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4 hours ago
- Climate
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Strong Earthquake Hits Alaska Coast with Tsunami Warnings in the Area
Khaberni -A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred around 12:37 local time, and the agency identified its epicenter about 87 km south of Sand Point at a depth of 20.1 km. Following the quakes, authorities issued a tsunami warning for southern Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, but soon downgraded it to an alert. The Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska stated that an alert was issued for "southern Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, and the Pacific coasts from Kennedy Entrance in Alaska (about 64 km southwest of Homer) to Unimak Pass in Alaska (about 128 km northeast of Unalaska)." The center advised residents of the area to "get out of the water, stay away from beaches, and clear away from ports, marinas, sea barriers, bays, and inlets." According to preliminary information, no tsunami warnings were issued for remote areas, according to the Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska. Alaska is part of the seismically active "Ring of Fire" in the Pacific Ocean. The remote state of Alaska experienced a 9.2 magnitude earthquake in March 1964, which is the strongest recorded in North America. The earthquake destroyed the city of Anchorage and triggered a tsunami that swept across the Gulf of Alaska, the west coast of the United States, and Hawaii, resulting in the deaths of dozens and causing more than $400 million in property damage. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Alaska Peninsula in July 2023, with no significant damages reported after the shake.
Khaberni
11 hours ago
- Politics
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Why Does Israel Intervene in Syria? - A British Newspaper Answers
Khaberni -In today's press review, we discuss several topics: The first relates to the Israeli bombing of Syria, the motives behind this bombing; then we move on to Turkey, its democratic path, and what the United States and the West need to do in this regard; before concluding the tour by talking about Afghanistan and the secret smuggling of thousands of its citizens to Britain, in an attempt to understand the reasons and consequences of that step. We begin our tour from the British newspaper "The Conversation", with an article titled "Why Does Israel Bomb Syria?", by Ali Mamouri, a researcher specializing in Middle East affairs. The researcher noted that the Druze are a religious minority estimated to number about a million or slightly more, concentrated in mountainous areas stretching between Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Jordan. Mamouri pointed out that the Druze population in Syria is close to 700,000 (out of about 23 million Syrians), with most of them living in the al-Suwayda Governorate in the south of the country - which is considered their traditional stronghold. Since the 2011 demonstrations against the Assad regime, the Druze have maintained a degree of independence and self-rule, and have succeeded in defending their land against various threats, including what is known as the Islamic State and other jihadist groups. Since the overthrow of the Assad regime last year, the Druze - along with other minorities such as the Kurds in eastern Syria, and the Alawites in the west - advocate for a federal, decentralized system, which would grant them more autonomy. However, the transitional government in Damascus pushes towards central governance and seeks to tighten its grip on the entire Syrian region, according to Mamouri, who adds: "This fundamental difference has led to recurrent clashes between Druze forces on one side and forces loyal to the government in Damascus on the other." Despite the temporary truce, tensions remain heated, and with the basic cause of the dispute still in place, many observers expect a resurgence of clashes in the near future. But "Why does Israel intervene?", the article's author sees that the fall of the Assad regime paved the way for Israel to expand its influence in southern Syria, noting that this Israeli intervention remains driven by two main reasons, according to the researcher: one is securing its northern borders, as Israel fears a power vacuum in southern Syria, seeing it as a potential threat, especially from the formation of militias hostile to it on its northern borders. For this reason, the Israeli Air Force carries out extensive attacks targeting the infrastructure of the Syrian army. The second main reason behind the Israeli intervention, according to the researcher, is support for the establishment of a federal system in Syria – something sought by the Kurds and the Druze. According to the author, "A Syria divided by sects and ethnicities is a way for Israel to maintain dominance in the region, from the viewpoint of some Israeli policymakers." He adds: "The logical path to this goal is for the various minorities in Syria to achieve self-rule under a federal system." We move on to the American magazine "Newsweek", where we read an article titled "What can Washington do to slow down the authoritarian transformation in Turkey?" - by researchers Sinan Sidy and Taylor Stapleton. The researchers begin by noting