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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
In Between Places: Ahead of the Women's Prize announcement, Afghan writer Aria Aber talks about her Berlin-set, shortlisted novel Good Girl
Power, desire and violence In the novel, Nila meets Marlowe Woods, a charismatic 36-year-old American writer, in one of Berlin's bunkers. While their relationship begins flirtatiously, it veers into more complicated terrain. The age gap sets up the classic 'older man, young woman' dynamic, but Aber resists that binary. 'Nila is not just a victim. She has agency. She's being victimised, but she's also self-destructive and is actively seeking out extreme experiences.' Aber wanted readers to understand why Nila would fall into that kind of relationship. 'This isn't a cautionary tale — it serves a different literary purpose.' Violence, especially the kind masked as discipline or care, runs quietly through the novel. Nila often revisits memories of her mother. She recalls times when she willingly offered her cheek in anticipation of a slap, or when a woman reminded her mother not to hit her in public — because they were in Germany now. Aber explores how different forms of violence — domestic, erotic, state-sanctioned, — intersect and echo in characters' lives. 'There's an electric current of violence running from one system to another. It doesn't come from nowhere — it's triggered by something external that lives inside the perpetrator,' she says. She asks: 'Why is domestic violence excused in some communities and not others? Often it comes from powerlessness, a way for those pushed to society's edges to assert control in the only space they can—their homes.' This is why she sets the family in Berlin's prefab housing blocks. 'These places are rife with crime, disenfranchisement, and a lack of opportunity. In those environments, interpersonal violence runs rampant — not because it's justified, but because the people living there are themselves being violated by the state, capitalism, and structural neglect,' says Aber.
Muscat Daily
17-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
28,307 registered taxis in Oman till March 2025
Muscat – The total number of registered taxis in Oman reached 28,307 this year till the end of March, marking a slight increase of 1.1% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest data released by National Centre for Statistics and Information. In a move to modernise the public transport sector, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced integration of all white and orange taxis operating in public spaces with licensed ride-hailing applications effective April 1, 2025. This came following an extension of the original implementation timeline. The licensed applications approved by the ministry include Oman Taxi, OTaxi, Marhaba, Hala and Tasleem. Phased rollout of the integration initiative under the Aber platform began with taxis at airports. The second phase, launched on November 1, 2023 covered taxis operating at hotels, commercial centres and ports. The third and final phase – originally scheduled for January 1, 2024 – officially commenced on April 1, 2025. It targets all white and orange taxis operating in public areas across the country. This initiative, part of the Land Transport Law and its executive regulations, aims to improve services for both drivers and passengers by adopting smart transport solutions. Features offered through the licensed apps include real-time trip tracking, route monitoring and enhanced safety measures, while ensuring user privacy and data security. The ministry has called on taxi operators and the public to support the smooth implementation of the programme, which is expected to significantly upgrade and modernise Oman's land transport sector.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Natural causes suspected in death of 43-year-old former US Attorney Jessica Aber: Police
Natural causes suspected in death of 43-year-old former US Attorney Jessica Aber: Police Jessica Aber was reportedly dealing with a "longstanding medical issue," a friend of the family told multiple media outlets. Her body was found in her Virginia home over the weekend. Show Caption Hide Caption Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber found dead in Virginia Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead in a home in Alexandria, Virginia. Aber was nominated by Joe Biden to serve in August 2021. Fox - 5 DC Days after former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead at her Virginia home, local authorities are now saying she died from "natural causes." Alexandria police said on Wednesday that although the investigation into Aber's death is ongoing, at this time, detectives "have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes." The 43-year-old was found dead in her home around 9:18 a.m. on Saturday after the police received a call about an unresponsive woman. Aber served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia until her resignation in January. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia had not examined Aber's body yet, a Virginia Department of Health spokesperson told USA TODAY on Monday. Before her death, Aber was dealing with a "longstanding medical issue," multiple outlets including Fox News and CBS News reported, citing a friend of the family. Police believe the medical issue contributed to her death over the weekend, Fox News and NBC News reported, citing a family friend. It is unclear what medical issue Aber was reportedly dealing with before her death. Who was Jessica Aber? From August 2021 until President Donald Trump's inauguration in January, Aber served as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. She was nominated to the role by former President Joe Biden and unanimously confirmed by the Senate. As U.S. attorney, Aber oversaw money laundering charges against two Russian nationals, a guilty plea from Siemens Energy over corporate espionage charges and murder convictions against an MS-13 gang member. In 2023, the Eastern District of Virginia charged four Russia-affiliated military personnel with war crimes, including unlawful confinement, inhuman treatment and torture of a U.S. national in Ukraine following Russia's 2022 invasion. Aber resigned from the U.S. attorney's office on Jan. 20 for undisclosed reasons. 