A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan on Tuesday, with the strongest registering a magnitude of 6.1. While no casualties were reported, damage was sustained to two multi-story buildings previously evacuated after a 7.4 magnitude quake earlier in April, which claimed 13 lives and injured over 1,000. Taiwan, prone to earthquakes, has implemented strict building codes and public education campaigns to mitigate the impact on its 23 million residents.
Despite criticizing the H-1B visa program in the past, Donald Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, applied for an H-1B visa to hire foreign workers. The application, which was made in June 2022, was approved by federal immigration authorities but was ultimately terminated by the company in November 2022. This revelation is in stark contrast to Trump’s previous statements about the H-1B visa program, which he has called ‘very bad’ and ‘unfair’ for US workers.
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard. The incident occurred during a flypast rehearsal for the navy fleet’s open day celebrations in May. Both helicopters, a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139, crashed after colliding in mid-air. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash.
During a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) parade in Lumut, northern Perak, on Tuesday, two helicopters collided in mid-air, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. The harrowing incident was caught on video, showing the two helicopters colliding while performing training maneuvers. The helicopters crashed and went into a tailspin, with witnesses heard exclaiming, “Allah, Allah, Allah.” The victims, all military personnel, were pronounced dead at the scene. The RMN has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy.
The US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices brings attention to concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza, particularly during the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The report documents allegations of extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detention, and the punishment of family members for alleged offenses by relatives.
A 13-year-old Filipino girl, Jamaica Star Seraspe, tragically passed away from rabies after concealing a dog bite from her parents. The incident occurred in February when Jamaica was bitten by a stray dog while walking home from school. Despite the bite, she withheld the information from her parents, falsely claiming it was a scratch from metal wire. Two months later, Jamaica developed severe symptoms, including fever, back pain, fatigue, and difficulty drinking water. It was then that she informed her mother about the dog bite and was rushed to the hospital, where her condition rapidly deteriorated. Her autopsy confirmed that she had died from rabies encephalitis, a fatal viral disease.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, a devastating helicopter collision during a Royal Malaysian Navy parade rehearsal resulted in the tragic death of all ten crew members. The incident occurred at Lumut naval base in Perak, with the AW139 maritime operation helicopter and the Fennec lightweight helicopter crashing at a sports complex and a swimming pool, respectively. The Navy has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of this heartbreaking accident.
The United States and India engage in regular consultations at the highest levels on democracy and human rights issues, according to a senior US State Department official. This statement comes following the release of the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which highlighted concerns about human rights issues in India, including the Manipur violence and extrajudicial killings. The US strongly encourages India to uphold its human rights obligations and commitments, and regularly meets with civil society representatives to gather perspectives that inform the Human Rights Report.
Two Malaysian military helicopters involved in a training exercise for the navy’s 90th-anniversary celebration next month collided and crashed in Perak state on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured an overwhelming majority in the parliamentary elections, capturing 71 out of 93 seats and marking a major shift in regional politics. This victory solidifies Muizzu’s power and reflects a shift away from India and towards China in Maldivian foreign policy orientation.
