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The US embassy has also issued a security alert to its citizens in Sri Lanka saying that it had received “credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area.”

Israel urges citizens to leave tourist destinations in southern Sri Lanka amid terror threats

By Connect Gujarat Desk 24 Oct 2024 14:54 IST

Japan introduces blade-resistant umbrellas on trains

This initiative follows a troubling increase in knife attacks in recent years, highlighting the need for improved security measures for commuters.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 22 Oct 2024 19:12 IST

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Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing

Israeli strikes on multiple homes in the northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday left at least 87 people dead or missing, the territory's Health Ministry said.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 21 Oct 2024 15:30 IST

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Indonesia to boost tourism by offering visa-free travel to 96 countries

The new visa-free policy now allows citizens from 96 countries, including the USA, Japan, UK, UAE, and Mexico, to enter Indonesia without a visa

By Connect Gujarat Desk 20 Oct 2024 16:30 IST

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Hezbollah launches drone attack on Israeli PM Netanyahu’s residence

The Iranian military confirmed Hezbollah’s involvement in the attack, stating that Lebanese brothers targeted Netanyahu’s residence in a drone attack.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 19 Oct 2024 17:30 IST

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Arrest warrant against exiled ex-Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina

The former PM fled to India and has not been publicly seen since fleeing Bangladesh. Her last official whereabouts were at a military airbase near India's capital

By Connect Gujarat Desk 17 Oct 2024 16:54 IST

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Obama to hit campaign trail for Kamala Harris

According to officials, Obama will hold his first event in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania next Thursday and then across the Sunbelt states that will decide the 2024 election.