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In the latest, a shooting at a Florida mall has killed&nbsp;two, and injured&nbsp;seven. In other news,&nbsp;Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, expressed that Chinese residents in Pakistan become unhappy when asked to follow security protocols. This was in connection to the recent suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed five&nbsp;Chinese engineers.&nbsp;In a separate incident, New York was struck by an unusual 4.7 magnitude earthquake, with videos of the event now widely shared on social media.

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A shooting incident at a bustling shopping mall in Florida has resulted in the deaths of two people&nbsp;and injuries to seven others. According to Miami-Dade police, a confrontation erupted at the Martini Bar within the CityPlace Doral premises early Saturday morning (April 6).&nbsp;

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Maryam Nawaz, Punjab province's Chief Minister in Pakistan, stated on Friday (April 5) that Chinese residents in Pakistan feel upset when they are requested to adhere to security measures. She made these comments a week following a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that claimed the lives of five&nbsp; Chinese engineers.

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New York, which is on the east coast of the United States, was hit by a rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude, on Friday (Apr 5), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the quake, buildings rattled sparking panic among residents since NYC is not in an earthquake-prone region.&nbsp;

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The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 6) said that its army personnel recovered the body of a hostage who was held captive by Hamas when it launched an unprecedented assault against Israel on October 7 last year.

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Donald Trump has insinuated that President Joe Biden may have been under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union (SOTU) address last month. The former Republican presidential candidate made these comments during an interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt on Thursday (April 4). Referring to reports of cocaine being found in the White House in July last year, Trump claimed, without offering evidence, that Biden was "all jacked up" and "higher than a kite" during his March address.

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Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported&nbsp;Reuters, citing a US official.

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During a raid conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal on Saturday (Apr 6), officers of the agency were attacked by locals&nbsp; and one of them sustained injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known climate activist, has expressed deep concern about the growing tensions in Leh, Ladakh. Wangchuk, known for his work in schools reforms and environmental advocacy, condemned the government's actions, including the deployment of "disproportionate force, barricades, and smoke grenades," as well as efforts to arrest peaceful young leaders.

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Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Saturday (Apr 6) hit out at the Enforcement Directorate stating that the probe agency has established no money trail in the Delhi excise policy scam probe, yet it arrested AAP leaders on the basis of mere doubt.

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A Delhi court on Saturday (Apr 6) extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in connection with the money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. A report by the news agency PTI said that special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Sisodia’s judicial custody after he was produced before the court on the expiry of the judicial custody granted earlier.

In the latest, a shooting at a Florida mall has killed two, and injured seven. In other news, Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, expressed that Chinese residents in Pakistan become unhappy when asked to follow security protocols.

In the latest, a shooting at a Florida mall has killed two, and injured seven. In other news, Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, expressed that Chinese residents in Pakistan become unhappy when asked to follow security protocols. This was in connection to the recent suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed five Chinese engineers. In a separate incident, New York was struck by an unusual 4.7 magnitude earthquake, with videos of the event now widely shared on social media. Click on the headlines to read more. US: Two dead, seven injured in shooting at Florida shopping mall A shooting incident at a bustling shopping mall in Florida has resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to seven others. According to Miami-Dade police, a confrontation erupted at the Martini Bar within the CityPlace Doral premises early Saturday morning (April 6). 'Chinese in Pakistan do not want to follow security discipline': Maryam Nawaz says after suicide bombing Maryam Nawaz, Punjab province's Chief Minister in Pakistan, stated on Friday (April 5) that Chinese residents in Pakistan feel upset when they are requested to adhere to security measures. She made these comments a week following a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that claimed the lives of five Chinese engineers. UNSC meeting interrupted, Statue of Liberty shakes after rare earthquake rattles New York New York, which is on the east coast of the United States, was hit by a rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude, on Friday (Apr 5), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the quake, buildings rattled sparking panic among residents since NYC is not in an earthquake-prone region. Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza’s Khan Younis, military says The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 6) said that its army personnel recovered the body of a hostage who was held captive by Hamas when it launched an unprecedented assault against Israel on October 7 last year. ‘I want a drug test’: Trump says Biden was ‘higher than kite’ at State of the Union address Donald Trump has insinuated that President Joe Biden may have been under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union (SOTU) address last month. The former Republican presidential candidate made these comments during an interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt on Thursday (April 4). Referring to reports of cocaine being found in the White House in July last year, Trump claimed, without offering evidence, that Biden was "all jacked up" and "higher than a kite" during his March address. US on high alert over Iran attack threat in retaliation to Israeli strike on consulate in Syria Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported Reuters, citing a US official. NIA team attacked in West Bengal’s East Medinipur during raid, officer injured During a raid conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal on Saturday (Apr 6), officers of the agency were attacked by locals and one of them sustained injuries. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk claims government wants to brand ‘Ladakhis as anti-nationals’ Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known climate activist, has expressed deep concern about the growing tensions in Leh, Ladakh. Wangchuk, known for his work in schools reforms and environmental advocacy, condemned the government's actions, including the deployment of "disproportionate force, barricades, and smoke grenades," as well as efforts to arrest peaceful young leaders. After EC notice, AAP’s Atishi slams ED, asks agency to take action against BJP over ‘money laundering’ Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Saturday (Apr 6) hit out at the Enforcement Directorate stating that the probe agency has established no money trail in the Delhi excise policy scam probe, yet it arrested AAP leaders on the basis of mere doubt. Delhi excise policy case: No relief for Manish Sisodia as his judicial custody gets extended till April 18 A Delhi court on Saturday (Apr 6) extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in connection with the money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. A report by the news agency PTI said that special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Sisodia’s judicial custody after he was produced before the court on the expiry of the judicial custody granted earlier.

