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An Indian-origin man has sued a temple in the United States for&nbsp;$1 million in damages over branding his son with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony last year.

Vijay Cheruvu, a resident of Texas' Fort Bend County alleged that his 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod during a religious ceremony at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Hindu temple in Sugarland, Texas in August 2023.

The lawsuit filed in Fort Bend County stated that the boy suffered excruciating pain and permanent disfigurement.

Cheruvu is seeking over $1 million in damages in the lawsuit against the temple and its parent firm, Jeeyar Educational Trust (JET) USA, Inc.

“I was shocked. I didn’t know how to handle it. My primary concern is for my son’s well-being,” Cheruvu said at a press conference here.

He stated that the temple branded his son on his shoulder in the shape of the Hindu god, Vishnu.

The lawsuit alleges that more than 100 people took part in the religious ceremony at the Ashtalakshmi Temple at Synott Road in Sugar Land in August 2023, out of which, three participants were children, including Cheruvu's son.

Cheruvu's attorney, Brant Stogner, claimed that the boy, who was branded in both shoulders, suffered severe pain and permanent disfigurement and also developed an infection because of it.

The 11-year-old went to the temple along with his mother to attend the ceremony and was branded with the iron rod against his will and without the consent of his father, said Stogner.

He further said that branding, tattooing or scarring a child is illegal in Texas even with parental consent.

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"This is happening basically in our backyard over here, so that's the reason we filed the lawsuit," Stogner said.

"We want to make sure our community is aware of this and want to make sure it doesn't happen to anybody else, anybody else's child or any child at all."

The child was not identified, however, the attorney read out an impact statement from him.

"I was so surprised. I did not know that anything was going to happen like this. I was shocked when they did it on my shoulder and it hurt so much that I almost cried," he said in part.

"They knew what they did was very wrong because they told me to keep it secret from everyone else. But I had to tell my dad when the pain got worse and it became infected," he added.

Cheruvu claimed that his son was taken to the temple by his ex-wife and&nbsp;was branded with the iron rod but the mother was not.

"He goes to see a therapist. He’s so deeply scarred, mentally scarred, and then there’s all the pain," said the father.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Indian-origin man has sued a temple in the United States for $1 million in damages over branding his son with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony last year.

An Indian-origin man has sued a temple in the United States for $1 million in damages over branding his son with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony last year. Vijay Cheruvu, a resident of Texas' Fort Bend County alleged that his 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod during a religious ceremony at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Hindu temple in Sugarland, Texas in August 2023. The lawsuit filed in Fort Bend County stated that the boy suffered excruciating pain and permanent disfigurement. Cheruvu is seeking over $1 million in damages in the lawsuit against the temple and its parent firm, Jeeyar Educational Trust (JET) USA, Inc. “I was shocked. I didn’t know how to handle it. My primary concern is for my son’s well-being,” Cheruvu said at a press conference here. He stated that the temple branded his son on his shoulder in the shape of the Hindu god, Vishnu. The lawsuit alleges that more than 100 people took part in the religious ceremony at the Ashtalakshmi Temple at Synott Road in Sugar Land in August 2023, out of which, three participants were children, including Cheruvu's son. Cheruvu's attorney, Brant Stogner, claimed that the boy, who was branded in both shoulders, suffered severe pain and permanent disfigurement and also developed an infection because of it. The 11-year-old went to the temple along with his mother to attend the ceremony and was branded with the iron rod against his will and without the consent of his father, said Stogner. He further said that branding, tattooing or scarring a child is illegal in Texas even with parental consent. Also read: Boeing nightmare continues, lavatory sink floods Alaska Airlines plane cabin mid-air "This is happening basically in our backyard over here, so that's the reason we filed the lawsuit," Stogner said. "We want to make sure our community is aware of this and want to make sure it doesn't happen to anybody else, anybody else's child or any child at all." The child was not identified, however, the attorney read out an impact statement from him. "I was so surprised. I did not know that anything was going to happen like this. I was shocked when they did it on my shoulder and it hurt so much that I almost cried," he said in part. "They knew what they did was very wrong because they told me to keep it secret from everyone else. But I had to tell my dad when the pain got worse and it became infected," he added. Cheruvu claimed that his son was taken to the temple by his ex-wife and was branded with the iron rod but the mother was not. "He goes to see a therapist. He’s so deeply scarred, mentally scarred, and then there’s all the pain," said the father. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin man sues temple in US over branding son with hot iron rod

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Ukraine on Friday (Apr 5) claimed to have killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials during an attack on the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region. Kyiv also said that it destroyed six Russian warplanes and damaged around eight others.&nbsp;

A Kyiv intelligence source told the news agency Reuters that the joint operation was conducted by the SBU security service and military.&nbsp;

The sources stated that Russian tactical bombers like the Sukhoi Su-24 and Su-24M use the Morozovsk air base. These bombers are mostly used by Russian air to fire guided bombs at the Ukrainian military and frontline towns and cities.&nbsp;

Russian defence officials claimed they intercepted more than 40 Ukrainian drones, and said that only a power substation was damaged.&nbsp;

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<h2>Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian targets&nbsp;</h2>

In recent days, Ukraine has significantly stepped up its drone attacks on targets in Russia, particularly on oil refineries in an effort to reduce Russian oil revenue.&nbsp;

Ukraine has often asked the allies for long-range missiles but they are unable to produce them rapidly with limited access to those made by Western allies.&nbsp;

A senior government official told Reuters earlier this year that Kyiv hoped to produce thousands of long-range drones in 2024.&nbsp;

Kyiv has also focused on developing long-range uncrewed vehicles to strike back at Russia in the ongoing war, which started in 2022.&nbsp;

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<h2>Ukrainian forces try to hold Russians&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, news agencies reported that the fighting raged on Friday between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the town of Chasiv Yar, which is a Ukrainian stronghold in the east. However, Kyiv has denied such claims and said that Russian troops had not reached the suburbs.&nbsp;

Russian forces are inching forward in eastern Ukraine after capturing the bastion town of Avdiivka in February. Kyiv's soldiers are trying to dig in, facing long-term shortages of artillery shells with US aid stuck in Congress.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine on Friday (Apr 5) claimed to have killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials during an attack on the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region.

Ukraine on Friday (Apr 5) claimed to have killed or injured at least 20 Russian officials during an attack on the Morozovsk military air base in the Rostov region. Kyiv also said that it destroyed six Russian warplanes and damaged around eight others. A Kyiv intelligence source told the news agency Reuters that the joint operation was conducted by the SBU security service and military. The sources stated that Russian tactical bombers like the Sukhoi Su-24 and Su-24M use the Morozovsk air base. These bombers are mostly used by Russian air to fire guided bombs at the Ukrainian military and frontline towns and cities. Russian defence officials claimed they intercepted more than 40 Ukrainian drones, and said that only a power substation was damaged. Also read: NATO chief weighs in on ‘multi-year’ commitments to support Ukraine for ‘long haul’ Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian targets In recent days, Ukraine has significantly stepped up its drone attacks on targets in Russia, particularly on oil refineries in an effort to reduce Russian oil revenue. Ukraine has often asked the allies for long-range missiles but they are unable to produce them rapidly with limited access to those made by Western allies. A senior government official told Reuters earlier this year that Kyiv hoped to produce thousands of long-range drones in 2024. Kyiv has also focused on developing long-range uncrewed vehicles to strike back at Russia in the ongoing war, which started in 2022. Also read: Ukraine lowers army draft age to 25 to generate more fighting power Watch: Putin warns any F-16s donated to Ukraine will be shot down after Ukraine attack on oil refineries × Ukrainian forces try to hold Russians Meanwhile, news agencies reported that the fighting raged on Friday between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the town of Chasiv Yar, which is a Ukrainian stronghold in the east. However, Kyiv has denied such claims and said that Russian troops had not reached the suburbs. Russian forces are inching forward in eastern Ukraine after capturing the bastion town of Avdiivka in February. Kyiv's soldiers are trying to dig in, facing long-term shortages of artillery shells with US aid stuck in Congress. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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A top Sri Lankan Buddhist leader has said that China has been blocking the visit of Tibetan Buddhist Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama to the country. Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa made the comments in an exclusive interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi.

He said, "We respect him and invited him to Sri Lanka, but China did not like that. China pressed against our government as well, we don't like that. He is a Buddhist leader, he has the freedom, and we have the freedom to invite."

Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe is the head or Mahanayaka Thero of Amarapura Sambuddha Sasanodaya Maha Nikaya. It is a Buddhist monastic order or sect in Sri Lanka. It is one of the major Nikayas (sects) in Theravada Buddhism, which is the dominant form of Buddhism practiced in Sri Lanka and many other parts of South and Southeast Asia. &nbsp;

The prominent Buddhist leader is in India this week to hand over part of Kapilavastu relics of Buddha to His Holiness Dalai Lama. He said, "Dalai Lama is a very important person. Buddhism was born in India, and his doctrine in India, his doctrine went to Sri Lanka via Ashoka's son- Mahinda, and daughter &nbsp;Sanghamitra. So I think, this is the way, one or two, original Buddha relics are presented to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama."

