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<p>Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his Democratic rival Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz "communist", saying he's thrilled that they're on the ticket, and hinting at a debate with the US vice president 'fairly soon'.</p>

<p>"This is a ticket that would want this country to go communist immediately, if not sooner, Trump said in an appearance at <em>Fox &amp; Friends</em> programme on Fox News on Wednesday (Aug 7).<br />
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"This is a shocking pick," he said about Harris announcing the Minnesota governor as her&nbsp;running mate.</p>

<p>"It's very insulting to the Jewish people...very insulting to people that want security," Trump&nbsp;said. He&nbsp;was probably hinting that Harris did not pick Josh Shapiro, another leading contender for running mate because he is Jewish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Describing Walz as a "very, very liberal man", Trump said he is "thrilled" that he is on the Democratic ticket.</p>

<p>"He's very heavy into transgender...anything transgender he thinks is great. He's not where the country is on anything," he added.</p>

<p>Trump described Walz as a smarter version of Harris. "If you look at his record with no walls, no security, let everybody in... he's worse than they are. Nobody knew how radical left she [Harris] was, but he's a smarter version of her."</p>

<p>He also compared Walz to Senator Bernie Sanders, who is known to be a leftist-socialist. "He's probably about the same as Bernie Sanders, probably more so..."</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump says will debate Harris on Fox, but...</strong></h2>

<p>Trump said he would debate Harris, which&nbsp;will be announced 'fairly soon', while hinting he would like the event&nbsp;to happen on Fox News. Earlier, he had dropped out of a debate that was supposed to be hosted by ABC News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don’t know how she debates. I heard she’s sort of a nasty person but not a good debater. But we’ll see, because we’ll be debating her, I guess, in the pretty near future. It’s going to be announced fairly soon.”</p>

<p>"I’d love to see it on Fox, but, you know, it takes two to tango," adding Harris "doesn't want to debate."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-says-not-confident-of-peaceful-transfer-if-trump-loses-748196"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Biden says 'not confident' of peaceful transfer if Trump loses</strong></a></p>

<p>Harris, who had agreed to the ABC News debate and hit out at Trump for cancelling it last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the former US president dropped out of the debate last week, Harris had said at a rally, "If you’ve got something to say, say it to my face.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his Democratic rival Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz "communist", saying he's thrilled that they're on the ticket, and hinting at a debate with the US vice president 'fairly soon'.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his Democratic rival Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz "communist", saying he's thrilled that they're on the ticket, and hinting at a debate with the US vice president 'fairly soon'. "This is a ticket that would want this country to go communist immediately, if not sooner, Trump said in an appearance at Fox & Friends programme on Fox News on Wednesday (Aug 7). "This is a shocking pick," he said about Harris announcing the Minnesota governor as her running mate. "It's very insulting to the Jewish people...very insulting to people that want security," Trump said. He was probably hinting that Harris did not pick Josh Shapiro, another leading contender for running mate because he is Jewish. Describing Walz as a "very, very liberal man", Trump said he is "thrilled" that he is on the Democratic ticket. "He's very heavy into transgender...anything transgender he thinks is great. He's not where the country is on anything," he added. Trump described Walz as a smarter version of Harris. "If you look at his record with no walls, no security, let everybody in... he's worse than they are. Nobody knew how radical left she [Harris] was, but he's a smarter version of her." He also compared Walz to Senator Bernie Sanders, who is known to be a leftist-socialist. "He's probably about the same as Bernie Sanders, probably more so..." Watch | US Elections 2024: Is Tim Walz China’s man in America? | Gravitas × Trump says will debate Harris on Fox, but... Trump said he would debate Harris, which will be announced 'fairly soon', while hinting he would like the event to happen on Fox News. Earlier, he had dropped out of a debate that was supposed to be hosted by ABC News. “I don’t know how she debates. I heard she’s sort of a nasty person but not a good debater. But we’ll see, because we’ll be debating her, I guess, in the pretty near future. It’s going to be announced fairly soon.” "I’d love to see it on Fox, but, you know, it takes two to tango," adding Harris "doesn't want to debate." Also read | Biden says 'not confident' of peaceful transfer if Trump loses Harris, who had agreed to the ABC News debate and hit out at Trump for cancelling it last week. After the former US president dropped out of the debate last week, Harris had said at a rally, "If you’ve got something to say, say it to my face.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump warns Harris-Walz would turn America communist 'immediately,' hints at debate 'soon' but...

