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UN condemns US plan to livestream execution of Texas Fort Hood base gunman

The United Nations on Friday condemned US plans to livestream the execution of former US Army Major Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base on November 5, 2009, calling the move “abhorrent” and warning that it could violate the prohibition against torture.

The Times of India · Oct 9

Avianca flight makes emergency landing in Miami after severe turbulence, at least 8 injured

An Avianca aircraft en route from Medellin, Colombia, to New York faced severe turbulence, resulting in several injuries among passengers. An emergency landing was executed in Miami early on Friday morning, where seven individuals were rushed to local hospitals—one in serious condition. The airline reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring passenger…

The Times of India · Oct 9

A Florida man sold hallucinogenic cacti and mushrooms on Facebook Marketplace; 131 plants seized

A Florida man was arrested following an investigation into the alleged sale of hallucinogenic cacti and mushrooms on Facebook Marketplace. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said investigators seized 131 live plants, approximately 50 pounds of mescaline-containing cacti and 1.5 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms during a search of his home in…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Oldest Man To Summit Everest: Yuichiro Miura set record at 80; Guinness still honors 2013 feat

At the remarkable age of 80 years and 223 days, Yuichiro Miura achieved the incredible feat of summiting Mount Everest once again. Having already made two previous successful ascents at 70 and 75, his latest climb serves as an inspiring testament to resilience, especially after undergoing four heart surgeries. Utilizing…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Durga Puja Pandal Numbers Rise: Hindus report reduced fear as pandals hit 33,851; grants, security stepped up

There is cautious optimism among Bangladesh’s minority Hindu community ahead of this year’s Durga Puja. Amid reduced fear after security assurances by the govt, the number of pandals has risen to 33,851 — up 1,460 from last year.

The Times of India · Oct 9

Flydubai's Omani co-pilot planned 9/11-inspired suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight: UAE

The Omani co-pilot of a Flydubai passenger aircraft planned to seize control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack inspired by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United Arab Emirates’ attorney general said on Friday.

The Times of India · Oct 9

Britain’s Dambusters airfield became a sand quarry and is now a nature reserve

Woodhall Spa Airfield was established in 1942 and served as a key RAF base during World War II. It hosted several squadrons, most notably the 617 'Dambusters' Squadron that carried out the famous dam raids. After the war, the site became a sand and gravel quarry before being purchased for…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Indian filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from ICE detention after two weeks, DHS says he overstayed his visa

An award-winning Indian filmmaker from Kashmir Arfat Sheikh was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention on bond Thursday weeks after his detention on September 24, his family and friends said. They have been campaigning for his release from what they called an illegal detention when Sheikh was coming…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Queen Elizabeth saved rare horses, buying colt when just six stallions remained

Six purebred Cleveland Bay stallions. That was all that remained of the breed in 1960, and the reigning monarch soon stepped in to buy a young colt destined for export. Queen Elizabeth II bred horses in her private stables and in the working yards that supplied royal and state occasions,…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Plastic Asphalt Holds Up: South Africa trial weathers trucks and floods; long-term performance unproven

Researchers in South Africa tested asphalt modified with recycled plastic on a busy highway in KwaZulu-Natal. The trial analyzed the performance of two asphalt mixtures under heavy truck loads and severe weather conditions. Findings revealed no significant degradation despite heavy rains and high traffic levels. Recycled high-density polyethylene plastic was…

The Times of India · Oct 9