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Several killed in attack on Rohingya camp in Bangladesh

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The attackers shot dead some victims and stabbed others with knives, a regional police chief told the AFP news agency.

Four people were killed instantly in the attack and three others died at a hospital in the Balukhali camp, the agency reported.

Police did not say how many people were wounded.

“We arrested one attacker immediately after the incident,” Shihab Kaisar Khan, regional chief for an armed police battalion, told reporters.

The man was found with a gun, six rounds of ammunition and a knife, he added.

The killings came amid mounting tensions after Rohingya community leader Mohibullah was shot dead outside his office in the sprawling camps three weeks ago.

Following the killing, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said “arrangements will be made to increase security” at the Rohingya camps in the coastal Cox’s Bazar district.

“Manpower and logistical support of law enforcement agencies … will be provided to enhance security,” said Kamal.

The minister noted surveillance and border patrols would be stepped up to curb the entry and sale of drugs in Rohingya camps. Surveillance on the Naf River, the only transboundary river between Bangladesh and Myanmar, will be strengthened, he added.

Kamal stated construction of barbed wire fences in the camps is in the final stages and there are several watchtowers across the camps to monitor movements.

Rohingya activists say there is a mounting “climate of fear” in the camps, with some of them forced to go into hiding since Mohibullah’s killing.

Last December, Bangladesh, which hosts nearly a million Rohingya, relocated more than 20,000 refugees to Bhasan Char island. It plans to relocate an additional 80,000 people after signing an agreement with the United Nations to facilitate refugees on the remote island.

Bhasan Char is located 50km (31 miles) off Bangladesh’s southwestern coast and nearly 193km (120 miles) south of the capital, Dhaka, where the government has constructed 1,400 cluster houses, each made up of 16 rooms.

Survey: Britons wrestling with bills payment

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The monthly survey by Kantar Public has showed 39% of people were finding it harder to meet their monthly budget than a year ago, up by nine percentage points from September’s poll.

Seven in 10 respondents worried that fresh food and fuel prices would rise over the next few months, Kantar said.

The share of people concerned about not being able to afford to keep their home warm during the winter months also climbed by nine points between September and October to 62%.

British utility bills rose earlier this month as a price cap on the most widely used tariffs increased by around 12%.

The country’s most widely followed measure of inflation dipped slightly to 3.1% in September but the Bank of England has said it is likely to top 4% soon. It is considering when to raise interest rates from their all-time low of 0.1%.

Kantar interviewed 1,075 people between Oct. 14 and Oct. 18.

Yemen denounces UN ceasefire call as pro-Riyadh

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In a statement, the National Salvation Government’s Foreign Ministry said the Security Council did not show any positive development in its policies towards the grievances of the Yemeni people, who have been facing an illegal and unjustified war for nearly seven years.

“It is unfortunate that the Security Council continues to condemn the legitimate right of the Yemeni people to defend themselves and the sovereignty of their country, while ignoring the war crimes” committed by the Saudi-led war coalition against Yemeni civilians, read the statement, the Ansarullah movement’s official website reported.

The Foreign Ministry of the National Salvation Government, which runs the Yemeni government from the capital Sana’a, further added the coalition’s war crimes include air raids on Yemeni territory on a daily basis, in addition to a tight siege against the Yemeni people, which has deprived them of their most basic needs and legitimate rights.

In a statement on Wednesday, members of the UN Security Council called for an urgent ceasefire across Yemen and an end to the Yemeni Army’s advances toward the last stronghold of Saudi-backed mercenaries in the strategic city of Ma’rib.

“The members of the Security Council demanded an immediate nationwide ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2565 (2021), and called for the resolution of differences through inclusive dialogue and the rejection of violence to achieve political goals,” Security Council President Martin Kimani noted.

Kimani added the council’s members stressed the need for de-escalation by all, including an “immediate end to the Houthi (Ansarullah movement) escalation in Ma’rib,” hinting at recent ground gains in Ma’rib by the forces of the Sana’a government.