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In his third media interview since being named president-elect of the COP29 summit, Mukhtar Babayev has told the US news website Newsweek that he expects the US to maintain its climate commitments no matter who wins the US Presidential election.

"We hope that all the countries, including the United States, will demonstrate their readiness to fulfill their obligations, to fulfill their readiness to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels," he said.

COP29 is scheduled to happen one week after the US Presidential election in November. Former president Donald Trump's campaign's energy policy's premise is increasing domestic fossil fuel production which doesn't exactly line up with keeping climate commitments. Trump plans to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act which provides $500 billion in investment for the infrastructure necessary for the transition to a green economy if re-elected.

When questioned about persuading an incoming President Trump to uphold emission reduction pledges, Babayev said "I think it is [a] very critical time for the world. We hope that all countries will fulfill their obligations and intentions to provide [for that] 1.5 [Celsius, 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit] limit. That's why I think, and I hope, that all the countries will demonstrate their readiness and—by action—their activities to provide this target."

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Critics may dispute Azerbaijan's status as a major fossil fuel producer hosting a climate meeting. However, Babayev highlighted the country's commitment to switching to renewables. Despite depending primarily on oil and gas exports, Azerbaijan aims to get 30% of its energy from renewables by 2027.

"For Azerbaijan, it is [a] very good opportunity to demonstrate to the world how the oil and gas country in the past can turn to the green growth direction. One of the aspects of our program [is] to invite oil and gas producing countries to see how we will use all the chances to reduce the emission, to find the investment potential for the green growth," he added.&nbsp;

Babayev has more modest expectations for the results of COP29 than COP's previous chapters. Instead of going after historic agreements, he wants countries to honor their previous commitments, such as those made in the Paris Agreement.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In his third media interview since being named president-elect of the COP29 summit, Mukhtar Babayev has told the US news website Newsweek that he expects the US to maintain its climate commitments no matter who wins the US Presidential election.

In his third media interview since being named president-elect of the COP29 summit, Mukhtar Babayev has told the US news website Newsweek that he expects the US to maintain its climate commitments no matter who wins the US Presidential election. "We hope that all the countries, including the United States, will demonstrate their readiness to fulfill their obligations, to fulfill their readiness to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels," he said. COP29 is scheduled to happen one week after the US Presidential election in November. Former president Donald Trump's campaign's energy policy's premise is increasing domestic fossil fuel production which doesn't exactly line up with keeping climate commitments. Trump plans to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act which provides $500 billion in investment for the infrastructure necessary for the transition to a green economy if re-elected. When questioned about persuading an incoming President Trump to uphold emission reduction pledges, Babayev said "I think it is [a] very critical time for the world. We hope that all countries will fulfill their obligations and intentions to provide [for that] 1.5 [Celsius, 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit] limit. That's why I think, and I hope, that all the countries will demonstrate their readiness and—by action—their activities to provide this target." Also read: Joe Biden speaks to Xi Jinping on phone, talks about global crises, AI, and climate issues Critics may dispute Azerbaijan's status as a major fossil fuel producer hosting a climate meeting. However, Babayev highlighted the country's commitment to switching to renewables. Despite depending primarily on oil and gas exports, Azerbaijan aims to get 30% of its energy from renewables by 2027. "For Azerbaijan, it is [a] very good opportunity to demonstrate to the world how the oil and gas country in the past can turn to the green growth direction. One of the aspects of our program [is] to invite oil and gas producing countries to see how we will use all the chances to reduce the emission, to find the investment potential for the green growth," he added. Babayev has more modest expectations for the results of COP29 than COP's previous chapters. Instead of going after historic agreements, he wants countries to honor their previous commitments, such as those made in the Paris Agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump presidency or not, COP29 leader demands US uphold climate commitments

