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At least 27 migrants dead in Yemen shipwreck, over 100 missing

At least 27 migrants dead in Yemen shipwreck, over 100 missing

DUBAI : A shipwreck off Yemen’s coast has claimed the lives of at least 27 migrants, with more than 100 others still missing, according to security sources in Abyan province. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting the perilous journey to Yemen. “At this stage, the deaths of 27 people are confirmed, their bodies have been recovered,“ one security source said, adding that “searches are ongoing.” A second source confirmed that 150 people were aboard the vessel, with 27 fatalities reported. A police source stated that “the boat was heading for the coast of Abyan province,“ noting that “smuggler boats regularly arrive in our region.” The Abyan security directorate issued a statement confirming a large-scale recovery operation for Ethiopian migrants who drowned while attempting illegal entry. “Many bodies have been found across various beaches, suggesting that a number of victims are still missing at sea,“ the statement added. Despite Yemen’s ongoing conflict since 2014, irregular migration persists, particularly from Ethiopia, where ethnic conflicts have driven many to flee. Migrants often traverse the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical trade route between Djibouti and Yemen. It also serves as a hotspot for human trafficking. Wealthy Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, host large foreign worker populations from Africa and South Asia. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reports that tens of thousands of migrants remain stranded in Yemen, facing exploitation and abuse during their journeys. – AFP

Panduan buat keputusan membeli hartanah jangka panjang

Panduan buat keputusan membeli hartanah jangka panjang

MEMBELI hartanah bukan sekadar soal memilih rumah yang cantik atau harga yang murah.  Ia adalah keputusan jangka panjang yang boleh menentukan kestabilan kewangan dan kualiti hidup anda selama bertahun-tahun.  Ramai pembeli terperangkap dalam dilema, harus utamakan harga yang mampu milik atau lokasi yang strategik?  Rumah yang murah mungkin jauh dari bandar dan menyukarkan perjalanan harian, ... Read more The post Panduan buat keputusan membeli hartanah jangka panjang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Hamas tolak lucut senjata selagi belum merdeka

Hamas tolak lucut senjata selagi belum merdeka

GAZA: Hamas sekali lagi menegaskan tidak akan melucutkan senjata selagi sebuah negara Palestin yang berdaulat belum diwujudkan, sekali gus menolak syarat utama Israel dalam rundingan gencatan senjata di Gaza. Kenyataan itu dikeluarkan kumpulan pejuang itu selepas Utusan Amerika Syarikat (AS) bagi Asia Barat, Steve Witkoff, mendakwa Hamas menyatakan kesediaan untuk meletakkan senjata dalam lawatan pertamanya ... Read more The post Hamas tolak lucut senjata selagi belum merdeka appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Warning to stay away from ‘Magic Mushroom’ vape liquid

Warning to stay away from ‘Magic Mushroom’ vape liquid

PETALING JAYA : A vape liquid dubbed “Magic Mushroom” is causing such dangerous side effects that even hardened drug addicts are steering clear, warning others that one dose could trigger panic, blackouts and total loss of control. Marketed as a “natural hallucinogen”, the liquid is in fact laced with potent synthetic drugs. Users say the effects are potentially catastrophic. Speaking to theSun in a northern state, several drug users issued the same warning: “This is not something to play with.” Even veteran addicts accustomed to methamphetamine and opioid-based drugs are sounding the alarm. Wadi, 42, who has lived with a history of substance abuse, described the effects of a single dose. “First-time users usually feel a tightness in their chest, followed by paranoia. I have tried it, the panic was unbearable. I felt like I was dying.” According to Wadi, the high from the substance is not just powerful, it is destabilising. Users often lose control of their behaviour, experiencing temporary blackouts and erratic outbursts. “Even for people like us who are used to drugs, we do not want to take this ‘Magic Mushroom’. The high is intense, it makes your head buzz and sometimes, you cannot remember what you did.” Wadi said teenagers and school students are vulnerable due to the discreet nature of the drug. Mixed into flavoured vape liquids, it can be inhaled in public spaces, including shopping malls, without raising suspicion. A check by theSun revealed that several online vendors are selling the liquid, pricing it as low as RM1 per drop, making it accessible to youths and first-time users. Dabok, 48, a palm fruit harvester and recovering heroin addict, also admitted he could not handle the effects. “Once you inhale it, your body shuts down. You are not in control. You do not know who you are, where you are or what you are doing. The high might only last 30 minutes, but those 30 minutes could destroy everything. “Do not even think about driving after using it.” Despite its name, there is no link between the vape liquid and psychedelic mushrooms. According to the National Poison Centre at Universiti Sains Malaysia, which issued a public alert last August, the drug is a synthetic chemical cocktail, not a natural product. The centre warned that users could suffer from confusion, psychosis and erratic behaviour, with the potential for lasting psychological damage. In January, National Anti-Drug Agency director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh confirmed that “Magic Mushroom” is a form of synthetic cannabis, processed for consumption through vaping.