that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is tearing apart democracy in his country, becoming bolder day by day through imprisoning his political opponents, as well as beginning an endeavor to prevent about half of the main opposition party's members from sitting in parliament. The researchers were surprised by the support from both the United States and Europe for Turkey's strongman, in a way that threatens the emergence of a new comprehensive authoritarian regime on the outskirts of Europe. The researchers highlighted that Brussels, the capital of the European Union, views Ankara as a key security partner in the face of the growing Russian threat, while Washington believes that Turkey can rely on stabilizing Syria and achieving peace in Ukraine, and even in mediating between Israel and Iran. The researchers saw that such "enthusiastic" support from Erdogan's Western allies is enough to unleash his hand for further consolidation of his regime in Turkey. According to the researchers, democracy in Turkey differs from other democracies; "Yes, elections are held, but Erdogan manipulates their atmosphere in such a way that he secures victory." The researchers saw that Erdogan emptied Turkish civil society of its content and restricted freedom of press and expression; thus, there are few who dare to criticize him, and these often end up in the depths of prisons. The researchers noted Erdogan's decline in popularity, despite all the measures he takes; "However, lack of popularity is not a sufficient reason for an authoritarian ruler to lose elections... After 23 years in power, Erdogan boldly embraces undemocratic methods." The researchers pointed out that Erdogan denies his electoral competition against the Republican People's Party, referring to his arrest on March 19 of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges related to corruption. The researchers concluded saying, "Turkey today seems devoid of anyone who can curb Erdogan, making pressure from Turkey's foreign allies necessary, not just to save democracy in Turkey but also to maintain the security of the West." The researchers believe that Washington should maintain a ban on F-35 jet sales to Turkey, "As supplying these jets poses a threat by arming an ally on its way to becoming an adversary, plus the possibility that the secrets of the capabilities of these jets could reach Erdogan's friends in Russia, China, and Iran." Washington should also consider restricting sales of Turkey-made weapon systems - like drones - to entities approved by the U.S. Department of Defense, according to the researchers. The European Union, according to the researchers, should suspend ongoing negotiations regarding the reform of the Customs Union agreement with Turkey, and should require Turkey to improve human rights conditions and enhance democratic governance before increasing trade exchange between the two sides. We conclude our tour from the British "Daily Mail", with an editorial titled "Smuggling Afghans Can Only Be Evil." The newspaper commented on a data breach incident that the UK Ministry of Defense experienced in 2022, describing the incident as a "scandal that should never have happened." The article noted that a British military officer inadvertently leaked a list of 33,000 Afghans who had applied for asylum in the United Kingdom seeking safe haven. This leak left these Afghans and their families - about 100,000 people - prime targets for Taliban attacks. A year after the leak, the then Conservative government launched a secret mission to evacuate these Afghans to a safe place. So far, about 18,500 Afghans - harmed by the leak - have been secretly smuggled into the United Kingdom, according to the newspaper. Overall, it was decided to rescue 23,900 Afghans, in a mission that will cost about seven billion pounds sterling of taxpayer money. The Daily Mail believed that the Ministry of Defense was justified in doing everything possible to save the lives of people it had put at risk – due to the leak. "Yet, this catastrophic mistake has resulted in thousands of Afghans, who perhaps did not deserve asylum, being brought into Britain," according to the newspaper. The Daily Mail considered it "deeply concerning that the British Ministry of Defense seems incapable of securing data. What if such an incident occurred during a war? If confidential details about operations and movements of forces fell into the hands of the enemy, it would undoubtedly have disastrous consequences." The worst aspect of this incident is the ability of British ministers to suppress the matter and withhold the news from the public. The government's justification at the time was that any announcement about the matter might aid the Taliban in retaliating. "But, why couldn't the real reason be that the ministers were keen to hide the number of Afghans who needed to be smuggled into Britain in a secret operation, as well as the cost of this operation," according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper pointed out that the decision to obscure was lifted yesterday by a court ruling. The Daily Mail saw that such a kind of official secrecy, which the British governments enjoy, is a violation of the principle of open justice and a corruption of democracy, as well as leaving a frightening impact on freedom of expression.