Prior to joint military drills with its partners, the Philippines has claimed that two Chinese coastguard ships "harassed" Filipino fishing vessels within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the disputed South China Sea. Watch to know more.

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The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 6) said that its army personnel recovered the body of a hostage who was held captive by Hamas when it launched an unprecedented assault against Israel on October 7 last year.

The troops said that the hostage was killed in captivity in the war-torn Gaza Strip.

Identified as Elad Katzir, the victim was a 47-year-old farmer from Kibbutz Nir Oz who was dragged into the besieged Palestinian enclave along with 253 others during the October 7 cross-border firing by the Hamas militant group after which Israel launched its ongoing counter-offensive in Gaza.

The recovery of Katzir's body brings the number of killed hostages to 12 which the military says it has brought home from Gaza during the war.

The Israeli army released a statement saying that "the body of the abductee Elad Katzir, who according to intelligence was murdered in captivity by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation, was rescued overnight from Khan Yunis and returned to Israeli territory".

Katzir was abducted along with his mother Hanna at the time of the attack.

Hanna was released on Nov 24 during a one-week truce during the war in Gaza.&nbsp;

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Katzir's father was killed during the attack at the kibbutz, said the army.

The military said that as per its intelligence, Katzir was murdered in mid-January after the Islamic Jihad released a video of him in captivity.

"He was buried in the ground," a military official told journalists at a briefing, as per news agency AFP reports.

The officials said that following the suggestions shared by the Israeli intelligence, the troops reached the site and "began excavation" work to recover Katzir's body.

"Their efforts resulted in the discovery of the body, which was then transported to Israel for further examination," he said.&nbsp;

<h2>Katzir's sister blames authorities for brother's death</h2>

Katzir's sister denounced the authorities calling them "cowardly and driven by political consideration" and blamed them for his brother's death.

"Elad was kidnapped from his home in Nir Oz in one piece," Carmit Palty Katzir wrote on her Facebook page.

"Our leadership is cowardly and driven by political consideration, which is why this deal has not happened yet," she wrote.

"Prime Minister, war cabinet, and coalition members: Look at yourself in the mirror and say if your hands didn't spill blood."

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 6) said that its army personnel recovered the body of a hostage who was held captive by Hamas when it launched an unprecedented assault against Israel on October 7 last year.

The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 6) said that its army personnel recovered the body of a hostage who was held captive by Hamas when it launched an unprecedented assault against Israel on October 7 last year. The troops said that the hostage was killed in captivity in the war-torn Gaza Strip. Identified as Elad Katzir, the victim was a 47-year-old farmer from Kibbutz Nir Oz who was dragged into the besieged Palestinian enclave along with 253 others during the October 7 cross-border firing by the Hamas militant group after which Israel launched its ongoing counter-offensive in Gaza. The recovery of Katzir's body brings the number of killed hostages to 12 which the military says it has brought home from Gaza during the war. The Israeli army released a statement saying that "the body of the abductee Elad Katzir, who according to intelligence was murdered in captivity by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation, was rescued overnight from Khan Yunis and returned to Israeli territory". Katzir was abducted along with his mother Hanna at the time of the attack. Hanna was released on Nov 24 during a one-week truce during the war in Gaza. Also read: Charity questions credibility of Israeli inquiry findings on killing of aid workers Katzir's father was killed during the attack at the kibbutz, said the army. The military said that as per its intelligence, Katzir was murdered in mid-January after the Islamic Jihad released a video of him in captivity. "He was buried in the ground," a military official told journalists at a briefing, as per news agency AFP reports. The officials said that following the suggestions shared by the Israeli intelligence, the troops reached the site and "began excavation" work to recover Katzir's body. "Their efforts resulted in the discovery of the body, which was then transported to Israel for further examination," he said. Katzir's sister blames authorities for brother's death Katzir's sister denounced the authorities calling them "cowardly and driven by political consideration" and blamed them for his brother's death. "Elad was kidnapped from his home in Nir Oz in one piece," Carmit Palty Katzir wrote on her Facebook page. "Our leadership is cowardly and driven by political consideration, which is why this deal has not happened yet," she wrote. "Prime Minister, war cabinet, and coalition members: Look at yourself in the mirror and say if your hands didn't spill blood." (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza’s Khan Younis, military says