Miyu Yamashita wins Women’s British Open for first major title

Miyu Yamashita wins Women’s British Open for first major title

Japan’s Miyu Yamashita secured her first major victory at the Women’s British Open, finishing two strokes clear of England’s Charley Hull at Royal Porthcawl. The 24-year-old closed with a two-under par final round, ending the tournament at 11-under par. Yamashita, who turned 24 a day before her triumph, became the third Japanese woman to win the event after Hinako Shibuno (2019) and Ayako Okamoto (1984). Overwhelmed with emotion, she celebrated with champagne on the 18th green. “To win such a historic tournament in front of all these amazing fans is such an incredible feeling,“ Yamashita said. “The course is set up to be very difficult but also in brilliant condition. The amount of people supporting me today really pushed me towards the victory.” Hull and Japan’s Minami Katsu tied for second at nine-under par. Yamashita, whose previous best major finish was a tie for second at the 2024 Women’s PGA Championship, held her nerve despite a shaky third round. Kim A-lim briefly challenged Yamashita early in the final round, but a series of bogeys derailed her hopes. Hull mounted a late charge with three birdies in four holes but faltered with bogeys on the 16th and 17th. Yamashita’s victory marks Japan’s fourth major champion in two years, highlighting the country’s rising prominence in women’s golf. - AFP

Setia Garden Residences mercu tanda baharu di koridor Utara Ho Chi Minh City

Setia Garden Residences mercu tanda baharu di koridor Utara Ho Chi Minh City

SETIA Garden Residences yang dibangunkan dengan nilai pembangunan kasar (GDV) sebanyak AS$81 juta (RM344 juta) di EcoXuan di Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam direka bentuk untuk menjadi mercu tanda baharu di koridor Utara bandar tersebut. Projek yang dibangunkan oleh S P Setia Bhd. (Setia) tersebut terletak di perbandaran EcoXuan, di Wilayah Bình Duong. Pembangunan yang ... Read more The post Setia Garden Residences mercu tanda baharu di koridor Utara Ho Chi Minh City appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Pupuk amalan bertani kepada anak-anak yatim

Pupuk amalan bertani kepada anak-anak yatim

HARI Dusun Komuniti Rumah Bakti Dato’ Harun (RBDH) yang berlangsung di premis itu yang terletak di Ampang, Selangor merupakan satu platform memupuk minat bidang pertanian dalam kalangan penghuni anak-anak yatim. Program itu memperlihatkan peranan institusi kebajikan bukan sahaja dalam mendidik, malah memberi peluang kepada anak-anak yatim untuk meneroka potensi diri di luar bilik darjah. Acara ... Read more The post Pupuk amalan bertani kepada anak-anak yatim appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Hartanah mewah, komersial lembab sebab pinjaman tinggi

Hartanah mewah, komersial lembab sebab pinjaman tinggi

PERMINTAAN hartanah pada suku kedua masih stabil, terutama dalam segmen rumah mampu milik, kawasan strategik dan yang mudah akses kepada pengangkutan awam meskipun wujud ketidaktentuan geopolitik dan pelaksanaan subsidi bersasar. Bagaimanapun, permintaan bagi hartanah mewah dan komersial agak lembab kerana faedah pinjaman masih tinggi. Profesor Kewangan Dan Keusahawanan Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Datuk Prof Dr. ... Read more The post Hartanah mewah, komersial lembab sebab pinjaman tinggi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .