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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Six-year-old boy reported missing from kopitiam
Police said M Tishant, aged 6, is about 110cm tall, weighs approximately 19kg, and has a pointed nose and a dark complexion. (Facebook pic) JOHOR BAHRU : The police are seeking public assistance to locate a six-year-old boy, M Tishant, who was reported missing while at a kopitiam (coffee shop) in Taman Bukit Indah here. Iskandar Puteri police chief M Kumarasan said Tishant is about 110cm tall, weighs approximately 19kg, and has a pointed nose and a dark complexion. His father filed a missing persons report at about 2.15am today. Anyone with information on the boy's whereabouts should contact the investigating officer, E Komaty, at 010-3812804, the Iskandar Puteri control centre at 07-5113622, or the hotline at 07-5114486.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Afghan migrants return from Iran amid hardship and free transit
Herat: With public assistance ramping up, the free transportation of Afghans deported from Iran to their home provinces has accelerated, easing the burden of return for many, Tolo News reported. Several returnee migrants said the aid helped them forget the hardships of exile and the exhaustion of the long journey. Mohammad, a deported migrant from Iran, said: "I am happy that we are being transported for free and I am satisfied with our government and people who helped us. Now we can travel freely to our provinces." Noorullah Nawrozi, another deported migrant, said: "It hasn't even been a day since we returned to the country and we are already on a bus heading to Kabul. With such a crowd, I didn't think we'd be able to leave the camp so soon." Many deported Afghans said they were left without any money, alleging that Iranian police and drivers confiscated their belongings before deportation. Ali Ahmad, a deported migrant, added: "We ask the Islamic Emirate to negotiate with Iran to lower bus fares. In Iranian camps, money is forcibly taken from Afghans." Tolo News quoted Abdul Saboor, another deportee, as saying: "Living in Iran was not possible. Renting a house, going to the hospital for childbirth or treatment was very difficult. Because we are Afghans, medical costs were very high, and sometimes we weren't treated at all." Others recounted harassment by landlords and authorities in Iran, claiming they were stripped of legal protection and denied refunds of advance rent. Shoaib, a deportee from Iran, said: "They took me to a real estate office, tore up my contract documents and said, 'You're done.' The police were there and said the landlord had the right to do that since I had betrayed their country. I told them betrayal means killing someone or destroying a city, but I came to work and served this country." According to Tolo News, statistics from local authorities in Herat show that nearly 750,000 Afghan migrants have entered the country through the Islam Qala border in the past month alone. Most were deported by Iran, while others returned after their residency permits expired.
CTV News
20-07-2025
- CTV News
Lethbridge police identify armed robbery suspect
Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to locate Robert James Speir, wanted in connection with a June 26 armed robbery at Ace Liquor. Lethbridge police have identified the suspect in an armed robbery and asking for public assistance to help locate him. On June 27, just after 7 p.m., a man went into Ace Liquor on the 300 block of Bluefox Boulevard North, chose some liquor, approached the counter, produced a knife and demanded cash. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. Lethbridge resident Robert James Speir, 62, has been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
RCMP search for wanted man in New Brunswick
Connell McClean, a 29-year-old wanted for several criminal code offences in New Brunswick is pictured. New Brunswick RCMP is asking for public assistance locating a 29-year-old wanted man. Connell McClean from Centreville, N.B., is wanted on several criminal code offences, said a news release. McClean is described as approximately five-feet-eight inches tall and weighing 161 lbs. with blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing dark clothing. Police said McClean should not be approached but they do not believe there is an active threat. Anyone who sees McClean should call the police immediately. Police are asking anyone with information about McClean's whereabouts contact the Western Valley Region Detachment of the RCMP or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
25-foot-tall windmill stolen: Carman RCMP
A 25-foot-tall windmill has been stolen from a property in southern Manitoba, prompting Carman RCMP to ask for the public's assistance. The windmill bearing a six-foot blade is believed to have been stolen from a property in the RM of Grey sometime between July 4 and July 6. RCMP said they believe someone in the area may have seen something given the large size of the stolen property. Anyone with information is asked to call Carman RCMP at 204-745-6760 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