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Donald Trump has insinuated that President Joe Biden may have been under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union (SOTU) address last month. The former Republican presidential candidate made these comments during an interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt on Thursday (April 4). Referring to reports of cocaine being found in the White House in July last year, Trump claimed, without offering evidence, that Biden was "all jacked up" and "higher than a kite" during his March address.

When asked if he thinks that Joe Biden was using cocaine,&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;said, "I think what happened is, you know, that white stuff that they happened to find, which happened to be cocaine in the White House, I don't know, I think something's going on there".

"I watched his State of the Union, and he was all jacked up at the beginning. By the end, he was fading fast. There's something going on there. I want to debate. And I think debates, with him, at least, should be drug tested. I want a drug test," he continued.&nbsp;

When asked by the host if he is suggesting that the US President used cocaine, Trump responded,&nbsp;&nbsp;"I don't know what he's using, but that was not, hey, he was higher than a kite".

"But he's obviously, he's being helped in some way, because most of the time, he looks like he's falling asleep. And all of a sudden, he walked up there and did a poor job. But he was all jacked up," Donald Trump added.&nbsp;

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Reacting to Trump's comments, Biden campaign spokesperson Ammar Moussa said it was a "weird outburst." He encouraged voters to focus on Trump's plans to deport people and separate families, and his false claims about the election. Moussa also suggested that Trump's campaign is struggling because his ideas don't appeal to voters.

<h2>Biden trails Trump in battleground states</h2>

As the November US election approaches, President Joe Biden finds himself behind Donald Trump in six out of seven key battleground states, according to the most recent opinion poll. The survey, conducted by the Wall Street Journal, indicates widespread dissatisfaction with the national economy and significant doubts regarding Biden's capabilities and performance.

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Donald Trump holds a lead of two to eight percentage points over Joe Biden in six battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. However, Biden maintains a three-point lead over Trump in Wisconsin.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump has insinuated that President Joe Biden may have been under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union (SOTU) address last month. The former Republican presidential candidate made these comments during an interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt on Thursday (April 4).

Donald Trump has insinuated that President Joe Biden may have been under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union (SOTU) address last month. The former Republican presidential candidate made these comments during an interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt on Thursday (April 4). Referring to reports of cocaine being found in the White House in July last year, Trump claimed, without offering evidence, that Biden was "all jacked up" and "higher than a kite" during his March address. When asked if he thinks that Joe Biden was using cocaine, Trump said, "I think what happened is, you know, that white stuff that they happened to find, which happened to be cocaine in the White House, I don't know, I think something's going on there". "I watched his State of the Union, and he was all jacked up at the beginning. By the end, he was fading fast. There's something going on there. I want to debate. And I think debates, with him, at least, should be drug tested. I want a drug test," he continued. When asked by the host if he is suggesting that the US President used cocaine, Trump responded, "I don't know what he's using, but that was not, hey, he was higher than a kite". "But he's obviously, he's being helped in some way, because most of the time, he looks like he's falling asleep. And all of a sudden, he walked up there and did a poor job. But he was all jacked up," Donald Trump added. Also read | Joe Biden inspects collapsed Baltimore Bridge, pledges help Reacting to Trump's comments, Biden campaign spokesperson Ammar Moussa said it was a "weird outburst." He encouraged voters to focus on Trump's plans to deport people and separate families, and his false claims about the election. Moussa also suggested that Trump's campaign is struggling because his ideas don't appeal to voters. Biden trails Trump in battleground states As the November US election approaches, President Joe Biden finds himself behind Donald Trump in six out of seven key battleground states, according to the most recent opinion poll. The survey, conducted by the Wall Street Journal, indicates widespread dissatisfaction with the national economy and significant doubts regarding Biden's capabilities and performance. Also watch | US: Nancy Pelosi urges halt to arms sale to Israel | How far will US go to fund Israel? Donald Trump holds a lead of two to eight percentage points over Joe Biden in six battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. However, Biden maintains a three-point lead over Trump in Wisconsin. (With inputs from agencies)

