Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a political meeting today
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and taken to hospital today morning (8) during a political meeting in western Japan. The 67-year-old former world leader is receiving hospital treatment and the situation is said to be uncertain. Japanese media outlet Kyodo said he was unconscious and suffering from cardiorespiratory failure. Japan’s NHK reports that a suspect is being detained and questioned in connection with the incident. The suspect is reported to be a 40-year-old Irishman. Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe was shot during a speech at an election campaign meeting in Nara, western Japan. An eyewitness told NHK that he heard what sounded like gunshots and Abe collapsed bleeding The incident took place at 11.30 am Japan time (8.29 am Sri Lanka time) on Friday. An NHK reporter at the scene said they heard two explosions in quick succession during Abe’s speech. The former prime minister comes from a political family and stepped down from the post after announcing his decision to resign after developing a chronic illness. He is also recorded as the longest-serving prime minister in Japan.
Economic crisis in Sri Lanka- A person has died in a fight that happened in a fuel queue
A person has died in a fight that happened in a queue at a petrol station. The conflict has taken place at a fuel filling station in the Magalla area of ​​Galle. Police say the deceased is a 25-year-old youth. Three more injured persons have been admitted to Karapitiya Hospital due to the conflict.
Part of the responsibility for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is being transferred to China – Taiwan
Taiwan claims that part of the responsibility for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is being transferred to China. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Joan Oh made this accusation. The Taiwanese spokeswoman also pointed out that this unprecedented economic crisis in the history of Sri Lanka after its independence in 1948 is a result of the debt trap created by China’s “One Road One Screen Program” (BRI). The One Road-One Screen program is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in nearly 70 countries and international organizations in its Asia to Africa regions. Meanwhile, the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry, which has indicated that the 60 Taiwanese nationals in Sri Lanka are safe, is in contact with the Taiwanese citizens. It is also indicated that individuals can visit the ministry or its representative office in Thailand for assistance. Meanwhile, the heads of the two main intelligence services of the United States and the United Kingdom, the FBI and M15, will hold a special press conference in Britain. It was noted that if China were to take over Taiwan by force, it would be one of the worst business disruptions in history.
There is no food, fuel, medicine, electricity.Do not go to Sri Lanka, Britain, New Zealand inform their citizens
Britain and New Zealand have announced updated travel advisories for their citizens to prevent travel to Sri Lanka except for essential matters. According to the relevant announcement, Sri Lanka is currently facing a severe economic crisis and there is a severe shortage of essential materials including medicine, gas, fuel and food. The advisories state that this shortage of essential goods will also affect tourists, so they should refrain from visiting Sri Lanka as much as possible. They have informed their citizens that the shortage of essential services in Sri Lanka will lead to violent unrest and protests due to daily power cuts. It is further stated in the notification that roadblocks and protests may be held at very short notice.
Three more players of the Sri Lankan cricket team have been infected with the Covid 19
Three more players of the Sri Lankan cricket team have been infected with the Covid virus. Dhananjaya de Silva, Geoffrey Vanderse and Asita Fernando have been infected with the Covid virus. The Sri Lankan cricket team announced that the players are resting due to this. Angelo Mathews and Praveen Jayawickrama, the players of the Sri Lankan team, were also infected with the above coronavirus. By now, Angelo Mathews has recovered.
Laws introduced in Britain against photographing women’s bras without consent
After several cases of taking a photograph of a woman’s private parts without her consent, the British government has taken steps to introduce new laws. The new proposals also aim to protect victims of abuse and retaliation for taking close-up images of women as indecent footage. The new laws aim to make it illegal in England and Wales to take photographs of women’s bodies, whether in public or in private, without their consent. The country’s Law Commission, which reviews these legislative proposals, also calls for a ban on sharing obscene footage without consent. Currently, in England and Wales, acts such as upskirting or voyeurism are considered a crime.
What is happening in Sri Lanka- Protests are prohibited in Colombo today- Court order
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a restraining order preventing the people from obstructing the people of Pettah by staying at Olcott Mawatha and other places around the Fort. This order was issued after the police reported to the court about a protest that was organized to be held in that area today. This order has been issued for leaders of many other organizations including monks.
There is no food for sixty lakh people in Sri Lanka- Latest UN report
A recent report released by the United Nations shows that more than six million people in Sri Lanka are uncertain about their next meal. According to the report, 6.26 million Sri Lankans or three out of every 10 households are in doubt about whether they will get their next meal. The World Food Program also points out that this situation has arisen due to a large rise in food inflation, rising fuel prices and commodity shortages. The report claims that 61% of Sri Lankans have already reduced their food intake and reduced their intake of nutritious food. According to the report, about 200,000 families are currently at risk and the number may increase further in the future.
Russia-Sri Lanka relationship -Russia took immediate action and sent two representatives of Russian fuel companies to Sri Lanka
Two representatives of Russian fuel companies have come to Sri Lanka for negotiations to import fuel from Russia to Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa called on Russian President Vladimir Putin and requested him to provide fuel to Sri Lanka on a concessional basis.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has requested to provide fuel from the debt relief fund to solve the fuel crisis in this country. It is stated in the Twitter message issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that it was a successful telephone conversation. The President has also asked the Russian President to restart the Aeroflot flight service between Russia and Sri Lanka. “Had a very productive telecon with the #Russia President, Vladimir Putin. While thanking him for all the support extended by his get to overcome the challenges of the past, I requested an offer of credit support to import fuel to #lka in defeating the current econ challenges.”