Here are the excerpts of the full conversation:&nbsp;

WION: Can you tell us briefly about the background and significance of the relic that you handed over to His Holiness and what was the intent behind this?

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa: Dalai Lama is a very famous leader, not only in India but a world-famous leader. So many times I heard his lectures and many friends from other countries asked about him and about his lectures also. I thought I must go and meet him. I have met him 203 times. So, I decided that I must present special things from Sri Lanka, to give to him. The Dalai Lama always preaches about kindness. He is very close to me.

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WION: If you can talk about Kapilavastu relics..

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: After Buddha's cremation, many countries fought to get his relics. 8 countries/ rajdhanis. One portion was given to Buddha's relatives, Kapilavastu relics were to his village. They made a structure and put the relics. After that, over thousands of years, when India was under British occupation, the English discovered it. One Alexander Cunningham discovered it, and excavated the land. He found a big stone box and found the relics. He was not able to determine what the relics were about. It had some letters of Brahmi words. A Sri Lanka monk, a high priest, knew the relics, and pointed out these are Buddha relics. A portion from the relics were sent to Sri Lanka, to my temple. It was kept in my temple, generation after generation.

WION: And you gave Kapilavastu relics to the Dalai Lama..

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: The Dalai Lama knows history well. Myself and the relics committee discussed it, we decided that Buddha was born in India, relics in Sri Lanka and I'm the custodian. So one original Buddha relic was brought to India, and presented to his holiness, the Dalai Lama. This is because, Dalai Lama is a very important person. Buddhism was born in India, his doctrine in India, his doctrine went to Sri Lanka via Ashoka's son- Mahinda and Daughter &nbsp;Sanghamitra. So I think, this is the way, one or 2, original Buddha relics are presented to his Holiness, the Dalai Lama.

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WION: How was the reception at Dharamshala? If you can share some experiences or good memories that you can take away from the Dharamshala visit?

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: It is a very interesting place, I visited it for the first time. It is near the Himalayas. It's a historic event, and a very calm place. Very important place in India, a historical event.

WION: Plans to continue the engagement with the office of Dalai Lama?

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: I thought yesterday, I must visit this place every year. Many people from across the world visit this place. Very important for India, this place. I must request that Indians, Sri Lanka, must visit respective countries.

WION: We understand that IBC assisted in the process of facilitating the smooth movement of your team from Colombo to Dharamshala and back and IBC was recently involved in the exposition of the relic in Thailand. Your comments please.

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: International Buddhist Confederation is a very important organisation in the world, IBC, 45-49 countries connected to it, 400 organisations connected to. They are very important to the world, not just India. IBC has done great work, with relics being sent to Thailand.

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WION: You know, China's view on the Dalai Lama, do you think China will be angry with you giving the relics

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: Last time, from Sri Lanka top Monks invited the Dalai Lama to visit Sri Lanka. But problem from China, why I don't know. We respect the Dalai Lama, as a Buddhist leader, he is not a merchant. We respect him and invited to Sri Lanka, but China did not like that. China pressed against our government as well, we don't like that. He is a Buddhist leader, he has the freedom, and we have freedom to invite. So in future, if he visits Sri Lanka, we are happy. Sri Lankans also visit Himachal as well. What is the problem, he is the Buddhist leader, he preaches Buddha's doctrine.

WION: How do you see India, Sri Lanka ties?

Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: Our mother land is India, my cultural and religious connection came from India to Sri Lanka. It is a close country for us. Our language also starts from India, Sanskrit, Pali. We must develop our friendship, sometimes, religious, cultural, economic friendship. Our elder brother is India.&nbsp;

A top Sri Lankan Buddhist leader has said that China has been blocking the visit of Tibetan Buddhist Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama to the country. Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa made the comments in an exclusive interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi.

