsely claimed it had a solid security plan and said he had warned colleagues that half the company's servers were running out-of-date and vulnerable software. The accusations also include Parag Agrawal's name. Zatko claimed that Agrawal lied in a tweet in May. In the tweet, Agrawal says Twitter is "strongly incentivized to detect and remove as much spam as we possibly can." The accusations show Zatko's apparently tense relationship with Parag, who is the company's former chief technology officer. Parag was CEO after Jack Dorsey stepped down last November. ALSO READ | Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India; plans to bring it on par with China The CNN report mentioned that as per the disclosure, Agrawal and his lieutenants repeatedly "discouraged Zatko from providing a full accounting of Twitter's security problems to the company's board of directors". The report also mentioned that the company's executive team allegedly instructed Zatko to "provide an oral report of his initial findings on the company's security condition to the board rather than a detailed written account". "We are reviewing the redacted claims that have been published but what we have seen so far is a false narrative that is riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies, and presented without important context," in reponse to the same, Agrawal told employees. A CNN reporter tweeted, citing a memo. 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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Amid fears of coronavirus (COVID-19) and monkeypox, reports of tomato flu caused panic. Tomato flu (or tomato fever) has emerged in the southern state of Kerala in India among children younger than five years.

Amid fears of coronavirus (COVID-19) and monkeypox, reports of tomato flu caused panic. Tomato flu (or tomato fever) has emerged in the southern state of Kerala in India among children younger than five years. In the latest development, India's health ministry issued an advisory on tomato flu, which is also known as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). The advisory has been issued to the states after more than 100 cases were reported from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Haryana. ALSO READ | Two more states in India now affected by the tomato flu outbreak A recent study by the Lancet Respiratory Medicine Journal stated that the "tomato flu" was first identified in India on May 6 and has so far infected children under the age of five. This viral illness has led to an alert in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar reported that additionally 26 children (aged 1-9 years) have been reported as having the disease in Odisha. Health Ministry's advisory The health ministry advisory noted: "The name Tomato Flu comes from the main symptom of this disease, i.e, tomato-shaped blisters on several body parts. The blisters start as red-coloured small blisters and resemble tomatoes when they enlarge." "Primary symptoms observed in children with Tomato Flu are similar to those of other viral infections, which include fever, rashes and pain in joints. Rashes on skin can also lead to skin irritation," it added. ALSO READ | Smoking, alcohol, high BMI: Study reveals risk factors responsible for almost half of cancer deaths What are the symptoms of tomato flu? Symptoms of this disease include mild fever, loss of appetite, malaise and often a sore throat. These are the symptoms experienced in the beginning. The report mentioned that one or two days after the fever begins, small red spots appear which change to blisters and then to ulcers. The sores are usually located on the tongue, gums, inside of the cheeks, palms and soles. Tomato flu is a self-limiting infectious disease as the signs and symptoms resolve after a few days, the ministry said. It also mentioned that the disease appears to be a clinical variant of the so-called HFMD that is common in school-going children. The ministry said: "Infants and young children are also prone to this infection through use of nappies, touching unclean surfaces as well as putting things directly into the mouth. HFMD occurs mainly in children under 10 years of age, but it can occur in adults too." ALSO READ | Scientists develop microrobots that surround a cancer cell and kill it What is the treatment for tomato flu? The health ministry's statement said that the best way to prevent this disease is by maintaining proper hygiene and sanitisation of the surrounding environment as well as preventing the infected child from sharing toys, clothes, food, or other items with other non-infected children. Is tomato flu life-threatening? The Lancet study mentioned that the rare viral infection is in an "endemic state" and is considered non-life-threatening. But, it added that there's a need to prevent further outbreaks because of the dreadful experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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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The US Geological Survey states that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday (August 23). The impact of the quake sent people fleeing their homes. So far, no casualties or damage have been reported.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency measured that the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.5. It said it was too deep to trigger a tsunami.&nbsp;

The news agency AFP reported that the earthquake occurred at around 1430 GMT in the waters off the southwestern coast of Sumatra island. It is nearest to Bengkulu, South Sumatra and Lampung provinces.&nbsp;

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The local media reported and also witnesses contacted by AFP revealed that the earthquake sent people in South Sumatra and Bengkulu rushing from their homes.&nbsp;

A report by The Associated Press noted that the residents received text messages later saying there was no danger of a tsunami. It also said that the epicentre was in the sea about 64 kilometres from shore.&nbsp;

In the aftermath, the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BKMG) advised residents to "watch out for possible aftershocks".&nbsp;

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Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire".&nbsp;

The last major earthquake was in March, a 6.7-magnitude it the island off Sumatra island's west coast. Residents of North Sumatra's Nias and Hibala islands reported being shaken awake by the tremors.&nbsp;

Not to forget the one in 2004. When a 9.1-magnitude quake struck the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 people throughout the region.&nbsp;

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The US Geological Survey states that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday (August 23). The impact of the quake sent people fleeing their homes.