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<p>Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows. The country’s Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, said Thursday (Aug 8) that no other suspects were being pursued by the police.</p>

<p>“The situation was serious, the situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” he was quoted as saying in local media.</p>

<p>The second suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old Austrian national with Turkish and Croatian roots. He was detained by special police forces near the stadium where concerts, which now stand cancelled, were slated to take place. A 19-year-old Austrian was earlier arrested in the case. The security officials had found chemical substances and technical devices at his home earlier.</p>

<p>Authorities allege the two men wanted to stage attacks outside the stadium, killing as many as they could using knives and explosives.</p>

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<p>The 19-year-old suspect confessed his dangerous plans, officials claimed, saying, he was “clearly radicalised in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels.” The second suspect was employed by a company providing services at the venue during the concerts.</p>

<p>The developments came as a rude shock for Taylor Swift fans across the country and the globe. Several people had spent thousands of dollars on travel and accommodation ahead of the planned concerts in Austria’s expensive capital city for the sold-out Eras Tour shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning terror plot</strong></p>

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<p>Austria’s Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler acknowledged people’s disappointment over the cancellations of shows and urged Swifties to show unity.</p>

<p>“For many, a dream has been shattered today. On three evenings in Vienna, tens of thousands of #Swifties should have celebrated life together,” he wrote on X.</p>

<p>“I am very sorry that you were denied this. Swifties stick together, hate and terror can’t destroy that,” Kogler added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows.

Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows. The country’s Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, said Thursday (Aug 8) that no other suspects were being pursued by the police. “The situation was serious, the situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” he was quoted as saying in local media. The second suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old Austrian national with Turkish and Croatian roots. He was detained by special police forces near the stadium where concerts, which now stand cancelled, were slated to take place. A 19-year-old Austrian was earlier arrested in the case. The security officials had found chemical substances and technical devices at his home earlier. Authorities allege the two men wanted to stage attacks outside the stadium, killing as many as they could using knives and explosives. Also read: Fans discuss why Taylor Swift is shrieking in every Eras Tour concert; read inside The 19-year-old suspect confessed his dangerous plans, officials claimed, saying, he was “clearly radicalised in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels.” The second suspect was employed by a company providing services at the venue during the concerts. The developments came as a rude shock for Taylor Swift fans across the country and the globe. Several people had spent thousands of dollars on travel and accommodation ahead of the planned concerts in Austria’s expensive capital city for the sold-out Eras Tour shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Watch: Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning terror plot × Austria’s Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler acknowledged people’s disappointment over the cancellations of shows and urged Swifties to show unity. “For many, a dream has been shattered today. On three evenings in Vienna, tens of thousands of #Swifties should have celebrated life together,” he wrote on X. “I am very sorry that you were denied this. Swifties stick together, hate and terror can’t destroy that,” Kogler added. (With inputs from agencies)

IS, al Qaeda material found at suspect’s home in foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift shows

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<p>Nearly 600 people from Bangladesh&nbsp;were stopped from entering India at a&nbsp;border point in the Indian state of&nbsp;West Bengal by the Border Security Force (BSF), which has been on high alert since&nbsp;Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled the country on Monday.</p>

<p>On Wednesday (Aug 7), a&nbsp;day before an interim government was&nbsp;set to take control in Bangladesh, hundreds from the country tried to enter India, pleading with BSF officers for entry, claiming they feared for their lives.</p>

<p>As per a report by India Today, roughly 1,000 Bangladeshi Hindus have gathered at the India-Bangladesh border in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, due to the unstable conditions in Bangladesh. The BSF, however, has prevented them from crossing into India.</p>

<p>Officials reported that the group attempted to cross into India at Dakshin Berubari village in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.</p>

<p>"They appealed to us and asked to be let into the country, saying that they were afraid of being attacked and also feared for their lives. It was explained to them that it is not possible to let them enter in this fashion," said an official.</p>

<p>While some people in the group left, many remained at the border late Wednesday evening, hoping to be allowed entry. A local resident told news agency PTI that the people gathered across the barbed wire were pleading to be let in.</p>

<p>"But we are helpless. They recounted their horrific experiences," the resident said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-209-inmates-flee-during-violent-protest-at-kashimpur-jail-6-killed-748149">Bangladesh crisis: 209 inmates flee from high-security central jail during violent protest, 6 killed</a></strong></p>

<p>Tensions had been rising in Bangladesh since before the January 7 elections, which were overwhelmingly won by Hasina's Awami League but were widely criticised as not being free and fair.</p>