A top Sri Lankan Buddhist leader has said that China has been blocking the visit of Tibetan Buddhist Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama to the country. Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe Mahindawansa made the comments in an exclusive interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi. He said, "We respect him and invited him to Sri Lanka, but China did not like that. China pressed against our government as well, we don't like that. He is a Buddhist leader, he has the freedom, and we have the freedom to invite." Most Venerable Dr Waskaduwe is the head or Mahanayaka Thero of Amarapura Sambuddha Sasanodaya Maha Nikaya. It is a Buddhist monastic order or sect in Sri Lanka. It is one of the major Nikayas (sects) in Theravada Buddhism, which is the dominant form of Buddhism practiced in Sri Lanka and many other parts of South and Southeast Asia. The prominent Buddhist leader is in India this week to hand over part of Kapilavastu relics of Buddha to His Holiness Dalai Lama. He said, "Dalai Lama is a very important person. Buddhism was born in India, and his doctrine in India, his doctrine went to Sri Lanka via Ashoka's son- Mahinda, and daughter Sanghamitra. So I think, this is the way, one or two, original Buddha relics are presented to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama." Here are the excerpts of the full conversation: WION: Can you tell us briefly about the background and significance of the relic that you handed over to His Holiness and what was the intent behind this? Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa: Dalai Lama is a very famous leader, not only in India but a world-famous leader. So many times I heard his lectures and many friends from other countries asked about him and about his lectures also. I thought I must go and meet him. I have met him 203 times. So, I decided that I must present special things from Sri Lanka, to give to him. The Dalai Lama always preaches about kindness. He is very close to me. Also Read | Search operation launched after a young man, 'jumped off' cruise ship in front of family WION: If you can talk about Kapilavastu relics.. Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: After Buddha's cremation, many countries fought to get his relics. 8 countries/ rajdhanis. One portion was given to Buddha's relatives, Kapilavastu relics were to his village. They made a structure and put the relics. After that, over thousands of years, when India was under British occupation, the English discovered it. One Alexander Cunningham discovered it, and excavated the land. He found a big stone box and found the relics. He was not able to determine what the relics were about. It had some letters of Brahmi words. A Sri Lanka monk, a high priest, knew the relics, and pointed out these are Buddha relics. A portion from the relics were sent to Sri Lanka, to my temple. It was kept in my temple, generation after generation. WION: And you gave Kapilavastu relics to the Dalai Lama.. Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: The Dalai Lama knows history well. Myself and the relics committee discussed it, we decided that Buddha was born in India, relics in Sri Lanka and I'm the custodian. So one original Buddha relic was brought to India, and presented to his holiness, the Dalai Lama. This is because, Dalai Lama is a very important person. Buddhism was born in India, his doctrine in India, his doctrine went to Sri Lanka via Ashoka's son- Mahinda and Daughter Sanghamitra. So I think, this is the way, one or 2, original Buddha relics are presented to his Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Also Read | French girl left in coma after she was thrashed by three teenagers WION: How was the reception at Dharamshala? If you can share some experiences or good memories that you can take away from the Dharamshala visit? Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: It is a very interesting place, I visited it for the first time. It is near the Himalayas. It's a historic event, and a very calm place. Very important place in India, a historical event. WION: Plans to continue the engagement with the office of Dalai Lama? Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: I thought yesterday, I must visit this place every year. Many people from across the world visit this place. Very important for India, this place. I must request that Indians, Sri Lanka, must visit respective countries. WION: We understand that IBC assisted in the process of facilitating the smooth movement of your team from Colombo to Dharamshala and back and IBC was recently involved in the exposition of the relic in Thailand. Your comments please. Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: International Buddhist Confederation is a very important organisation in the world, IBC, 45-49 countries connected to it, 400 organisations connected to. They are very important to the world, not just India. IBC has done great work, with relics being sent to Thailand. Watch | Disney's streaming service to clamp down on password-sharing from June × WION: You know, China's view on the Dalai Lama, do you think China will be angry with you giving the relics Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: Last time, from Sri Lanka top Monks invited the Dalai Lama to visit Sri Lanka. But problem from China, why I don't know. We respect the Dalai Lama, as a Buddhist leader, he is not a merchant. We respect him and invited to Sri Lanka, but China did not like that. China pressed against our government as well, we don't like that. He is a Buddhist leader, he has the freedom, and we have freedom to invite. So in future, if he visits Sri Lanka, we are happy. Sri Lankans also visit Himachal as well. What is the problem, he is the Buddhist leader, he preaches Buddha's doctrine. WION: How do you see India, Sri Lanka ties? Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe: Our mother land is India, my cultural and religious connection came from India to Sri Lanka. It is a close country for us. Our language also starts from India, Sanskrit, Pali. We must develop our friendship, sometimes, religious, cultural, economic friendship. Our elder brother is India.

