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Japan promotes its traditional food and healing techniques

Okinawa (Japan), Aug 31 (ANI): Okinawa is one of the top tourist destinations in Japan. It's warm weather and ocean of emerald green have been attracting tourists. The island comprises a treasure of flora and fauna. Also, it is known as having an excellent and nutritional food culture traditionally. In this nutritional food factory, they have been making famous Okinawan Shima Tofu using a traditional method of squeezing crushed soybeans and cooking it in a traditional cooking pot called Chigama. Living in the fast lane of today's stressful modern society, there is a growing need for healing. Companies are working on this from a variety of angles. This eyeglass maker is developing a total healing method from the point of view of eye care. A professional therapist came up with this idea of dog yoga. Owners would do yoga with their pets while breathing in unison with their pets. Thus, the importance of Quality of Life becomes ever more essential in today's society.

Sushma Swaraj meets Sri Lankan President, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Aug 31 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Colombo on Thursday to participate in the 2nd Indian Ocean Conference. During the visit, Swaraj met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The two-day conference is being jointly organised by the India Foundation, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore and the National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Colombo. The theme of this year's conference is 'Peace, Progress and Prosperity' and will involve participants from more than 35 countries.

U.S. admits to larger number of troops in Afghanistan

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): As the United States prepares to increase its troop count in Afghanistan, the Pentagon is coming clean on the number of its soldiers actually serving in the country. Washington admitted that the number is 11,000, significantly more than that what it's said publicly in the past. Previously, defense officials had said there were only around 8,400 troops in the country under a cap set by the Obama administration. But commanders have been using loop holes to try and skirt the restrictions, including bringing in temporary forces.

Revelers celebrate 'La Tomatina' festival in Spain

Spain, Aug 31 (ANI): Thousand of people in Spain threw 160 tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes at each other in an epic food fight known as 'La Tomatina' festival. Over 20,000 people across the world gathered for the messy battle in the small town of Bunol, which takes place annually in August. Partygoers from around the world crammed the narrow streets of Bunol to smear each other with squashed tomatoes.

Hurricane Harvey: Toddler rescued from Texas flood

Texas (United States), Aug 31 (ANI): A mother and her baby were rescued from floodwaters in Texas' College Station as military teams responded to distress signs throughout the area. The Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron was dispatched to assist with rescue efforts. Earlier, Rescue workers attempted to rescue stranded cows as the aftermath of Harvey left many ranches in eastern Texas underwater. More than 3,000 Houston homes were underwater due to the Hurricane Harvey.

Nepal Cabinet approves elections in 2 phases

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 30 (ANI): A Cabinet meeting on Wednesday approved Election Commission's proposal to hold provincial and federal elections in two phases on November 26 and December 7. The EC had proposed two dates for election, citing logistical management and weather. The Government had decided to hold the two elections on the same date-November 26. Government Spokesperson and Minister for Information and Communications Mohan Bahadur Basnet informed mediapersons about Cabinet meeting. During the meeting, secretary of Ministry of Land Reform and Management Krishna Raj Devkota was transferred to Ministry of Supplies. The meeting also decided to take a loan of 15 billion to improve customs offices across the country.

British Prime Minister arrives in Japan to discuss trade, North Korea

Osaka (Japan), Aug 30 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Japan on Wednesday to meet her counterpart Shinzo Abe. During her three-day visit, PM May is expected to ease corporate Japan's worries about Brexit. May's first trip to Japan as prime minister comes at a difficult moment, with Japanese attention focused on North Korea's Tuesday missile test and another focus on Britain's Brexit negotiators recently on the receiving end of sharp criticism from EU officials. However, Britain is looking at ways to replicate the trade deals that the EU has with external countries when it leaves the bloc in March 2019. The British Prime Minister also called on China to put more pressure on North Korea to stop missile tests, saying Beijing plays a massive role in international efforts to prevent what the PM described as significant provocation by Pyongyang.

'Texas can handle anything': US President on Hurricane Harvey

Texas (United States), Aug 30 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump addressed a crowd in Corpus Christi of Texas saying the city can handle anything. The president, after being briefed about the Tropical Storm Harvey and devastating floods in the area, said the government will operate immediately. Trump vowed that the federal government will make all possible arrangements to help people come out of the biggest natural disaster of his White House tenure. "You are special, we are here to take care... We are going to get you back and operating immediately," Trump said. "You know what, it happened in Texas and Texas can handle anything." The slow-moving Hurricane Harvey brought record-breaking rains to Texas killing at least nine people. The natural catastrophe paralyzed Houston leading to mass evacuations. As many as 30,000 people were expected to seek emergency shelter on the fourth day of flood.

Houston police officer drowns in Harvey floodwaters, confirms Police Chief

Houston (United States), Aug 30 (ANI): A Houston Police officer Sergeant Steve Perez has drowned in the flood waters from tropical storm Harvey. Perez was heading to work when he was caught in floodwaters. "This morning at 8 a.m. the dive team was out there again and within 20 minutes they found him," Police chief Art Acevedo said. Unfortunately, in the darkness, Sgt. Perez drove onto an underpass, which is about 16 and half feet, drove into the water and he died in a drowning type of event." Texas has been drowning in the fury of slow-paced storm bringing along catastrophic flooding that killed at least 11 people. The city of Houston has also been paralyzed as city officials prepare to shelter up to 19,000 people. As the flood entered its fourth day, thousands more expected to flee the area.