<p>Student protests began in June after a Bangladeshi high court reinstated a 30 per cent reservation in government jobs for family members of freedom fighters and veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence. Although the quota was later reduced by the country's supreme court, the ousted PM's&nbsp;handling of the situation angered students.</p>

<p>Protests continued with students demanding that&nbsp;Hasina step down. Clashes between protesters and the police resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries across the country.</p>

<p>On Monday, hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets and marched towards the prime minister's official residence, Ganabhaban, forcing her&nbsp;to resign and flee the country.</p>

<p>Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will take oath on Thursday (Aug 8) as the head of an interim government, announced Bangladesh's Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nearly 600 people from Bangladesh were stopped from entering India at a border point in the Indian state of West Bengal by the Border Security Force (BSF), which has been on high alert since Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled the country on Monday.

Nearly 600 people from Bangladesh were stopped from entering India at a border point in the Indian state of West Bengal by the Border Security Force (BSF), which has been on high alert since Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled the country on Monday. On Wednesday (Aug 7), a day before an interim government was set to take control in Bangladesh, hundreds from the country tried to enter India, pleading with BSF officers for entry, claiming they feared for their lives. As per a report by India Today, roughly 1,000 Bangladeshi Hindus have gathered at the India-Bangladesh border in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, due to the unstable conditions in Bangladesh. The BSF, however, has prevented them from crossing into India. Officials reported that the group attempted to cross into India at Dakshin Berubari village in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. "They appealed to us and asked to be let into the country, saying that they were afraid of being attacked and also feared for their lives. It was explained to them that it is not possible to let them enter in this fashion," said an official. While some people in the group left, many remained at the border late Wednesday evening, hoping to be allowed entry. A local resident told news agency PTI that the people gathered across the barbed wire were pleading to be let in. "But we are helpless. They recounted their horrific experiences," the resident said. Also read: Bangladesh crisis: 209 inmates flee from high-security central jail during violent protest, 6 killed Tensions had been rising in Bangladesh since before the January 7 elections, which were overwhelmingly won by Hasina's Awami League but were widely criticised as not being free and fair. Student protests began in June after a Bangladeshi high court reinstated a 30 per cent reservation in government jobs for family members of freedom fighters and veterans from Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence. Although the quota was later reduced by the country's supreme court, the ousted PM's handling of the situation angered students. Protests continued with students demanding that Hasina step down. Clashes between protesters and the police resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries across the country. On Monday, hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets and marched towards the prime minister's official residence, Ganabhaban, forcing her to resign and flee the country. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will take oath on Thursday (Aug 8) as the head of an interim government, announced Bangladesh's Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman. (With inputs from agencies)

600 Bangladeshis attempt to cross into India's West Bengal fearing for their lives, stopped by border security

<p>British crocodile expert Adam Britton has been jailed for 10 years and five months in Australia for sexually abusing dogs. He has been accused of raping and torturing over 40 dogs. He is a zoologist and has worked on several productions for BBC and National Geographic. He had pleaded guilty to 56 charges linked to bestiality and animal cruelty. Britton might likely be eligible for parole in April 2028. He cannot own any mammals for the rest of his life.</p>

<p>Britton committed his horrific acts between the years of 2020 and 2022, causing the death of 39 dogs. His case was heard at the Northern Territory (NT) Supreme Court where it was said that the 53-year-old recorded himself torturing the animals who almost always died. He later uploaded the video on the internet. "Your depravity falls outside any ordinary human conception," Chief Justice Michael Grant told Britton, according to the Australian Associated Press.</p>

<p>Earlier, after pleading guilty, he had been facing a jail sentence of 249 years. He was arrested in 2022 following a search of his property after someone alerted the police about his videos. Britton was born in the UK but moved to Australia 20 years ago because of his interest in working with crocodiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/what-is-paraphilia-the-condition-afflicting-dog-rapist-adam-britton-740919">Zoologist Adam Britton, who raped nearly 40 dogs, is suffering from paraphilia</a></p>

<p>In July, a court in Darwin was told by his lawyer that he suffers from a psychiatric condition known as paraphilia. The case had been adjourned till August 8. Britton committed the rape and killings in a "torture room" inside a shipping container. He would beat the dogs to death and share the videos on Telegram for others who derived pleasure from his acts.</p>