China blocking Dalai Lama's Sri Lanka visit, says top Buddhist leader

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In US, bird flu has spread to dairy herd across six states, confirms USDA

Typhoon-like winds sucked out three people from their apartments in southeastern China while they were sleeping. At least seven people lost their lives in the violent rain and hailstorms that struck southeastern China.

Typhoon-like winds sucked out three people from their apartments in southeastern China while they were sleeping. At least seven people lost their lives in the violent rain and hailstorms that struck southeastern China. The extreme weather started on March 31 and affected nine cities, including Nanchang and Jiujiang. According to the Jiangxi provincial emergency flood control headquarters, the harsh weather has impacted over 93,000 people in 54 counties. Three people, including an 11-year-old boy, fell from a residential building during the storm and died on Sunday, reports said. The strong winds pulled the door-size windows off frames in two apartments in the building in Nanchang. The winds reportedly swept the residents from their beds through the gaps. The extreme weather, which started Sunday and continued into Tuesday, damaged dozens of homes, reported AP. ALSO READ | BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink's pay slides by 18 per cent in 2023 Authorities are investigating the conditions surrounding the fall of the three victims. A man named Xu, who lives on the 20th floor of the same building, told the South China Morning Post that the wind also pulled his 64-year-old mother and 11-year-old son out of the apartment. The harsh storm blew out all his living room and bedroom windows. Another man, named Wan, lost her 60-year-old wife as the winds ripped out their 11th-floor bedroom window. He said he survived because he slept in a room undamaged by the storm. Later, he discovered that a floor-to-ceiling room window was devastated. A viral video showed his wife's bed next to a glass window. Details about how the wind swept Wan's wife out of the building remain unclear. However, Wan later found her body at the base of the building. "I am totally at a loss," he said. The assessment of the entire damage is still in progress. (With inputs from agencies)

Strong winds sucked out three people from their homes in China while they slept

A senior Conservative MP William Wragg admitted leaking personal phone numbers of colleagues who were later targeted in the honey trap scandal that has shaken Westminster politics.

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Amid the unrelenting aggression by Israel. Washington is working to coordinate a multinational effort to set up a maritime aid corridor into Gaza. This is a part of a US Strategy of flooding the zone with humanitarian assistance. Watch in for more details!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Joe Biden is set to visit the Baltimore bridge collapse site later today during the visit he will also meet relatives of the six workers who were killed in the collapse. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden asked for an immediate ceasefire. According to the White House Biden made it clear the need for Israel to implement concrete steps to address civilian harm and the safety of humanitarian Aid workers. Watch in for more details!

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A 14-year-old girl in France was severely wounded and left in a coma after she was thrashed outside her school in the suburbs of the southern city of Montpellier.

A 14-year-old girl in France was severely wounded and left in a coma after she was thrashed outside her school in the suburbs of the southern city of Montpellier. A report by the news agency AFP on Thursday (Apr 4) said that the girl was thrashed by three teenagers. The attackers were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a minor. According to prosecutors, the victim came out of her coma but was seriously injured in the attack outside Arthur Rimbaud college on Tuesday (April 2) afternoon. One of the attackers, a 14-year-old girl, was at the same school as the victim. The other two attackers were aged 14 and 15. Govt orders investigation into attack French Education Minister Nicole Belloubet ordered a ministry-led investigation into the attack. “This mission will aim both to establish the reality of the facts and to establish responsibilities,” Education Minister Belloubet told local media, adding the victim was owed the truth. Also read | France hijab row: School head quits over death threats, govt to prosecute teen for false accusations President Emmanuel Macron, meanwhile, expressed solidarity with the victim but urged caution in drawing conclusions about the circumstances of the attack. "At this stage, I would be wary of categorising things and I want the full truth to be established in calm and the conclusions to be drawn then," he told in televised remarks. Victim was bullied for 2.5 years The victim's mother told media interviews that her daughter had been bullied by a fellow pupil for two and a half years. She accused this pupil of being the “sponsor” of the attack and claimed that this schoolgirl had been suspended for two days in June last year, in particular after having published a photo of her daughter on social networks calling for her to be raped, the report said. The attack came at a time of heightened tensions in schools in France after dozens of messages threatening attacks were sent through an internal messaging system. (With inputs from agencies)

French girl left in coma after being thrashed by three teenagers

It was a nightmare for passengers aboard cruise Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped overboard. The ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas' Grand Inagua Island when the 20-year-old&nbsp;jumped from one of the decks.

