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Moscow Attack: Tajik nationals recruited as attackers ahead of Moscow concert hall attack| Oneindia

Islamic State terror group launched a major recruitment drive last year to deploy militants based out of Central Asian countries including Tajikistan, western and other intelligence services said. Three of the four suspected terrorists arrested by the Russian security forces for the attack at a Moscow concert hall — the worst terror attack in Russia in decades — are reportedly Tajik nationals. One of the three is even heard speaking Tajik during the interrogation of four alleged attackers detained by the Russian security forces. #MoscowAttack #MoscowAttackSuspects #SuspectsPreTrialCustody #RussiaAttack #FSBRussia #RussiaFSB #MoscowAttackPutin #CrocusConcertHallAttack #MoscowConcertAttack #RussiaConcertAttack #MoscowNews #MoscowAttackNews #MoscowAttackSuspects #US #Ukraine #USMoscowAttack #VladimirPutin #RussiaAccusesUS #MoscowConcertHall #UkraineMoscowAttack #InternationalNews ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

Indonesia's Sulawesi Deluged by Floods and Landslides Claiming 14 Lives, Several missing| Oneindia

Torrential rain caused floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sulawesi, claiming 14 lives and displacing residents. Rescue operations evacuated affected individuals, with over 1,000 homes impacted. Indonesia faces frequent natural disasters during heavy rains, highlighting the need for robust disaster response mechanisms to aid affected populations. #Indonesia #Indonesianews #indonesiafloods #indonesianewslive #indonesianewstodaylive #indonesianewsenglish #indonesianewsvolcano #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~GR.122~HT.318~ED.155~

McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Indonesia Earthquake: A 6.5 Magnitude Tremor Jolts Java Island, also felt in Jakarta | Oneindia News

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 shook Indonesia's Java island, causing widespread tremors. Despite the intensity, there was no tsunami alert issued by the BMKG. The USGS reported the quake's depth at 68.3 kilometers (42 miles). Stay updated on the latest seismic activity. #IndonesiaEarthquake #JavaIsland #Jakarta #JavaEarthquake #JakartaEarthquake #EarthquakeinIndonesia #JokoWidodo #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.102~GR.123~HT.318~

Kenya Floods: Heavy Rains in Capital Nairobi Leave 70 Dead, Thousands Homeless |OneIndia News

Kenya faces a severe flooding crisis with 70 fatalities since mid-March, prompting a USD 29 million relief allocation. Over 130,000 people were displaced, and 64 Nairobi schools shut down. Rescue efforts continue after a tragic incident in Makueni, while a heavy rainfall warning urges caution. The regional impact extends to Tanzania and Burundi, demanding immediate action and vigilance. #kenyafloodslatestnewstoday #kenyafloods2024 #kenyafloods #kenyafloodnews #kenyafloodrescue #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~PR.320~ED.103~GR.125~HT.318~

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Cyclone Hidaya: Kenya, Tanzania brace for the cyclone as flood wreaks havoc | Oneindia News

Kenya and Tanzania are on high alert as they anticipate the arrival of Cyclone Hidaya, following a period of relentless rains and devastating floods that have ravaged East Africa. The region has already witnessed the loss of nearly 400 lives, with tens of thousands displaced from their homes. Cyclone Hidaya is gradually approaching the eastern coast of Tanzania, with meteorologists predicting its landfall later on Friday, based on the latest weather forecasts. The cyclone is expected to bring further precipitation to neighbouring Kenya, including the major coastal city of Mombasa, situated just north of the cyclone's path. #CycloneHidaya #KenyaTanzania #Floods #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponse #NaturalDisasters #ClimateCrisis #WilliamRuto #EastAfrica #WeatherAlert ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.155~

Kenya, Tanzania brace for cyclone as heavy rains persist

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Kenya's Ruto orders evacuations after catastrophic rainfall, deadly floods

Earthquake with Magnitude 6.4 Jolts Indonesia’s Java Island, Citizens Forced To Leave Home| Oneindia

A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck near Indonesia's Java island, causing tremors felt in Jakarta and prompting evacuations in another city. No immediate casualties or damage were reported, and no tsunami warnings were issued. Indonesia, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," faces frequent seismic activity. Past quakes, like a 2021 Sulawesi tremor and the 2004 Aceh disaster, highlight the nation's vulnerability and the need for robust disaster preparedness. #IndonesiaEarthquakes #Indonesia #Aceh #IndonesiaJava #JavaIsland #Earthquakenews #Earthquakeupdates #Worldnews #Indonesianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~HT.95~

Ex-Kazakh Minister Caught Beating Wife, Horrific Video Emerges Leaving Nation in Shock| Oneindia

The contentious trial of former Kazakh economics minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of fatally beating his wife, Saltanat Nukenova, has galvanized Kazakhstan, fueling demands for stricter domestic violence legislation. Shocking CCTV footage of the assault streamed online, intensified public outrage, prompting tens of thousands to advocate for harsher penalties. #kazakhstanministerwifevideo #kazakhstanformerprimeminister #kazakhstanministertrial #kazakhministertrial #Kazakhstannews #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~HT.318~ED.102~GR.121~

WATCH: Russia and Kazakhstan continue to grapple with floods

According to the Russian Emergency Ministry, over 500 properties remain flooded in 17 settlements in Russia's Tyumen region, with more than 3,500 people evacuated.

More homes flooded in Russian region bordering Kazakhstan

The devastation continues as water levels in a local river spike again.