<p>His modus operandi of acquiring the dogs centred around the classified ads website Gumtree. Here he offered to rehabilitate rescue dogs at his property near Darwin. His lawyer says that Britton has been afflicted by the condition since very early childhood, and that "it is not his fault that he had that."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was sadistic as a child to animals, but I had repressed it. In the last few years, I let it out again, and now I can't stop. I don't want to," one of his messages tendered to the court read.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;Mass extermination of stray dogs bill proposed in Turkiye</strong></p>

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<p>"My own dogs are family and I have limits," he explained in a Telegram chat that was provided as evidence.</p>

<h2>What is Paraphilia?</h2>

<p>Paraphilia is a condition where a person has abnormal sexual desires and fantasies involving unusual objects, such as animals. It can also extend to other areas where the perpetrator is at risk of inviting social and legal consequences. These can be about non-consenting adults and children. Experts say that paraphilia is a rare condition, but males are 20 times more likely to have it than females.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This particular condition is exceptionally taboo in most societies and the court can and I hope would, accept that that would have been a very difficult thing to grow up with and learn to manage into adulthood.”</p>

<p>It was earlier revealed how Britton elaborately shot the videos, using tripods and multiple cameras set up. He hid his identity well in these videos, but one clip in which he was seen torturing at least eight dogs, proved to be his undoing. A bright orange City of Darwin dog leash could be seen in the background and an online detective alerted the police about his depraved acts. The clip was given to the NT police. They raided his home and recovered 44 items - computers, cameras, phones, hard drives and weapons. Child abuse videos were also found on one laptop.&nbsp;</p>

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British crocodile expert Adam Britton has been jailed for 10 years and five months in Australia for sexually abusing dogs. He has been accused of raping and torturing over 40 dogs.

British crocodile expert Adam Britton has been jailed for 10 years and five months in Australia for sexually abusing dogs. He has been accused of raping and torturing over 40 dogs. He is a zoologist and has worked on several productions for BBC and National Geographic. He had pleaded guilty to 56 charges linked to bestiality and animal cruelty. Britton might likely be eligible for parole in April 2028. He cannot own any mammals for the rest of his life. Britton committed his horrific acts between the years of 2020 and 2022, causing the death of 39 dogs. His case was heard at the Northern Territory (NT) Supreme Court where it was said that the 53-year-old recorded himself torturing the animals who almost always died. He later uploaded the video on the internet. "Your depravity falls outside any ordinary human conception," Chief Justice Michael Grant told Britton, according to the Australian Associated Press. Earlier, after pleading guilty, he had been facing a jail sentence of 249 years. He was arrested in 2022 following a search of his property after someone alerted the police about his videos. Britton was born in the UK but moved to Australia 20 years ago because of his interest in working with crocodiles. Also Read: Zoologist Adam Britton, who raped nearly 40 dogs, is suffering from paraphilia In July, a court in Darwin was told by his lawyer that he suffers from a psychiatric condition known as paraphilia. The case had been adjourned till August 8. Britton committed the rape and killings in a "torture room" inside a shipping container. He would beat the dogs to death and share the videos on Telegram for others who derived pleasure from his acts. His modus operandi of acquiring the dogs centred around the classified ads website Gumtree. Here he offered to rehabilitate rescue dogs at his property near Darwin. His lawyer says that Britton has been afflicted by the condition since very early childhood, and that "it is not his fault that he had that." "I was sadistic as a child to animals, but I had repressed it. In the last few years, I let it out again, and now I can't stop. I don't want to," one of his messages tendered to the court read. WATCH: Mass extermination of stray dogs bill proposed in Turkiye × "My own dogs are family and I have limits," he explained in a Telegram chat that was provided as evidence. What is Paraphilia? Paraphilia is a condition where a person has abnormal sexual desires and fantasies involving unusual objects, such as animals. It can also extend to other areas where the perpetrator is at risk of inviting social and legal consequences. These can be about non-consenting adults and children. Experts say that paraphilia is a rare condition, but males are 20 times more likely to have it than females. “This particular condition is exceptionally taboo in most societies and the court can and I hope would, accept that that would have been a very difficult thing to grow up with and learn to manage into adulthood.” It was earlier revealed how Britton elaborately shot the videos, using tripods and multiple cameras set up. He hid his identity well in these videos, but one clip in which he was seen torturing at least eight dogs, proved to be his undoing. A bright orange City of Darwin dog leash could be seen in the background and an online detective alerted the police about his depraved acts. The clip was given to the NT police. They raided his home and recovered 44 items - computers, cameras, phones, hard drives and weapons. Child abuse videos were also found on one laptop. (With inputs from agencies)