The US Geological Survey states that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday (August 23). The impact of the quake sent people fleeing their homes. So far, no casualties or damage have been reported. On the other hand, the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency measured that the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.5. It said it was too deep to trigger a tsunami. The news agency AFP reported that the earthquake occurred at around 1430 GMT in the waters off the southwestern coast of Sumatra island. It is nearest to Bengkulu, South Sumatra and Lampung provinces. ALSO READ | Ukraine is on high alert as I-day approaches, top Ukrainian official tells WION The local media reported and also witnesses contacted by AFP revealed that the earthquake sent people in South Sumatra and Bengkulu rushing from their homes. A report by The Associated Press noted that the residents received text messages later saying there was no danger of a tsunami. It also said that the epicentre was in the sea about 64 kilometres from shore. In the aftermath, the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BKMG) advised residents to "watch out for possible aftershocks". WATCH | Maldives environment minister attacked on camera while riding bike #Earthquake (#gempa) confirmed by seismic data.⚠Preliminary info: M6.4 || 179 km SE of #Bengkulu (#Indonesia) || 8 min ago (local time 21:31:37). Follow the thread for the updates👇 pic.twitter.com/siV9yoAcGv — EMSC (@LastQuake) August 23, 2022 × Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire". The last major earthquake was in March, a 6.7-magnitude it the island off Sumatra island's west coast. Residents of North Sumatra's Nias and Hibala islands reported being shaken awake by the tremors. Not to forget the one in 2004. When a 9.1-magnitude quake struck the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 people throughout the region. (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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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has reshared the sound of a black hole, which is quite spooky and haunting. The audio clip represents actual sound waves, which are coming out from a supermassive black hole located around 250 million light-years away.&nbsp;

The American space agency previously reported that the black hole at the centre of the Perseus galaxy cluster has been associated with sound since 2003.&nbsp;

The sound waves rippling out of the galaxy have been transposed up to 57 and 58 octaves in order to make them audible to human hearing.&nbsp;

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NASA's account, which is dedicated to exoplanets, tweeted: "The misconception that there is no sound in space originates because most space is a ~vacuum, providing no way for sound waves to travel."&nbsp;

It added, "A galaxy cluster has so much gas that we've picked up actual sound. Here it's amplified, and mixed with other data, to hear a black hole!"&nbsp;

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The sound was actually released this year in May as it was coming from Nasa's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Back then, NASA had explained: Astronomers discovered that pressure waves sent out by the black hole caused ripples in the cluster's hot gas that could be translated into a note — one that humans cannot hear some 57 octaves below middle C."&nbsp;&nbsp;

This is not the first time, NASA has also done a sonification of the black hole located around 54 million light years away at the centre of Galaxy Messier 87, or M87. The agency has even produced similar sonification of a distant galaxy.&nbsp;

Not so long ago, the agency even recorded the extraterrestrial sounds of Mars.&nbsp;

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has reshared the sound of a black hole, which is quite spooky and haunting. The audio clip represents actual sound waves, which are coming out from a supermassive black hole located around 250 million light-years away. The American space agency previously reported that the black hole at the centre of the Perseus galaxy cluster has been associated with sound since 2003. The sound waves rippling out of the galaxy have been transposed up to 57 and 58 octaves in order to make them audible to human hearing. ALSO READ | Mind-blowing images of Jupiter taken by James Webb telescope released by NASA NASA's account, which is dedicated to exoplanets, tweeted: "The misconception that there is no sound in space originates because most space is a ~vacuum, providing no way for sound waves to travel." It added, "A galaxy cluster has so much gas that we've picked up actual sound. Here it's amplified, and mixed with other data, to hear a black hole!" Listen to the sound here: The misconception that there is no sound in space originates because most space is a ~vacuum, providing no way for sound waves to travel. A galaxy cluster has so much gas that we've picked up actual sound. Here it's amplified, and mixed with other data, to hear a black hole! pic.twitter.com/RobcZs7F9e — NASA Exoplanets (@NASAExoplanets) August 21, 2022 × ALSO READ | Scientists click sharpest ever image of most massive known star in the Universe The sound was actually released this year in May as it was coming from Nasa's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Back then, NASA had explained: Astronomers discovered that pressure waves sent out by the black hole caused ripples in the cluster's hot gas that could be translated into a note — one that humans cannot hear some 57 octaves below middle C." This is not the first time, NASA has also done a sonification of the black hole located around 54 million light years away at the centre of Galaxy Messier 87, or M87. The agency has even produced similar sonification of a distant galaxy. Not so long ago, the agency even recorded the extraterrestrial sounds of Mars. 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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A Muslim girl who has attained puberty can marry without the consent of her parents under the Mohammedan Law, the Delhi High Court said. The girl can also reside with her husband even if she is underage, the court added.&nbsp;

The observation was made by Justice Jasmeet Singh during a recent hearing of a plea filed by a couple, a minor girl and a man. They were seeking protection and also wanted to ensure that nobody separates them by force.&nbsp;

India-based news agency IANS reported that the couple got married on March 11, which was against the wishes of the girl's parents.&nbsp;

At the time of the marriage, the man was 25 years old and as per her family and police, the girl was 15 years old in March. However, as per the Aadhaar card that was produced before the court by her counsel, she is over 19 years old.&nbsp;