Since 2015, Saudi Arabia has led a war coalition against Yemen to overthrow the popular Ansarullah movement and reinstall the ousted, Riyadh-friendly regime of Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in Sana’a.

The prolonged war, accompanied by an economic siege, has failed to reach its goals, killing hundreds of thousands of Yemeni people while throwing the poorest Middle Eastern country into what the UN calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

According to the latest estimate by UNICEF, the protracted war on Yemen has killed or maimed at least 10,000 children, which is equivalent to four children every day.

The Ansarullah movement has frequently asserted that it will not back down from defending Yemen against the Saudi-led coalition until the war and siege on Yemen end.

Yemeni Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein al-Ezzi reiterated the position, saying a political solution in Yemen will not be reached before the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention ends.

“Foreign intervention is a significant obstacle in the path to reaching a Yemeni-Yemeni political solution,” al-Ezzi stated via Twitter on Thursday.

He noted that the international community turning a blind eye to foreign intervention in Yemen is one of the most important reasons behind the prolongation of the war.

“I rule out the chance or possibility for an [intra]-Yemeni political solution before the non-Yemeni party is put aside,” he continued.

A member of the negotiating team of the Yemeni National Salvation Government also said the Security Council, contrary to its mission to maintain world peace, proved that its positions are influenced by power and money.

Addressing the Council, Abdul Malik al-Ajri said, “Your statement will not prevent us from defending ourselves and Yemen and responding to the aggressor.”

“You should know that Yemeni people’s blood is not a commodity for investment,” al-Ajri added.

Exhibition of Vintage Cars Opens in Tehran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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On display are cars such as a gold-plated limousine, a Rolls-Royce 40/50 or Silver Ghost belonging to former Iranian king Ahmad Shah Qajar (1898-1930), a bulletproof Phantom 4, a royal carriage belonging to another former Iranian king Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896) and other rare vehicles.

Part of the exhibit is dedicated to super-sport cars, including Lamborghini Miura and Lamborghini Countach, the Ferrari 500 Superfast, a Bizzarrini and several Porsches.

Some of the cars on show have been restored and renovated.

Iranian Provincial Governor Slapped in Face by Assailant

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Zeinolabedin Khorram was delivering a speech on the podium when one of the participants stepped up, hit Khorram in the face and pushed him. 

The governor maintained his composure and refused to show any reaction. Then security guards intervened and the atmosphere of the meeting returned to normality.

The assailant is identified by his surname as “Alizadeh,” and a staff member of the Armed Forces, who is said to have slapped Khrram and pushed him due to personal grudge.

Later, the provincial governor said he had no complaint about him.

“I don’t know him … I regard him as an enemy, but I will forgive him,” said Khorram.

Iranian Couple Make Symbolic Biking Journey to Protect Caspian Seal

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IFP Editorial Staff
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They arrived in the city of Bandar Torkaman in Golestan province on Saturday and were welcomed by local officials.

“The Symbolic move was aimed at drawing the attention of people, especially those living on the Caspian coast, to help protect the Caspian seal,” said Navid Bani Assadi.

“My wife and I began our ride on bicycle in Rasht six days ago,” he added.

The biker noted that he and his wife met locals on the way and promoted environmental teachings to protect the Caspian seal.

The Caspian seal is rare species of seals that only lives in the Caspian Sea and rivers flowing into it.

Uzbekistan opposes US military deployment in the country

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IFP Media Wire
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Uzbekistan has no intention of deploying a US military contingent in its territory, but it will be prepared to exchange intelligence data with Washington as part of the fight against terrorism, Kamilov told Russian media in an interview.

“I would reaffirm once more that this question [about the deployment of US troops] is not on the agenda. It is not being discussed. Nor has it been raised. As for cooperation with any country, regardless of whether it will be the United States or any other, we are prepared to cooperate and to go ahead with interaction in preventing terrorism within the framework of international practice, international law and the international conventions, treaties and agreements we are signatories to,” he added.

Kamilov stated Uzbekistan had nothing against exchanging information with foreign intelligence services for preventing terrorist attacks. But the specifics of this process are to be taken into account so as to prevent the disclosure of valuable sources of information, he stressed.