'I've had the privilege of spending my career as a prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia working alongside talented, hard-working public servants who manage matters affecting citizens here and across the world,' Aber said in January. 'Concluding my service to the District as its U.S. Attorney has been an honor beyond measure." 'We are devastated by this loss' Many have offered their condolences to Aber, including the current U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik S. Siebert, and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. "We are heartbroken beyond words to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague," Siebert said in a statement. "We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her all too brief time in this world. Her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard. Though we are devastated by this loss, each of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and endeavor to live up to that standard." "The loss of Jessica Aber, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is deeply tragic. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this profoundly difficult time," Bondi said in her statement.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Police Suggest Cause Of Death For Star U.S. Attorney From Biden Administration
A former U.S. attorney whose death at age 43 sparked conspiracy theories appears to have died naturally, police said Tuesday. Jessica Aber, who served during the Biden administration and resigned on Donald Trump's Inauguration Day, was found dead in her Virginia home on Saturday. The news generated suspicion because of the high-profile cases she handled. But the Alexandria Police Department doused speculation with a statement on X, formerly Twitter. 'At this time, detectives have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes,' the department wrote. Aber, the former U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia, investigated cases involving alleged war crimes, intelligence leaks, international terrorism and espionage. Many on social media took that to mean she had built up her share of enemies and pointed to foul play. Other information also emerged Tuesday to quell the talk. Two friends of hers told The Washington Post that Aber had a serious medical condition. The newspaper did not name the condition for privacy's sake. NBC News previously reported that a family friend said earlier in the investigation that law enforcement believed her death was related to a longtime medical issue. Two former Justice Department officials had also told the network earlier that investigators found no reason to suspect foul play. Cops on Tuesday emphasized that the case was not closed. 'The investigation is ongoing and will remain open until the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) returns a final ruling on the cause and manner of death,' Alexandria police said. Aber was nominated by President Joe Biden in 2021. Erik S. Siebert, who now holds her former post, said: 'She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being.' Former Federal Prosecutor Jessica Aber Dead At Age 43
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former US attorney Jessica Aber suspected to have died from 'natural causes': police
The former U.S. attorney who was found dead in Alexandria, Virginia, over the weekend is believed to have died from "natural causes," according to police. The body of Jessica D. Aber, 43, was discovered at a home in Alexandria on Saturday, but the Alexandria Police Department say they have discovered no evidence of foul play. "At this time, detectives have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes," police said in a statement Tuesday. Authorities continue to investigate, and police say the case will remain open until the medical examiner returns a final ruling on her manner of death. Police also urged the public to respect the privacy of Aber's family. Former Us Attorney Jessica Aber Had 'Medical Issue' Prior To Unexpected Death: Source Aber worked as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025 before stepping down on Jan. 20, the same day that President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Read On The Fox News App In her resignation letter, she called her role "an honor beyond measure." "I am deeply grateful to senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and to President Biden for the opportunity to lead this office and to Attorney General Garland for his steadfast leadership," she wrote at the time, referring to the two senators representing Virginia. "I am proud of the work we have done with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to enforce the law and build community trust." During her tenure, she prosecuted cases involving leaks from the CIA and Russian nationals engaged in fraud in the U.S. One of her biggest legal victories came last year, shortly before her resignation, when ex-CIA analyst Asif Rahman pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret documents about an Israeli plan to strike Iran. Rahman was accused of posting documents about Israel's strike last year on Telegram, leading the country's military to hold off on its initial plans. Former Us Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, Found Dead At Virginia Residence: Police Aber criticized Rahman's actions as a "violation of his oath, his responsibility, and the law" and said the leak "placed lives at risk, undermined U.S. foreign relations, and compromised our ability to collect vital intelligence in the future." In 2019, Aber received the Department of Justice's Assistant Attorney General's Award for Exceptional article source: Former US attorney Jessica Aber suspected to have died from 'natural causes': police