In an order dated August 17, Justice Singh said, "It is thus clear that as per Mohammedan Law, the girl who had attained the age of puberty could marry without consent of her parents and had the right to reside with her husband even when she was less than 18 years of age and thus otherwise (is a) minor girl."&nbsp;

The full copy of the order was released on Monday evening.&nbsp;

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The court also referred to a verdict of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, stating as per Article 195 from the book 'Principles of Mohammedan Law by Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla'.&nbsp;

The text stated that every Mohamedan of sound mind, who has attained puberty, may enter into a contract of marriage.&nbsp;

The petitioners have noted that they were in love with each other and married on March 11, 2022. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with Muslim rites and rituals by Maulana Imtiyaz of Jokihat Masjid, District Aauriya, Bihar.&nbsp;

But the parents of the girl were opposing the marriage and they have reportedly registered a case under Section 363 IPC (Punishment for kidnapping) against the man.&nbsp;

Section 376 IPC (Punishment for sexual assault) and Section 6 POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act have been added later. Though initially, the FIR was under Section 363 IPC.&nbsp;

The plea said that the girl was regularly beaten by her parents at home and the parent even tried to forcibly marry her off to someone else despite her love affair.&nbsp;

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Later, after several due processes, it was revealed that the couple has had sexual intercourse and as per the directions of the Child Welfare Committee, the child victim has been kept at Nirmal Chhaya Complex, Hari Nagar.&nbsp;

The couple is also expecting a child together, the petitioner's counsel stated that the woman is pregnant.&nbsp;

The court allowed them to stay together and also directed the authorities to ensure their personal safety and protection.&nbsp;

It said, "Hence, the petitioners being lawfully wedded to each other cannot be denied the company of each other which is the essence of the marriage. If the petitioners are separated, it will only cause more trauma to the petitioner no.1 and her unborn child."&nbsp;

"The aim of the state here is to protect the best interest of Petitioner no.1. If the petitioner has wilfully consented to the marriage and is happy, the state is no one to enter private space of the petitioner and separate the couple. The doing of the same will tantamount to encroachment of personal space by the state," it added.&nbsp;

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A Muslim girl who has attained puberty can marry without the consent of her parents under the Mohammedan Law, the Delhi High Court said. The girl can also reside with her husband even if she is underage, the court added.

A Muslim girl who has attained puberty can marry without the consent of her parents under the Mohammedan Law, the Delhi High Court said. The girl can also reside with her husband even if she is underage, the court added. The observation was made by Justice Jasmeet Singh during a recent hearing of a plea filed by a couple, a minor girl and a man. They were seeking protection and also wanted to ensure that nobody separates them by force. India-based news agency IANS reported that the couple got married on March 11, which was against the wishes of the girl's parents. At the time of the marriage, the man was 25 years old and as per her family and police, the girl was 15 years old in March. However, as per the Aadhaar card that was produced before the court by her counsel, she is over 19 years old. In an order dated August 17, Justice Singh said, "It is thus clear that as per Mohammedan Law, the girl who had attained the age of puberty could marry without consent of her parents and had the right to reside with her husband even when she was less than 18 years of age and thus otherwise (is a) minor girl." The full copy of the order was released on Monday evening. ALSO READ | Two more states in India now affected by the tomato flu outbreak The court also referred to a verdict of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, stating as per Article 195 from the book 'Principles of Mohammedan Law by Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla'. The text stated that every Mohamedan of sound mind, who has attained puberty, may enter into a contract of marriage. The petitioners have noted that they were in love with each other and married on March 11, 2022. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with Muslim rites and rituals by Maulana Imtiyaz of Jokihat Masjid, District Aauriya, Bihar. But the parents of the girl were opposing the marriage and they have reportedly registered a case under Section 363 IPC (Punishment for kidnapping) against the man. Section 376 IPC (Punishment for sexual assault) and Section 6 POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act have been added later. Though initially, the FIR was under Section 363 IPC. The plea said that the girl was regularly beaten by her parents at home and the parent even tried to forcibly marry her off to someone else despite her love affair. ALSO READ | I want to change UK-India relationship to make it more two-way: Rishi Sunak Later, after several due processes, it was revealed that the couple has had sexual intercourse and as per the directions of the Child Welfare Committee, the child victim has been kept at Nirmal Chhaya Complex, Hari Nagar. The couple is also expecting a child together, the petitioner's counsel stated that the woman is pregnant. The court allowed them to stay together and also directed the authorities to ensure their personal safety and protection. It said, "Hence, the petitioners being lawfully wedded to each other cannot be denied the company of each other which is the essence of the marriage. If the petitioners are separated, it will only cause more trauma to the petitioner no.1 and her unborn child." "The aim of the state here is to protect the best interest of Petitioner no.1. If the petitioner has wilfully consented to the marriage and is happy, the state is no one to enter private space of the petitioner and separate the couple. The doing of the same will tantamount to encroachment of personal space by the state," it added. (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.

Delhi HC: Muslim girls on attaining puberty can marry without parents' consent

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