‘I want a drug test’: Trump says Biden was ‘higher than kite’ at State of the Union address

The White House says that US President Joe Biden is outraged the president will hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu three days after the Israeli attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen Aid workers in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

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A fresh round of Gaza ceasefire talks will take place in Cairo this weekend. And the return of Palestinians to the region's northern part has become a crucial issue in the truce talks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday (Apr 6) citing officials.

A fresh round of Gaza ceasefire talks will take place in Cairo this weekend. And the return of Palestinians to the region's northern part has become a crucial issue in the truce talks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday (Apr 6) citing officials. The report said that an agreement to allow civilians to return to the north could ease the United States' concerns about the expected Israeli offensive in Rafah. Under the most recent proposal, Israel and Hamas, which have been at war since October last year, would agree to a six-week ceasefire in exchange for the release of sick, elderly and wounded hostages held by the Palestinian militant group. As per the report, Arab mediators involved in ceasefire talks said that Israel has been open to permitting returns to the north at a rate of 2,000 people a day, mainly women and children. A maximum of 60,000 Palestinians could return under a proposal deemed acceptable by Israel, the report said. But this would mostly exclude Palestinian men between the ages of 18 and 50. Also read | US approved more bombs to Israel on same day aid workers were killed in Gaza: Report According to Arab officials, the return of the displaced civilians could begin 10 days to two weeks after a six-week ceasefire is implemented. Meanwhile, Israeli and Egyptian officials said that the civilians would have to pass through Israeli military checkpoints to prevent Hamas militants from re-infiltrating the war-torn region's north. Ahead of truce talks, an appeal by Joe Biden On Friday, US President Joe Biden urged Egyptian and Qatari leaders to pressure Hamas to agree to the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal ahead of the talks in Cairo. Biden wrote letters to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, urging them to secure commitments from Hamas to agree and abide by a deal. Also watch | People in Gaza forced to survive on 245 calories per day, finds Oxfam × Biden's appeal came a day after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders discussed ongoing hostage negotiations and the round of talks in Cairo. The US president told Netanyahu to empower his negotiators in Cairo so that a deal can be reached as soon as possible. 16 arrested for pro-Hamas chants at al-Aqsa mosque In the latest news from the conflict, the Israeli Police arrested 16 people for incitement and pro-Hamas chants during the dawn prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque. According to a report by The Times of Israel on Saturday, the police said that one person was arrested for shooting fireworks at police, while the others were held for incitement to violence and terrorism after they began chanting in support of Hamas. Thousands of worshippers gathered at the mosque on Friday night to hold prayers overnight to mark Laylat al-Qadr. The police said that most of the arrested were from East Jerusalem and northern Israel. The police also fired tear gas to disperse worshippers following the prayers. (With inputs from agencies)

In Gaza ceasefire talks, return of Palestinians to region’s north becomes crucial issue

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Heavy rains caused flooding in Australia's Sydney sparking warning of the residents to evacuate to higher grounds, says report.

Australia: Heavy rains lash Sydney, cause flooding; sparks evacuation warnings

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More than 150 people have been rescued from floodwaters in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), said local officials on Saturday (Apr 6) after heavy rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground. Meanwhile, a man was found dead in flood waters in outer western Sydney.&nbsp;

<h2>More than 150 evacuated in NSW</h2>

At least 152 people have been evacuated after torrential rains caused flooding in parts of eastern Australia and triggered more than 100 flood warnings from southern Queensland to the NSW south coast.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Heavy rains lash Sydney, cause flooding; sparks evacuation warnings

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Around 72 rescues were carried out in the NSW capital Sydney, reported Reuters citing authorities. The Australian city&nbsp;witnessed dangerous flooding in several low-lying suburbs after torrential rains pummelled the country’s southeast region, on Friday (Apr 5).&nbsp;

Sydney received 4.4 inches of rainfall, nearly the amount it witnesses in a month, over the 24 hours to Friday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The heavy rains have since prompted warnings for people to avoid non-essential travel and stay indoors.

