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Al Arabiya
8 hours ago
- General
- Al Arabiya
Israeli gunfire kills 10, wounds over 100 near aid point, Gaza rescuers say
Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early Sunday as thousands of people headed towards a US-backed aid distribution site. 'At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others... were wounded due to gunfire from Israeli vehicles towards thousands of citizens' approaching a US aid site west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP.
Arab News
8 hours ago
- General
- Arab News
Gaza rescuers say Israeli gunfire kills 10, wounds over 100 near aid
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early Sunday as thousands of people headed toward a US-backed aid distribution site. 'At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others... were wounded due to gunfire from Israeli vehicles toward thousands of citizens' approaching a US aid site west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal said.
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Oman Authorities recover missing fisherman's body in Taqah
Muscat: Rescue teams from the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority have located the body of the missing citizen along Khor Rori Beach in the Wilayat of Taqah, Dhofar Governorate. The man had gone fishing with his brother last Tuesday when their boat was overturned by high waves. While his brother managed to swim to safety and was taken to Taqah Hospital for medical treatment, the missing individual could not be located until today. The search operation was a collaborative effort involving the Royal Oman Police, the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, the Royal Air Force of Oman, and local citizens. Authorities express their condolences to the family and continue urging caution for those engaging in marine activities, particularly in rough sea conditions.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Fire breaks out in fuel warehouse in Sharjah; thick black clouds of smoke spotted
Firefighting teams from the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority began efforts to contain a fire that broke out this morning at a fuel warehouse in the Hamriyah area of Sharjah. Authorities managed to bring the blaze under control and prevent its spread swiftly and efficiently. Watch a video, here:
Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Mock Drills: Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana to hold 'Operation Shield' on Saturday - All you need to know
Operation Shield mock drill: State wide mock drills in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, which were earlier postponed, will now be carried out on Saturday, May 31, around 5-6pm. In Rajasthan, the mock drills would be held across all 41 districts including Jaisalmer. Similar mock drills will also be held in all the districts of Punjab and Haryana. State Mock drill time Civil Defence exercises included / number of volunteers/ locations Rajasthan to begin at 5 pm Six locations in Jaisalmer selected for air siren warnings; 72 Civil Defence personnel deployed Haryana to begin at 5 pm 32,000 volunteers to be involved; sirens, blackouts, emergency scenarios Punjab to be conducted by 6 pm sirens to be sounded; blackouts to be enforced The exact location of mock drills in the Jaisalmer district has been kept confidential for security purposes. "We are being trained under the leadership of experienced officers. Along with the mock drill, we are always ready to deal with emergency situations," a Civil Defense personnel told PTI during a briefing. The exercise, mandated by the Rajasthan Home Department, is aimed to test readiness for air attack scenarios, assess security protocols, and enhance emergency coordination among defense and administrative personnel. For Punjab, the mock drills will also simulate large-scale emergency situations. "Blackout measures, rescue measures, fire services are a part of the mock representatives of the armed forces will also be involved in it," Punjab's Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Kalra told ANI. Haryana joint secretary Sumita Mishra said that the mock drills in the state would be conducted in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). A total of 32,000 volunteers have been trained and briefed about the same, the joint secretary told PTI. Similar mock drills were conducted nationwide on May 7, the same day India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror beds across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including one Nepalese national. (with inputs from agencies)
