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A powerful earthquake struck Japan, destroying buildings and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Waves and tsunami warnings were issued along the coast, including in neighboring South Korea. The quake was one of many to rock the region on New Year's Day. TV programming was interrupted with the PM urging people to evacuate to higher ground. Buildings collapsed and fires broke out, causing damage and casualties. Power and communication outages were reported, and transportation services were halted or closed due to the earthquake. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/APDN4ox

Pakistan's independent human rights commission said Monday there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of "pre-poll rigging." It also expressed concern about authorities rejecting the candidacies of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and most other members of his party. At a news conference in Islamabad, the co-chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Munizae Jahangir, said other political parties have been subjected to similar tactics to varying degrees. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KzrVmnh

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows becomes the target of a swatting attempt after removing former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot. A conservative activist posted her home address on social media, sparking the incident. Bellows, who has received threatening communications and faced dehumanization online, remains undeterred in upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. The Maine Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident, and police conducted a sweep of Bellows' home, finding nothing suspicious. Other high-profile politicians, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, have also been targeted by swatting. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QFL4UJa

Imported electric vehicles whose arrival at ports in Israel was delayed due to the security situation in the Red Sea will not be subjected to the tax increase on such items. New taxes are set to go into effect on January 1, 2024. But the threat of attack in the Red Sea by Houthi terrorists based in Yemen forced many shipping lines to reroute their ships away from the Suez Canal, thereby causing delays in the delivery of imported goods. The extension of the old tax rate is applicable until January 31. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dMVpize

German police arrest three people, including a Tajik, linked to an alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne on New Year's Eve. The suspects are believed to be connected to Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K). Security measures have been increased in Cologne, with sniffer dogs searching for explosives in the underground parking of the cathedral. Around 1,000 police officers have been deployed to protect the cathedral and the population. Germany has been on high alert for possible Islamist attacks, with a previous attack carried out by an IS supporter in 2016. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QGNUoa5

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