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Pakistani commandos attempt to rescue children trapped in cable car
A rescue operation is underway for eight people, including school children, trapped in a cable car dangling hundreds of metres above a ravine in north-western Pakistan.
The incident occurred in the region of Battagram near Pakistan’s border region with China.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that the children were travelling to school when one of the chairlift’s cables snapped around 9 a.m. (0400 GMT).
Elite commandos from Pakistan’s army have begun the operation using army helicopters to rescue the trapped children.
The rescue operation is being televised live by local media.
It resembled an action thriller movie scene when a commando hanging from a sling reached the cable car and delivered water and medicines to keep them stable, in the first attempt.
A trapped passenger named Gulfraz spoke with Geo TV and said they did not have drinking water and urged the authorities for swift action.
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“The cable car is hinged with just one rope making a delicate, complicated, and risky operation.
“Wind of the helicopter wings can break the remaining rope,” local police chief Tahir Ayub said.
He said that commandos would try to lift the children one by one.
“It is going to be a highly risky mission. A slight miscalculation can result in a further disaster,” rescue official Bilal Faizi said.
Former Army pilot Syed Jawad told Geo TV that the rescuers have a small window to complete the operation before it gets dark.
Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar ordered authorities to utilise all the resources to complete the rescue operation as soon as possible.
“I have also directed the authorities to conduct safety inspections of all such private chairlifts and ensure that they are safe to operate and use.”
He wrote on the online platform X, previously known as Twitter.
Villages in northern Pakistan often travel through chairlifts to cross rivers and cut the distance in hilly areas.
These chairlifts are operated privately and are often poorly maintained with no safety measures.
Pakistani commandos attempt to rescue children trapped in cable car
(dpa/NAN)
International
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.
The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda Síochána’ announced that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.
Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.
The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.
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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.
He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.
“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”
The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.
Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.
International
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.
Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.
Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.
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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.
“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”
It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
International
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.
The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.
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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.
He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.
Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
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