As per&nbsp;eyewitnesses, the father and brother looked on in dismay as he made the impulsive decision to jump over the side.

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Some passengers said it appeared to be an impulsive, spur-of-the-moment decision.

According to The Post, eyewitness Bryan Sims said,&nbsp;"I had been hanging out with him and his brother in the hot tub until 3:30, and was crowded. He sat right beside me the whole time."

"He was quite drunk," Sims continued, "As we were heading back from the hot tub to the elevators, his father and brother was walking towards us. His father seemed to be scolding him for being drunk, I assume."

"When we reached near them, he told his father, 'I'll fix this right now.' And he jumped out the window."

"The crew was immediately alerted as there was lot of yelling and commotion," another passenger, Deborah Morrison, told the reporters. "His family was distraught, completely devastated,” he further added.

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Royal Caribbean in its statement confirmed that its crew promptly responded to the incident.

"The ship's crew initiated a search and rescue operation immediately alongside the US Coast Guard, who has assumed control of the search. Our team is providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this hard time. We have no further details to share, " the statement read.

News of the apparent suicide attempt spread quickly among passengers, prompting many to offer assistance in any way possible.

According to the Washington Post, between 2000 and 2020, approximately 386 individuals were reported to have gone overboard on major cruise lines. These incidents, whether accidental or deliberate, are often deadly.

The Coast Guard confirmed that a search and rescue operation is ongoing in the waters off Cuba. As of now, the individual has not been located.

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It was a nightmare for passengers aboard cruise Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped overboard. The ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas' Grand Inagua Island when the 20-year-old jumped from one of the decks.

It was a nightmare for passengers aboard cruise Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped overboard. The ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas' Grand Inagua Island when the 20-year-old jumped from one of the decks. As per eyewitnesses, the father and brother looked on in dismay as he made the impulsive decision to jump over the side. Also read: Typhoon-strong winds in China pull three people from apartment windows while they were sleeping Some passengers said it appeared to be an impulsive, spur-of-the-moment decision. According to The Post, eyewitness Bryan Sims said, "I had been hanging out with him and his brother in the hot tub until 3:30, and was crowded. He sat right beside me the whole time." "He was quite drunk," Sims continued, "As we were heading back from the hot tub to the elevators, his father and brother was walking towards us. His father seemed to be scolding him for being drunk, I assume." "When we reached near them, he told his father, 'I'll fix this right now.' And he jumped out the window." "The crew was immediately alerted as there was lot of yelling and commotion," another passenger, Deborah Morrison, told the reporters. "His family was distraught, completely devastated,” he further added. Also read: In US, bird flu has spread to dairy herd across six states, confirms USDA Royal Caribbean in its statement confirmed that its crew promptly responded to the incident. "The ship's crew initiated a search and rescue operation immediately alongside the US Coast Guard, who has assumed control of the search. Our team is providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this hard time. We have no further details to share, " the statement read. News of the apparent suicide attempt spread quickly among passengers, prompting many to offer assistance in any way possible. According to the Washington Post, between 2000 and 2020, approximately 386 individuals were reported to have gone overboard on major cruise lines. These incidents, whether accidental or deliberate, are often deadly. The Coast Guard confirmed that a search and rescue operation is ongoing in the waters off Cuba. As of now, the individual has not been located. (With inputs from agencies)

Search operation launched after a young man, 'jumped off' cruise ship in front of family

In a bid to bolster subscriber growth and drive profitability, CEO Bob Iger revealed that Walt Disney’s streaming service will implement measures to curb password-sharing starting from June. Watch in for more details!

Disney's streaming service to clamp down on password-sharing from June

Seven foreign aid workers, who were heading back after completing food delivery, were killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza, as per the health officials present in the occupied territory.

The deaths of the aid workers were reported by the Hamas-run Gaza government media office late on Monday (April 1).&nbsp;

The Hamas-run territory's health ministry said that the dead bodies of the aid workers and their Palestinian driver were brought to a hospital in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza.

The aid group,&nbsp;World Central Kitchen, claimed that their six international aid workers along with&nbsp;their Palestinian driver were killed in the attack.

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In a statement, the Israeli military said that it was "conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident", and added that it had been "working closely with WCK" in the efforts to give aid to Palestinians.

The aid workers were working for World Central Kitchen and were travelling in a convoy which was hit by a strike south of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, as per local officials.

