Indian man converted from Hinduism to Christianity denied asylum in Australia; tribunal says no risk of harm on return

[ad_1] An Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity has failed in his attempt to secure asylum in Australia, with a tribunal ruling that he faces no real risk of harm if returned home.The decision was issued last month after Australia’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal rejected the claim. The said that the applicant’s fears […]

‘Serious risk of radioactive contamination’: Iran FM writes to UN over Bushehr nuclear strikes

[ad_1] Abbas Araghchi (Image/ANI) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has written a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in response to recent US-Israeli strikes targeting Tehran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant.In his letter, Araghchi wrote: “The repeated attacks by the aggressors in the vicinity of the active Bushehr nuclear power plant are of great concern. They […]

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged

[ad_1] Iran struck a fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai’s port on Monday, setting it on fire and damaging its hull, Kuwait’s state news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp. The company also warned of a possible oil spill. The incident appears to be the latest in a series of attacks on commercial […]

Runit Dome at risk: 120,000 tons of radioactive waste from a nuclear explosion threaten the Pacific | World News

[ad_1] PC: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) The structural integrity of the Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, described as a 115-meter-wide concrete ‘coffin,’ is endangered according to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO). This dome was built over an unlined crater from a nuclear explosion that occurred in 1958 and contains over 120,000 […]

Cyber Threats: UAE News: Authorities warn of ‘one of the most destructive’ cyber threats as Wiper malware risk rises | World News

[ad_1] UAE residents urged to stay alert as authorities flag rising wiper malware attacks / Image: File The UAE has issued a fresh cybersecurity alert, warning residents, businesses and organisations about the growing risk of “wiper malware”, one of the most destructive forms of malicious software capable of permanently deleting data and crippling systems.The warning […]

Iran’s Natanz nuclear site hit: Tehran vows to rebuild facility; IAEA flags radiation risk

[ad_1] Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was struck during recent US and Israeli military operations, Iran’s envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog said on Monday. “Again they attacked Iran’s peaceful, safeguarded nuclear facilities yesterday,” Reza Najafi told reporters at a meeting of the 35-nation board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Asked which sites […]

Are Indian American women ‘unscreened and overlooked’ amid breast cancer risk in the US?

[ad_1] Indian American Women at Rising Risk: The Hidden Breast Cancer Crisis in the US A new report is sounding urgent alarms about Indian American women being “unscreened and overlooked” when it comes to breast cancer risk, a problem rooted in cultural norms, data gaps and evolving disease patterns that threaten a growing yet under-recognised […]

11 coastal cities could be submerged by 2100 and millions may be at risk: From Dhaka in Bangladesh to Bangkok in Thailand | World News

[ad_1] Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of these places could be […]

Saudi Arabia warns of SR50,000 fine for unreported visa overstays, jail and deportation risk | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia imposes SR50,000 fine and six months’ jail for unreported visa overstays/Representative Image Visitors who remain in the Kingdom beyond their permitted stay are not the only ones facing consequences. Saudi authorities have now placed clear responsibility on sponsors, warning that failing to report a visit visa overstay could lead to heavy fines, […]

Nipah Virus Alert: Is the UAE at risk following the India outbreak? | World News

[ad_1] Can Nipah reach the UAE? India outbreak explained in simple terms / AI Generated Image A shadow of concern has fallen over international travel routes as India battles a fresh outbreak of the Nipah virus (NiV) in the southern state of Kerala. Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases and, tragically, a small number of […]