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Tragic Blaze Engulfs Battery Factory in Hwaseong, Claims 16 Lives with Foreign Nationals Among the Missing

Hwaseong, South Korea – A devastating fire at a battery manufacturing facility in Hwaseong claimed the lives of at least 16 workers on Monday, with fears that the death toll could increase as rescue operations continue. Authorities are particularly concerned as the majority of those reported missing are foreign nationals. The inferno, which erupted shortly after 10:30 a.m. on the second floor of the three-story Aricell lithium battery plant, challenged firefighters for hours. It was …

Outrage as Foreign Criminal’s Visa Reinstated After Brutal Attack on Man at Eastern Beach

Geelong, Australia – A shocking decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to reinstate the visa of Gurpreet Singh, an Indian national convicted of a brutal assault near Eastern Beach in 2017, has sparked outrage from Geelong-based Senator Sarah Henderson. Singh, who had spent six years in prison for the attack on a pizza delivery driver, successfully fought to remain in Australia after his release on parole. The tribunal’s ruling cited Singh’s significant ties to …

Indian government advises nationals in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors amidst mob violence against foreign students

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have issued a warning to Indian nationals residing in the country to remain indoors as violent clashes target foreign students. The Indian consulate in Kyrgyzstan has assured that they are actively monitoring the situation involving Indian students. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has urged Indian students to maintain regular contact with the embassy for updates and assistance. The Pakistani Embassy also expressed concern over the escalating violence triggered by a …

Explosions in Iran Downplayed by Foreign Minister Amid Allegations of Israeli Involvement

Isfahan, Iran – The recent suspected limited military attack in Isfahan, Iran, carried out on Friday, has sparked tensions between Iran and Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, downplayed the incident, denying any connection to Israel’s involvement. Israeli officials, on the other hand, stated that the attack was a strategic move to showcase Israel’s capabilities of hitting targets within Iran. The attack targeted an Iranian Air Force base near Isfahan, causing minimal damage without hitting …

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Urges Restraint After Myanmar Army Loss

Mae Sot, Thailand – Following the loss of an important border trading town to guerrillas in Myanmar, Thailand’s foreign minister emphasized the need for restraint and peaceful resolutions to the escalating situation. The town of Myawaddy was relinquished by Myanmar’s army, granting control to the ethnic Karen National Union and their allies, the pro-democracy People’s Defense Forces. In the wake of the military’s successive defeats since October, stemming from the coup that ousted Aung San …

Group of Irish Youth Misinterpret Situation, Commit Violent Assault on Foreign Student

Dublin, Ireland – Two young men, Matthew O’Connell, 20, and Evan Vella, 19, were involved in a violent attack on a 16-year-old student in Blackrock, Co Dublin. The incident occurred after the victim’s group was wrongly accused of throwing a bottle. O’Connell and Vella admitted to their roles in the assault, with Vella throwing a punch before a larger group engaged in a more severe attack on the victim. O’Connell, residing in Bray, Wicklow, pleaded …

Foreign Students at Gujarat University Attacked While Praying during Ramzan: Uncovering the Aftermath

Ahmedabad, India – Two weeks after a mob of miscreants attacked and injured foreign students at Gujarat University for offering namaz during Ramzan, a cloud of unanswered questions looms over the incident. The students, hailing from various countries, not only faced a violent assault but also alleged police inaction that allowed some assailants to escape. On the night of March 16, Chisomo Tolani, a PhD student from Malawi studying computer science at Gujarat University, was …

Violent Attack on Foreign Muslim Students Leads to Arrests at Gujarat University

AHMEDABAD, INDIA – Police in the state of Gujarat in Western India have apprehended five individuals in connection with a violent assault on international students at Gujarat University. The attack occurred as the students, hailing from various nations, were observing special prayers during the holy month of Ramadan outside their university hostel. The incident left several students injured, with two individuals from Sri Lanka and Tajikistan requiring hospitalization due to severe injuries sustained in the …

Foreign Students Attacked Over Religious Practice at Gujarat University: Incident Leaves Five Injured

Ahmedabad, Gujarat – Foreign students from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka found themselves in a disturbing situation at Gujarat University when they were attacked during a late-night altercation at their hostel. The confrontation reportedly stemmed from tensions surrounding the students’ practice of offering namaz on campus, leading to a violent clash between the students and a group of individuals objecting to their religious practices. The altercation took place at Block A of Gujarat …

Foreign Students Attacked and Assaulted During Ramadan Prayers at Gujarat University

Ahmedabad, India – Foreign students at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad faced a troubling incident during their evening Ramadan prayers on Saturday when unidentified assailants attacked them. The assailants not only assaulted the students but also caused damage to hostel rooms, throwing stones and shouting slogans. The assault occurred within the Block A hostel premises, with some students claiming that individuals from the Block B hostel prevented them from practicing their Ramadan prayers within the hostel …