Earlier in&nbsp;a statement, Hamas said that the aid workers included "British, Australian and Polish nationalities, with the fourth nationality not known", and that the fifth person who died was a Palestinian driver and translator.&nbsp;

<h2>World Central Kitchen decries attack on aid workers, calls it a 'tragedy'</h2>

In a statement, World Central Kitchen said, “We are aware of reports that members of the World Central Kitchen team have been killed in an IDF attack while working to support our humanitarian food delivery efforts in Gaza. This is a tragedy. Humanitarian aid workers and civilians should never be a target.”

The World Central Kitchen organisation also announced that they are immediately suspending their work in the Gaza Strip. “World Central Kitchen is pausing our operations immediately in the region. We will be making decisions about the future of our work soon,” said CEO Erin Gore.

Meanwhile, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Avichay Adraee, in a statement said that they are investigating the incident.

“Following the reports regarding the World Central Kitchen personnel in Gaza today, the IDF is conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident. The IDF makes extensive efforts to enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, and has been working closely with WCK in their vital efforts to provide food and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza,” the statement read.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is “urgently” looking into the reports an Australian had been killed.

“I’m very concerned about the loss of life that is occurring in Gaza. My government has supported a sustainable ceasefire,” he said while speaking to ABC Radio on Tuesday (April 2).

“We’ve called for the release of hostages and there have been far too many innocent lives, Palestinian and Israeli, lost during the Gaza-Hamas conflict," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Seven foreign aid workers, who were heading back after completing food delivery, were killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza, as per the health officials present in the occupied territory.

Seven foreign aid workers, who were heading back after completing food delivery, were killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza, as per the health officials present in the occupied territory. The deaths of the aid workers were reported by the Hamas-run Gaza government media office late on Monday (April 1). The Hamas-run territory's health ministry said that the dead bodies of the aid workers and their Palestinian driver were brought to a hospital in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza. The aid group, World Central Kitchen, claimed that their six international aid workers along with their Palestinian driver were killed in the attack. Also Read: ‘US pressure will not stop us,’ says Netanyahu as Israel approves ‘operational plans’ for action in Rafah In a statement, the Israeli military said that it was "conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident", and added that it had been "working closely with WCK" in the efforts to give aid to Palestinians. The aid workers were working for World Central Kitchen and were travelling in a convoy which was hit by a strike south of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, as per local officials. Earlier in a statement, Hamas said that the aid workers included "British, Australian and Polish nationalities, with the fourth nationality not known", and that the fifth person who died was a Palestinian driver and translator. World Central Kitchen decries attack on aid workers, calls it a 'tragedy' In a statement, World Central Kitchen said, “We are aware of reports that members of the World Central Kitchen team have been killed in an IDF attack while working to support our humanitarian food delivery efforts in Gaza. This is a tragedy. Humanitarian aid workers and civilians should never be a target.” The World Central Kitchen organisation also announced that they are immediately suspending their work in the Gaza Strip. “World Central Kitchen is pausing our operations immediately in the region. We will be making decisions about the future of our work soon,” said CEO Erin Gore. Meanwhile, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Avichay Adraee, in a statement said that they are investigating the incident. “Following the reports regarding the World Central Kitchen personnel in Gaza today, the IDF is conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident. The IDF makes extensive efforts to enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, and has been working closely with WCK in their vital efforts to provide food and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza,” the statement read. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Thousands demand Netanyahu government's resignation Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is “urgently” looking into the reports an Australian had been killed. “I’m very concerned about the loss of life that is occurring in Gaza. My government has supported a sustainable ceasefire,” he said while speaking to ABC Radio on Tuesday (April 2). “We’ve called for the release of hostages and there have been far too many innocent lives, Palestinian and Israeli, lost during the Gaza-Hamas conflict," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strike on Gaza kills foreign aid workers just after they delivered food, NGO decries attack

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For the first time after the violent October 7 attacks, the security cabinet of Israel agreed to reopen the Erez crossing between the country and northern Gaza. Israeli officials have agreed to open the crossing to ensure that more humanitarian aid is entering Gaza.

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Days after seven&nbsp;foreign aid workers were killed by the Israeli army in Gaza in a "grave mistake", World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Jose Andres accused the country of targeting his aid workers "systematically, car by car".