Khaberni
11 hours ago
- Health
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Mysterious death of 5 siblings in Egypt
Khaberni -Rahma Nasser Mohamed, a 12-year-old girl, died in Delga village of Deir Mawas center in Minya province, days after receiving medical care due to symptoms similar to those that preceded her four siblings' deaths. The body of the girl, Rahma Nasser Mohamed, was transferred to the morgue, under the disposition of the investigative authorities, in preparation for presentation to the forensic doctor and completing the necessary legal procedures to unravel the causes of death, which are still surrounded by questions. Social media sites in Egypt have seen widespread interaction after the announcement of the death of four children from one family, including Reem Nasser (10 years), Omar Nasser (7 years), Mohamed Nasser (11 years), and Ahmed Nasser (5 years), due to severe symptomatic illness. It was reported that they were admitted to Deir Mawas Central Hospital suffering from high fever, headache, neck stiffness, as well as irritability, vomiting, and allergies. In an official statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Health on Sunday, July 14, the ministry denied that the deaths were due to meningitis infection, affirming that the rumors in this regard are not based on documented information or analytical results. The statement clarified that infectious diseases do not lead to deaths at the same time among family members, indicating that deaths resulting from family outbreaks are temporally close, but not on the same day, as in this incident. The statement added that the body's response to infections varies according to age, immune status, and viral load, making it medically improbable for the death to occur on the same day for four children. The Egyptian Public Prosecution is conducting extensive investigations into the incident, where it holds the bodies of the five children in preparation for presenting them to the forensic medicine, in an effort to determine the real causes of death and ascertain whether there is a criminal suspicion behind this tragic event that shook Delga village and the entire Minya province.
Khaberni
21 hours ago
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The grandparents and mother…conviction of a family that starved and tortured their infant to death
Khaberni -Ethan Ives-Griffiths, a two-year-old child, tragically died at his grandparents' home in Flintshire county, Britain, due to a "catastrophic" brain injury following a prolonged episode of physical torture and harsh neglect perpetrated by his grandfather, grandmother, and mother. The "Mold Crown Court" convicted the grandfather Michael Ives (47 years) and the grandmother Kerry Ives (46 years) of murder, after a trial that lasted about seven weeks, revealing shocking details of deliberate violence, starvation, and humiliation the child endured. The child's mother, Shannon Ives (28 years), was also convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child, in addition to a charge of cruelty to him. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation "BBC", Ethan was suffering from dehydration and severe weight loss, and over 40 clear bruises were found on his body when he collapsed on August 14, 2021. He was described by doctors as looking "skeletal", and he did not survive after being transferred to a children's hospital in Liverpool, passing away just two days later. Home surveillance cameras showed shocking footage of the child's daily suffering, including scenes where the grandfather Michael Ives was seen grabbing his grandson by the arm as if he was a "garbage bag", as described by the prosecution, and forcefully placing him in a car seat, and even appeared to throw a punch at him. In another clip, the child was seen unable to stand while playing on a trampoline, while his grandfather directed a hose at him and ordered another child to hit him. During the trial, some jurors broke down in tears affected by the scenes, while Michael Ives admitted feeling ashamed of his actions and acknowledged the neglect and cruelty, but denied any other abuse of the child. It was revealed that the child was registered on the social protection list, and was supposed to be visited by a social officer every 10 days; however, the last visit on August 5 was just a talk through the door, where Shannon claimed her child was sleeping. No one answered the door during the following visits, and an appointment with a public health nurse scheduled for August 13, the day before the child collapsed, was also canceled. The court learned that Shannon had moved into her parents' home to escape previous domestic violence, but her relationship with them was strained, alleging they had mistreated her in her childhood, while the father claimed she hit her child on a daily basis. During the court session, the judge stated that the crime could only be met with one punishment, life imprisonment, affirming that the minimum sentence before the possibility of parole would be "after many years". The court is expected to issue its final sentences for the three offenders on October 3.
