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Hisashi Ouchi, Who Was Exposed To Highest Level Of Radiation

24Nov

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Hisashi Ouchi, Who Was Exposed To Highest Level Of Radiation

Hisashi Ouchi was a Japanese nuclear plant worker who was exposed to the highest level of radiation ever recorded on a human being. He received an estimated 17 sieverts (Sv) of radiation during a criticality accident at the Tokaimura nuclear plant in Japan on September 30, 1999. This was about 17,000 times the maximum annual permissible exposure level set by the government. In September 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, a 35-year-old former high school rugby player from Japan, faced an unimaginable ordeal at a nuclear fuel-processing plant. Ouchi and two colleagues were working on purifying uranium oxide when a criticality accident occurred, releasing a dangerous amount of radiation. The workers, lacking experience with such highly enriched uranium, unintentionally overfilled a tank, leading to ...

Truce and Hostage Release in Gaza Delayed Until Friday, Israel

23Nov

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Truce and Hostage Release in Gaza Delayed Until Friday, Israel

Israel has announced that the planned truce and release of hostages in Gaza will not commence until at least Friday. It causes delaying hopes for a pause in the ongoing conflict. The release of 50 Israeli and foreign hostages, held by Hamas, is reportedly progressing. However, the agreed-upon start date is not earlier than Friday, according to Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. Israel has announced that the anticipated four-day truce and hostage release in Gaza will not commence until at least Friday, dealing a setback to those seeking respite from the ongoing conflict. Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel's national security adviser, shared that while negotiations for the release of hostages are progressing. The agreed-upon start will adhere to the original timeline and not take pla...

Emirates Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

23Nov

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Emirates Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Emirates announced on Thursday that it will be suspending its services to Israel, citing "operational challenges." The airline has been operating direct flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv since 2020. However, it will now be rerouting passengers through third-party hubs. Emirates Airlines has decided to stop flying to and from Tel Aviv until they provide further notice, as per their announcement on Wednesday. This decision is a response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The airline is closely keeping track of the situation and is in constant communication with relevant authorities. Passengers with connecting flights to Tel Aviv on Emirates will not be allowed to travel from their point of origin until there is an update from the airline. Initially canceled on October ...

Bangladesh Workers Are Facing Violence And Threats

22Nov

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Bangladesh Workers Are Facing Violence And Threats

Garment workers in Bangladesh are facing brutal violence and threats as they fight for better pay. The workers are demanding a minimum wage of $168 per month, which is double the current minimum wage. Additionally, they have been met with violent repression from factory owners and security forces. On October 31, Masuma Akhtar, a 22-year-old seamstress at Dekko Knitwears in Mirpur, experienced a shocking incident when she arrived for her shift. However, instead of a normal workday, she was met with brutality as a group of armed men beat her with wooden sticks. This incident is part of a growing trend of violence in Dhaka, Bangladesh as protests over low wages intensify. Bangladesh is a major hub for fast fashion production. It churns out millions of tons of clothing each year for glo...

South Africa Vote to Suspend Ties with Israel and Close Embassy

22Nov

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South Africa Vote to Suspend Ties with Israel and Close Embassy

South African lawmakers have voted to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel and close the country's embassy in Tel Aviv. The vote comes amid growing anger in South Africa over Israel's offensive in Gaza. However, Israel may retaliate by expelling South African diplomats in retaliation. South Africa and its ruling Parliament have voted in favor of a motion to close Israel's embassy in Pretoria and suspend diplomatic relations amid rising tensions over Israel's actions in Gaza. The motion, proposed by the left-wing opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters and supported by the ruling African National Congress, passed with 248 votes in favor and 91 against on Tuesday. The move is largely symbolic, and its implementation depends on President Cyril Ramaphosa's government. President R...