Kamilov pointed out that “in the course of many serious meetings” the United States was told that Uzbekistan would not tolerate the deployment of US troops in its territory.

“The reality as it is, there is no need for this,” he continued, noting, “Even when we discuss with the United States the issue of the struggle with terrorism, we have in mind exclusively the international practice of interaction in efforts to eradicate this evil.”

US hits second largest deficit in history

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IFP Media Wire
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The US federal budget deficit totaled $2.8 trillion during the 2021 fiscal year, marking the second-highest budgetary shortfall on record, but a slight improvement from the previous year as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury Department announced Friday.

The annual deficit was $360 billion lower than last year, in what the Joe Biden administration said reflected an “improved economy due in part to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) and COVID-19 vaccination rollout.” 

The budget year ended on Sept. 30.

“Today’s joint budget statement is further evidence that America’s economy is in the midst of a recovery,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated in a statement.

The deficit surged to a record $3.1 trillion in fiscal 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a virtual standstill and forced nationwide lockdowns. The previous record was a $1.4 trillion deficit following the 2008 financial crisis.

The government generated $4 trillion in tax revenue, more than $465 billion than projected. Officials said the increase was partially attributable to higher-than-expected collections from individual and corporate income taxes. Government revenue surged 18.3%.

The deficit figures were announced amid an ongoing debate on Capitol hill regarding President Biden’s social spending bill, which is expected to cost about $2 trillion. President Biden and Democrats argue the plan is fully covered by proposed tax hikes on wealthy Americans, while Republicans say the plan will add to the federal deficit and stoke rising inflation.

The Congressional Budget Office projects the deficit will fall to $1.15 trillion for the current fiscal year and continue to decline over the next three years. Those projections do not account for passage of Biden’s proposed infrastructure and spending bills.

Haitian gangs threaten to murder kidnapped US missionaries

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IFP Media Wire
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“I swear that if I don’t get what I want, I prefer to kill the Americans. I’ll put a bullet in each of their heads,” Wilson Joseph, the reported head of the 400 Mawozo gang, said in a video that appeared to be a funeral for other gang members.

The group kidnapped 16 Americans and one Canadian after they left an orphanage and were on the way to an airport last Saturday. 

Earlier in the week, the group announced it would cost $1 million per person for the safe release of the missionaries. 

Joseph threatened Haiti National Police Chief Leon Charles in the video saying he is responsible for the deaths of the other gang members.

“Five soldiers fell but they won’t destroy an army. I’m going to pour blood,” Joseph added. 

Christian Aid Ministries, the group the kidnapped missionaries worked for, called for prayers on Thursday for the hostages, kidnappers and governments involved in the situation. 

“Today, Christian Aid Ministries associates in the United States, Canada, and other countries are observing a special day of prayer and fasting,” the group stated. 

The missionaries that are kidnapped are from Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Ontario, Canada.

Iran-Turkmenistan Border Open; Trade Underway: Border Guard Chief

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“Trade and economic visas are up and running at border checkpoints, and border guards are relentlessly offering services by working round the clock to facilitate affairs,” said Brigadier General Ahmadali Goodarzi, the commander of the Border Guard Division of the Iranian Law Enforcement Force.

“Despite all threats surrounding the country, good security is in place along the nation’s borders thanks to the presence of border guards from the Law Enforcement Force and other divisions of the Armed Forces,” he said.

“Iran has common borders with 15 neighbouring countries, and good and lasting security holds along the country’s borders, especially along the eastern frontiers,” he added.

He underlined the presence of “adversaries and foreigners” along the country’s borders is “a red line” for Iran.

‘If enemy and foreign groups make any movements along the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran, brave law enforcement border guards will safeguard and protect the country’s frontiers,” general Goodarzi said.

He noted that Iran has good interaction and diplomatic contacts with neighbouring countries, adding, ‘none of the border crossings and terminals are closed, and trade and economic transactions are well under way at borders.”

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