According to the NSW State Emergency Service, around 15 emergency evacuation orders were in place statewide, and it also fielded more than 4,100 calls for help in the 24 hours to 5:00 am (local time).

<h2>Flood waters continue to rise</h2>

Notably, while the NSW witnessed clear skies on Saturday, NSW Premier Chris Minns has warned the flood waters were still on the rise.&nbsp;

“The emergency rain situation seems to be easing,” said Minns, adding that it is “important to note that flood levels in some of the rivers particularly in Western Sydney are continuing to rise”.&nbsp;

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He also praised 4000 volunteers who were assisting the state’s emergency services with rescues across the state after the storm system wreaked havoc overnight.&nbsp;

Ausgrid, a Sydney-based electricity distribution company, said that it restored power to at least 37,000 customers overnight, with some 9,000 still without power across NSW.&nbsp;

<h2>Man’s body found</h2>

A man’s body was found in flood waters in outer western Sydney by a passerby on Saturday morning, reported the Australian Associated Press. The body was found near a Penrith reserve before the emergency services were called to the scene at about 7:45 am (local time).&nbsp;

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A statement by the police said that the man had not yet been formally identified and the cause of the death was unknown. However, the officers have established a crime scene, and an investigation into the death is underway.&nbsp;

The man’s death would be the second one linked to the weather system which has hit parts of eastern Australia.&nbsp;

On Thursday (Apr 4), the body of a 71-year-old man was found in a flooded creek southwest of Brisbane.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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More than 150 people have been rescued from floodwaters in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), said local officials on Saturday (Apr 6) after heavy rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground.

More than 150 people have been rescued from floodwaters in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), said local officials on Saturday (Apr 6) after heavy rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground. Meanwhile, a man was found dead in flood waters in outer western Sydney. More than 150 evacuated in NSW At least 152 people have been evacuated after torrential rains caused flooding in parts of eastern Australia and triggered more than 100 flood warnings from southern Queensland to the NSW south coast. WATCH | Heavy rains lash Sydney, cause flooding; sparks evacuation warnings Around 72 rescues were carried out in the NSW capital Sydney, reported Reuters citing authorities. The Australian city witnessed dangerous flooding in several low-lying suburbs after torrential rains pummelled the country’s southeast region, on Friday (Apr 5). Sydney received 4.4 inches of rainfall, nearly the amount it witnesses in a month, over the 24 hours to Friday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The heavy rains have since prompted warnings for people to avoid non-essential travel and stay indoors. According to the NSW State Emergency Service, around 15 emergency evacuation orders were in place statewide, and it also fielded more than 4,100 calls for help in the 24 hours to 5:00 am (local time). Flood waters continue to rise Notably, while the NSW witnessed clear skies on Saturday, NSW Premier Chris Minns has warned the flood waters were still on the rise. “The emergency rain situation seems to be easing,” said Minns, adding that it is “important to note that flood levels in some of the rivers particularly in Western Sydney are continuing to rise”. Also Read | Russia: Thousands evacuated amid ‘critical’ flooding after dam breach in Urals He also praised 4000 volunteers who were assisting the state’s emergency services with rescues across the state after the storm system wreaked havoc overnight. Ausgrid, a Sydney-based electricity distribution company, said that it restored power to at least 37,000 customers overnight, with some 9,000 still without power across NSW. Man’s body found A man’s body was found in flood waters in outer western Sydney by a passerby on Saturday morning, reported the Australian Associated Press. The body was found near a Penrith reserve before the emergency services were called to the scene at about 7:45 am (local time). Also Read | Mexico suspends relations with Ecuador after arrest of ex-VP A statement by the police said that the man had not yet been formally identified and the cause of the death was unknown. However, the officers have established a crime scene, and an investigation into the death is underway. The man’s death would be the second one linked to the weather system which has hit parts of eastern Australia. On Thursday (Apr 4), the body of a 71-year-old man was found in a flooded creek southwest of Brisbane. (With inputs from agencies)

NSW floods: Man’s body found in Sydney; more than 150 rescued as water continues to rise

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