He said that the strike carried out by Israel on Monday (April 1) was not a mistake and added that Israeli forces were informed about the aid workers' movements.&nbsp;

In the airstrike, WCK aid workers from Australia, Canada, Poland, the UK and the US lost their lives along with a Palestinian colleague.&nbsp;

Israel called the strike a "grave mistake" and issued an apology. The Israeli government also vowed to carry out an independent investigation.

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According to the World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder, Israel launched strikes on the aid convoy while they were leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse, "where the team had unloaded more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza on the maritime route".&nbsp;

<h2>Not a 'bad luck situation' for Israeli army, charity's logo was clearly displayed: Andres&nbsp;</h2>

He said that the convoy had three vehicles, two of them were armoured and the charity's logo was clearly displayed.&nbsp;

"This was not just a bad luck situation where ‘oops’ we dropped the bomb in the wrong place," said Andres.

"This was over a 1.5, 1.8 kilometres, with a very defined humanitarian convoy that had signs in the top, in the roof, a very colourful logo that we are obviously very proud of," he said. It's “very clear who we are and what we do," he added.

"They were targeting us in a deconflicting zone, in an area controlled by IDF. They know that it was our teams moving on that road ... with three cars," Andres said.

Narrating the entire incident to the Reuters news agency, the World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder said, "The team was coming from dropping in a warehouse… south of Gaza all the food they were able to download before it got too dark."&nbsp;

"Somehow we kind of lost communication. Then we began [to get] information that something went wrong, that something happened. And that is when I found out our team” were targeted," he said.&nbsp;

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"They were targeted systematically car by car," Andres said. He further alleged that Israel is most likely to have carried out more than three strikes by drones.

"They attacked the first car...We have a feeling they were able to escape safely because this was an armoured vehicle," Andres said. The people in the first car "were able to move in the second one. Again, this one was hit. They were able to move in the third one," he added.

He further said that the aid workers were trying to make calls when they were attacked to ask the Israeli Defense Forces, "'What are they doing? They are targeting us.’”&nbsp;

"The area was controlled by the Israeli military. They knew it was our team moving on that road with three cars," he said.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Days after seven foreign aid workers were killed by the Israeli army in Gaza in a "grave mistake", World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Jose Andres accused the country of targeting his aid workers "systematically, car by car".

Days after seven foreign aid workers were killed by the Israeli army in Gaza in a "grave mistake", World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Jose Andres accused the country of targeting his aid workers "systematically, car by car". He said that the strike carried out by Israel on Monday (April 1) was not a mistake and added that Israeli forces were informed about the aid workers' movements. In the airstrike, WCK aid workers from Australia, Canada, Poland, the UK and the US lost their lives along with a Palestinian colleague. Israel called the strike a "grave mistake" and issued an apology. The Israeli government also vowed to carry out an independent investigation. Also Read: Israel uses 'unparalleled' AI to target suspected Hamas militants as machine did it 'coldly': Report According to the World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder, Israel launched strikes on the aid convoy while they were leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse, "where the team had unloaded more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza on the maritime route". Not a 'bad luck situation' for Israeli army, charity's logo was clearly displayed: Andres He said that the convoy had three vehicles, two of them were armoured and the charity's logo was clearly displayed. "This was not just a bad luck situation where ‘oops’ we dropped the bomb in the wrong place," said Andres. "This was over a 1.5, 1.8 kilometres, with a very defined humanitarian convoy that had signs in the top, in the roof, a very colourful logo that we are obviously very proud of," he said. It's “very clear who we are and what we do," he added. "They were targeting us in a deconflicting zone, in an area controlled by IDF. They know that it was our teams moving on that road ... with three cars," Andres said. Narrating the entire incident to the Reuters news agency, the World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder said, "The team was coming from dropping in a warehouse… south of Gaza all the food they were able to download before it got too dark." "Somehow we kind of lost communication. Then we began [to get] information that something went wrong, that something happened. And that is when I found out our team” were targeted," he said. Watch: Israel War: Want Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza, says Hamas Chief "They were targeted systematically car by car," Andres said. He further alleged that Israel is most likely to have carried out more than three strikes by drones. "They attacked the first car...We have a feeling they were able to escape safely because this was an armoured vehicle," Andres said. The people in the first car "were able to move in the second one. Again, this one was hit. They were able to move in the third one," he added. He further said that the aid workers were trying to make calls when they were attacked to ask the Israeli Defense Forces, "'What are they doing? They are targeting us.’” "The area was controlled by the Israeli military. They knew it was our team moving on that road with three cars," he said. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel targeted aid convoy 'systematically, car by car' and killed his staff members, alleges WCK founder

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