Khaberni
a day ago
- Automotive
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H20 Chip Returns to the Chinese Market—A Smart Victory for NVIDIA in the Technology Race
Khaberni -The American tech giant NVIDIA announced Tuesday that it will resume selling H20 artificial intelligence chips to China after the United States committed to lifting licensing restrictions that had halted exports. NVIDIA, headquartered in California, produces some of the world's most advanced semiconductors, but it is prohibited from exporting some of its advanced chips to China, fearing they could be used by Beijing to develop military capabilities. The company developed the "H20," a less powerful version of its artificial intelligence processing units, specifically for export to China. However, this was frozen after President Donald Trump's administration tightened export licensing requirements in April. According to the "Agence France-Presse," the company said in a statement on Tuesday that it had submitted "applications to resell the NVIDIA H20 graphics processing unit." The company added, "The U.S. government has confirmed for NVIDIA that licenses will be granted, and NVIDIA hopes to begin deliveries soon." The company's CEO Jensen Huang said in a video broadcast by China's official "CCTV" channel on Tuesday, "The U.S. government has authorized us (to submit) licenses to begin shipping H20, so we will start selling it to the Chinese market." He added, "I look forward to shipping H20 very soon, and I am very pleased with this very good news." Chinese expert Zhang Gupin noted that the resumption of exports will achieve "significant revenue growth for NVIDIA, offsetting losses it incurred due to the previous ban." He told Agence France-Presse that this move will also alleviate trade tension concerning global semiconductor supply chains. However, he emphasized that Chinese companies will continue to focus on developing chips locally, pointing out that "Trump's administration was prone to sudden policy shifts, making it difficult to assess the sustainability of such openness." The official Chinese channel reported in a report that Huang will attend a crucial assembly related to supply chains on Wednesday, during his third visit to the country this year, according to "CCTV." China is a vital market for NVIDIA. However, U.S. export restrictions in recent years have placed the company in fierce competition with local groups such as Huawei. Huang, an electrical engineer, told Chinese Deputy Prime Minister He Lifeng during his visit to Beijing in April that he "views the potential of the Chinese economy positively," according to Xinhua News Agency. The official Chinese agency quoted Huang as saying that he "is ready to continue engaging in the Chinese market and playing a positive role in promoting trade cooperation between the United States and China." The U.S. restrictions came at a time when the Chinese economy was suffering from local consumer hesitation in spending and a deep crisis in the real estate sector affecting growth. President Xi Jinping has urged making China more self-reliant amid rising uncertainties in external factors. The "Financial Times" reported in May that NVIDIA plans to build a research and development center in Shanghai, China. Neither the company nor city authorities confirmed these reports to Agence France-Presse at the time. Two sources told Reuters that Chinese companies are rushing to buy NVIDIA's H20 artificial intelligence chips, which the company said it plans to resume selling to mainland China. The White House, which had previously expressed concern that the Chinese military could use the AI chips in weapon development, did not respond to a request for comment. The sources said that Chinese companies had rushed to apply to purchase the chips, which NVIDIA must submit to the U.S. government for approval. They added that the giant Chinese companies ByteDance and Tencent are in the process of submitting applications. One of the sources said that a pivotal aspect of this process is the "whitelist" created by NVIDIA for Chinese companies to register for potential purchasing operations. Neither ByteDance nor Tencent responded to requests for comment. NVIDIA also did not respond to a request for comment on the "whitelist." NVIDIA, which criticized the export restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration in April that prevented it from selling H20 chips in China, said it had developed a new model specifically designed to comply with regulatory rules in the Chinese market. This step to resume chip sales comes amid easing tensions between the United States and China as Beijing relaxed restrictions on the export of rare earth metals, and the United States allowed the resumption of chip design software services in China. Qi Hui, the semiconductor research director at Omdia, said, "The uncertainty between the United States and China remains high, and Chinese companies will continue to diversify their options to better protect the integrity of their supply chain despite the cessation of the ban on the H20 chip." NVIDIA developed these chips specifically for the Chinese market after the United States imposed export restrictions for national security reasons in late 2023. Matt Britzman, a senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said that the possibility of new licenses could increase NVIDIA's revenues by between $15 billion and $20 billion this year, depending on when the licenses are granted and how quickly they are issued. According to the latest annual report from NVIDIA, the company's revenues from China were $17 billion in the year ended January 26, which represents 13 percent of total sales.