Zoologist Adam Britton, who raped and killed dogs, jailed for over 10 years

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<p>A tsunami warning has been issued after&nbsp;powerful twin earthquakes hit Japan on Thursday (Aug 8). A 6.9 magnitude quake was followed by a 7.1 tremor, the&nbsp;United States Geological Survey (USGC) said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tsunami advisories were triggered in several regions in the southwestern Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, with waves up to one metre expected to arrive in the coastal areas, according to public broadcaster NHK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first quake struck at a depth of 33 kilometres around 4:42 pm local time (0742 GMT) followed by the second one nearby at a depth of 25 kilometres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tsunamis will strike repeatedly. Please do not enter the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted," the Japan Meteorological Agency said on X.</p>

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<p>There were no immediate signs of major damage but the authorities were on high alert and closely monitoring the developments. According to reports, 20-centimetre high waves had already been observed in the&nbsp;Miyazaki prefecture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A special task force has been constituted by the Japanese government in the aftermath of the quakes, according to a report in <em>AFP</em>.</p>

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<h2><strong>Apocalyptic New Year start for Japan</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This is not the first instance this year when an earthquake measuring seven or upwards on the richer scale has hit Japan. On the afternoon of January 1, a powerful 7.6 quake shook the&nbsp;Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country.</p>

<p>The death toll from the quake climbed well over 260 as 30,000 households in the&nbsp;Ishikawa region were left without electricity and water for several days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-felt-its-largest-west-coast-earthquake-in-125-years-but-it-wasnt-a-replay-of-turkeys-tragedy-677203" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Data Lab: Japan felt its biggest west coast quake in 125 years, but it wasn’t a replay of Turkey’s tragedy</strong></a></p>

<p>Japan is located on four major tectonic plates - the Pacific plate, the North American plate, the Philippine plate, and the Eurasian plate.&nbsp;The existence of these four plates, grinding against each other, makes the region very complex and earthquake-prone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 jolts every year and accounts for around 18 per cent of the world's earthquakes.</p>

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A tsunami warning has been issued after powerful twin earthquakes hit Japan on Thursday (Aug 8). A 6.9 magnitude quake was followed by a 7.1 tremor, the United States Geological Survey (USGC) said in a statement.

A tsunami warning has been issued after powerful twin earthquakes hit Japan on Thursday (Aug 8). A 6.9 magnitude quake was followed by a 7.1 tremor, the United States Geological Survey (USGC) said in a statement. Tsunami advisories were triggered in several regions in the southwestern Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, with waves up to one metre expected to arrive in the coastal areas, according to public broadcaster NHK. The first quake struck at a depth of 33 kilometres around 4:42 pm local time (0742 GMT) followed by the second one nearby at a depth of 25 kilometres. "Tsunamis will strike repeatedly. Please do not enter the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted," the Japan Meteorological Agency said on X. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.1 - 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan https://t.co/39ke9ec6eh — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) August 8, 2024 × 令和6年8月8日16時43分頃に日向灘で発生した地震について、8日17時45分から記者会見を行います。以下URLから中継します。https://t.co/v8hfugNgbM — 気象庁 (@JMA_kishou) August 8, 2024 × There were no immediate signs of major damage but the authorities were on high alert and closely monitoring the developments. According to reports, 20-centimetre high waves had already been observed in the Miyazaki prefecture. A special task force has been constituted by the Japanese government in the aftermath of the quakes, according to a report in AFP. Watch | Japan Earthquake: Losses to touch $6.4 billion, death toll climbs Apocalyptic New Year start for Japan This is not the first instance this year when an earthquake measuring seven or upwards on the richer scale has hit Japan. On the afternoon of January 1, a powerful 7.6 quake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country. The death toll from the quake climbed well over 260 as 30,000 households in the Ishikawa region were left without electricity and water for several days. Also read | Data Lab: Japan felt its biggest west coast quake in 125 years, but it wasn’t a replay of Turkey’s tragedy Japan is located on four major tectonic plates - the Pacific plate, the North American plate, the Philippine plate, and the Eurasian plate. The existence of these four plates, grinding against each other, makes the region very complex and earthquake-prone. The country, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 jolts every year and accounts for around 18 per cent of the world's earthquakes. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A young&nbsp;Iranian woman named&nbsp;Zara Esmaeili has been arrested and jailed&nbsp;for singing a song in public without wearing the mandatory hijab.&nbsp;Esmaeili gained prominence after videos of her singing and expressing her artistic freedom without the hijab went viral on social media, prompting the security agencies in the highly conservative country to take action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report in the&nbsp;<em>Mirror</em>,&nbsp;Esmaeili was singing&nbsp;Amy Winehouse's song 'Back to Black' last month and the video went viral on Instagram. She was taken into custody last week, with no information available about her whereabouts or condition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iranian media outlets reported that&nbsp;Esmaeili's family was in despair and despite their best efforts, had been unable to locate her.</p>

