QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan early Thursday, killing at least 23 people as the death toll continued to creep higher. At least four people were killed when the coal mine in which they were working collapsed, said Shaheen, citing coal miners in the area. At least nine critically injured people were taken to the provincial hospital in Quetta. The worst earthquake, in 1935, destroyed the provincial capital of Baluchistan and killed more than 35,000 people. Pakistan is a nation of 220 million people, 60 percent of whom live in the country’s eastern Punjab province.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects mist to continue in the morning, and temperatures to stabilize on Friday. Temperatures will rise up to four degrees next week, and winds will remain active until Tuesday. The average temperature will rise slightly throughout the day. Maximum temperatures predicted on Friday:Northern coasts: 28CCairo and Lower Egypt: 31CSouth Sinai: 33CNorthern Upper Egypt: 32CSouthern Upper Egypt: 36CTemperatures are expected to rise starting Sunday, by one to two degrees north of the country and to northern Upper Egypt, while the temperature rises by between three to four degrees in southern Upper Egypt. Mists, active winds, and cold weather will continue in the late hours of the night.

United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen that crashed through Oman rose Thursday to 14 after the sultanate found the body of someone missing since the storm. Omani state television made the announcement, raising the total number of dead in the country to 12. Shaheen made landfall Sunday with winds reaching up to 150 kph (93 mph). A cyclone is the same as a hurricane or a typhoon; their names only change because of their location. Typhoons develop west of the line.

A major celebration will be organized in Luxor to promote the governorate as a tourist destination, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany announced on the sidelines of his participation in the IFTM Top Resa forum. The celebration is scheduled to be held during the next few months in Luxor Governorate to promote it and highlight its tourism and archaeological components in a way that befits Egypt’s civilized and touristic standing, he added. The IFTM Top Resa is a trade show for travel and tourism held annually in the French capital, Paris, since 1978. Egypt, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, participates annually amongst ministers and senior officials in the tourism sector from around the world, being one of the most important international events in the tourism industry. The exhibition targets tourism specialists, including tour operators, hotels and airlines, and annually receives more than 34,000 professional visitors who meet with more than 700 exhibitors representing the tourism, hotel and related sectors around the world.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in Saudi Arabia upheld a 20-year prison term imposed on a Saudi aid worker who had criticized the government on Twitter, drawing a rare public rebuke from the U.S. in another sign of tension between the Biden administration and the kingdom. The ruling, confirmed late Wednesday, also upheld a 20-year travel ban on Abdulrahman al-Sadhan after his release. The case against him may have roots in an elaborate ploy that began in Silicon Valley and sparked a federal case against two Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia. The men allegedly accessed the user data of over 6,000 Twitter accounts, including nearly three dozen usernames the kingdom had wanted disclosed. His case is the latest example of the continued crackdown against those who criticize the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

SEOUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is sending COVID-19 aid for North Korea through China’s border port of Dalian, despite few signs North Korea has eased strict border lockdowns to keep the virus out. “To support DPR Korea with essential COVID-19 medical supplies, WHO started the shipment through Dalian port, China for strategic stockpiling and further dispatch to DPR Korea,” the agency said, referring to North Korea by the initials of its official name. The WHO did not elaborate on whether the aid had actually reached North Korea, and a spokesperson for the agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North Korea imposed tough restrictions when the coronavirus pandemic began last year, sealing its borders and other measures in what it saw as a matter of national survival. It had tested at least 40,700 people for the coronavirus with no positive results as of Sept. 23, the WHO reported.

During 15 months of the nearly 19-month COVID-19 pandemic, more than 120,000 U.S. children lost a parent or grandparent who was a primary provider of financial support and care, the study found. About 32% of all kids who lost a primary caregiver were Hispanic and 26% were Black. White children accounted for 35% of the kids who lost primary caregivers, even though more than half of the population is white. In California, 67% of the children who lost primary caregivers were Hispanic. In Mississippi, 57% of the children who lost primary caregivers were Black, the study found.

ZURICH (AP) — With tensions rising between the global powers, President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold a virtual meeting before year’s end, according to the White House. China’s official Xinhua News Agency echoed that description, saying the two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views. At the start of Biden’s presidency, he pledged to press Beijing on its human rights record. At June’s Group of Seven summit in England, Biden successfully pressed fellow leaders to include specific language criticizing China’s use of forced labor and other human rights abuses in the leaders’ joint statement. Biden has criticized Beijing for “coercive” trade practices, including its use of forced labor, that has led to an unfair playing field.

CAIRO – 7 October 2021: Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Thursday Israeli court's decision which grants Jewish worshipers the right to pray at al-Aqsa Mosque in the old city of East Jerusalem. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi called, on Wednesday his Palestinian counterpart, president Mahmoud Abbas as they discussed the latest developments of the Palestinian cause and peacemaking process. Palestinian President Abbas hailed depth and privacy of Egyptian-Palestinian relations. The Palestinian leader appreciated painstaking efforts exerted by Egypt to back the Palestinian cause. Egypt is maintaining its historic role to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, Abbas said.

Some of Tomori's defending has been likened to Maldini, a cult hero at Milan who is now the club's technical director. "When he was speaking to me, I was like 'woah, it's Paolo Maldini'," the Canada-born 23-year-old told a news conference on Wednesday ahead of England's World Cup qualifier in Andorra on Saturday. "He is really engaged and when it's a legend like that, when he says something you're going to listen. Tomori has been a fixture in the Milan defence this season with the Rossoneri back in the Champions League and riding high in Serie A. "There is a pressure to win and you feel the weight of the history of the club.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified Law #146 of 2021, promulgating the Law for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fisheries published in the official Gazette. The House of Representatives had earlier approved the draft law, which crystallizes its objectives in achieving effective protection for Egyptian lakes, fisheries and beaches, being natural resources of economic and environmental importance. The law enhances the development of fisheries, especially in light of the lack of procedures followed in protecting the lakes and its natural resources and the weakness of penalties prescribed for crimes of encroachment on fisheries and water channels and the inconsistency of provisions. Prior to the law, Egypt lacked a precise legal system for fish farming. This led to multiple issues such as the existence of multiple authorities with conflicting competencies related to lakes and fisheries – especially those related to the protection and development of lakes – and the regulation of fishing activity and the protection, exploitation and development of fisheries.

Chia seeds are a superfood that has recently gained more attention from the health community. Chia seeds are derived from the Salvia Hispanica plant which is native to Mexico and Guatemala. Here are some of the benefits of chia seeds. All the carbs found in chia seeds are mainly fiber. Chia seeds can lower your blood sugar levels and are very helpful for peoplewith type 2 diabetes.

et publishes below rare photos from the Glorious October War, on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the great victory of the Egyptian Armed Forces. CAIRO – 6 October 2021: Wednesday marks the 48th anniversary of the great October Victory, in which valiant Egyptian soldiers sacrificed their lives to liberate the land, and restore pride and dignity. The anniversary of the war marks great memories for certain generations in Egypt as they lived the moments of victory, and glory eliminating all sense of sorrow incurred by the defeat in the Six-Day War in 1967, in which Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Old City of Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Egyptian forces launched its war against the Israeli troops, which were forced to retreat 15 kilometers eastern the Suez Canal; meanwhile, Syrian troops waged the war near Golan Heights against the Israeli troops. et publishes below rare photos from the Glorious October War, on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the great victory of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

Palestinians in this rural part of the occupied West Bank say last week’s attack was especially violent but not unusual. Palestinians say it’s nearly impossible to secure building permits, even for basic infrastructure like water and electricity. Footage released by the Israeli rights group B’Tselem showed Israeli soldiers standing among the settlers as they hurled the stones. At one point a soldier threw a tear gas grenade and shoved the Palestinian who was filming the attack. Around 500,000 Jewish settlers live in the West Bank amid more than 2.5 million Palestinians.

Siwa Oasis is preparing for the winter tourism season, announced Siwa mayor Essam Abdel Ghany who said that all sectors are now ready for the tourist season. The city’s tourist and archaeological areas are being cleaned and beautified to welcome in tourists. Abdel Ghany added that the oasis is preparing activities to promote tourism, as Siwa is an ideal tourist destination due to its scenic location. The Siwa Oasis is one of the most important winter tourist destinations that receives foreign and Arab tourists according to the Director of Public Relations at Siwa City Council Mohamed Gery. Coordination between the concerned authorities is ongoing for the winter season which will continue until April, he said.