<p>Faravaz Farvardin, Iranian singer and the founder of the Berlin-based Right to Sing Campaign condemned the arrest.</p>

<p>"Zara, an Iranian female singer, is imprisoned in the Tehran Central Detention Center (Fashafoueh) for the crime of singing in public," said&nbsp;Farvardin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"She is under the pressure of the interrogators to admit connection with activists and musicians outside Iran.&nbsp;This claim is a lie and made by the think tank of the Islamic Republic."</p>

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<h2><strong>September 2022 protests</strong></h2>

<p>Esmaeili's arrest could be a pre-emptive attempt by the Iranian government to cull any form of resistance after events of two years ago.&nbsp;Notably, Iran witnessed nationwide anti-government protests in September 2022 following the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, in custody.</p>

<p>Amini was arrested by the morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire" which unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions.</p>

<p>The men also joined the protests&nbsp;which became one of the greatest&nbsp;challenges that the Iranian clerical leadership had&nbsp;faced since the 1979 revolution.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-teen-who-vanished-from-2022-protests-was-beaten-to-death-report-716729"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Iranian teen who vanished from 2022 protests was ‘beaten to death’: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Supreme Leader&nbsp;Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave a free hand to the authorities to subdue the protests. Subsequently, thousands were arrested across the country while many were killed in rather clandestine ways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, a BBC report claimed that 16-year-old, Nika Shakarami, who led the protests in its initial phase, was sexually assaulted and beaten to death by Iranian security officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her dead body was recovered nine days after her disappearance and a government-initiated probe had stated that she killed herself by suicide.</p>

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A young Iranian woman named Zara Esmaeili has been arrested and jailed for singing a song in public without wearing the mandatory hijab. Esmaeili gained prominence after videos of her singing and expressing her artistic freedom without the hijab went viral on social media, prompting the security agencies in the highly conservative country to take action.

A young Iranian woman named Zara Esmaeili has been arrested and jailed for singing a song in public without wearing the mandatory hijab. Esmaeili gained prominence after videos of her singing and expressing her artistic freedom without the hijab went viral on social media, prompting the security agencies in the highly conservative country to take action. According to a report in the Mirror, Esmaeili was singing Amy Winehouse's song 'Back to Black' last month and the video went viral on Instagram. She was taken into custody last week, with no information available about her whereabouts or condition. Iranian media outlets reported that Esmaeili's family was in despair and despite their best efforts, had been unable to locate her. Faravaz Farvardin, Iranian singer and the founder of the Berlin-based Right to Sing Campaign condemned the arrest. "Zara, an Iranian female singer, is imprisoned in the Tehran Central Detention Center (Fashafoueh) for the crime of singing in public," said Farvardin. "She is under the pressure of the interrogators to admit connection with activists and musicians outside Iran. This claim is a lie and made by the think tank of the Islamic Republic." Zara,is currently imprisoned in the central detention center of Tehran. She is under the pressure of the interrogators to admit his connection with activists and musicians outside Iran. This allegation is a lie made by the Islamic Republic's think-tank.#freexara #ZaraEsmaeili pic.twitter.com/YMVMQgtQx4 — faravaz (@faravaz1) August 3, 2024 × Watch | Iran accuses 20 nations of backing anti-Hijab protests × September 2022 protests Esmaeili's arrest could be a pre-emptive attempt by the Iranian government to cull any form of resistance after events of two years ago. Notably, Iran witnessed nationwide anti-government protests in September 2022 following the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, in custody. Amini was arrested by the morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire" which unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions. The men also joined the protests which became one of the greatest challenges that the Iranian clerical leadership had faced since the 1979 revolution. Also read: Iranian teen who vanished from 2022 protests was ‘beaten to death’: Report Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave a free hand to the authorities to subdue the protests. Subsequently, thousands were arrested across the country while many were killed in rather clandestine ways. Earlier this year, a BBC report claimed that 16-year-old, Nika Shakarami, who led the protests in its initial phase, was sexually assaulted and beaten to death by Iranian security officials. Her dead body was recovered nine days after her disappearance and a government-initiated probe had stated that she killed herself by suicide. (With inputs from agencies)

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