Explosion rocks Kabul, kills 1, injures 8

Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 29 (ANI): At least one person was killed and eight were injured in an explosion in central Kabul's shopping street near U.S. embassy. The blast took place outside a bank at a time when security forces personnel were expected to collect their salaries ahead of this week's Eid holiday. It was the latest explosion to rock Kabul and comes a week after United States President Donald Trump committed American soldiers to Afghanistan indefinitely. In May, a massive truck bomb exploded in Afghan's capital diplomatic quarter, resulted killing of over 150 persons and wounding around 400 persons.

Middleweights Golovkin, Alvarez prep ahead of boxing's next big night

United States, Aug 29 (ANI): After witnessing the unforgettable match between Floyd Mayweather against Conor McGregor, the boxing world is all set to witness another match between Golovkin and Alvarez. Mexico's red-headed darling Canelo Alvarez and Kazakhstan's Gennady Golovkin are sweating out and brushing their skills for September 16th bout. The Kazakhstan champ Golovkin will carry a 37-0 record, including 33 knockouts, and on the other hand Canelo began boxing professionally at the age of 15. The only blemish on the Mexican's record is a 2013 title fight defeat to Mayweather via a 12-round decision.

Hurricane Harvey kills 9 as catastrophic deluge continues

Texas (United States), Aug 29 (ANI): At least nine people have lost their lives as a result of the catastrophic flooding due to Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Six of the persons belong to Harris County, one in Rockport, near where Harvey made landfall; and another in La Marque, near Galveston, reported the Washington Post. National Guard troops, police officers, rescue workers and civilians raced in helicopters, boats and special high-water trucks to rescue the hundreds of people still stranded in and around Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city. According to reports, insurers will cover the damages done by wind, businesses, and autos. Auto insurance will most likely cover flooding as well.

Nepal PM briefs parliament over India visit, claims it to be successfull

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 29 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday briefed the Nepal Parliament highlighting the Major political and other engagement of mutual interest during his five day India visit. Deuba emphasised on close ties with India for the goodwill of the nation and claimed that there was nothing wrong in briefing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Constitution Amendment Bill. Madhesh based parties which went to New Delhi were chided by then government under leadership of KP Sharma Oli. India, the Southern neighbor of Nepal with whom it shares an open border over vast trench of land, had extended help during various political changes starting from the overthrowing of the Rana rule.

Hurricane Harvey to be one of costliest storms in U.S. history

Texas (U.S.A), Aug 29 (ANI): Hurricane Harvey's fury in Texas may match the damage done by Hurricane Katrina, the Insurance Information Institute anticipated. Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster in the U.S. history causing $15 billion in flood insurance losses. Giving details, Insurance Information Institute's Loretta Worters said it is difficult to estimate the loss as of now but a significant loss is anticipated by flood. The institute also hinted at the chances of some wind damage occurring to significant coastal areas of the state. Insurers will cover the damages done by wind to homes, businesses, and autos. Auto insurance will most likely cover flooding as well.

Uber appoints Dara Khosrowshahi as its new CEO

San Francisco (United States), Aug 28 (ANI): Uber Technologies Inc appointed Dara Khosrowshahi as its Chief Executive Officer on Sunday. Khosrowshahi will handle the challenge of leading the company to come out of a nearly year-long crisis. He would take on the daunting task of mending Uber's image, repairing troubled relations among investors, rebuilding employee morale and creating a profitable business after seven years of losses. But he would also have to deal with the legacy of Travis Kalanick, Uber's pugnacious co-founder, who was made to step down as the CEO in June after shareholders representing about 40 percent of the company's voting power signed a letter asking him to step down. Earlier, Khosrowshahi was the chief executive of travel company Expedia Inc.

Chinese taking over employment opportunities in Pakistan

Lahore (Pakistan), Aug 28 (ANI): A 25-year-old civil engineer Pan Denghao is one of the growing numbers of Chinese pioneers sensing an opportunity across Pakistan, where Beijing has pledged to spend $57 billion on infrastructure projects as part of its "Belt and Road" initiative. Pan lamented the oppressive Pakistani heat but conceded the money and jobs on offer exceeded what young people like him could expect in Pakistan. Numbering in the thousands, this second wave of Chinese arrivals are following in the wake of workers on Belt and Road projects. Some are opening restaurants and language schools, while others are working out what products they could sell to a market of 190 million people. But the new arrivals face dangers, creating a headache for Pakistani security officials. For Pakistan, the stakes in keeping all those Chinese nationals safe are high. Beijing's infrastructure splurge has helped revive Pakistan's sputtering economy, and deepening ties between the two nations have t

Saudi Arabia expecting 2 million pilgrims for Hajj

Saudi Arabia, Aug 28 (ANI): Government of Saudi Arabia has said that it is expecting around two million people from across the globe to visit the Holy City of Makkah for this year's Hajj, making it the largest annual international gathering, and which, for many Muslims, is the highlight of their spiritual lives. To date, Saudi Arabia has welcomed 1.497 million pilgrims in preparation for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, which is due to begin on August 30, 2017. The Grand Mosque in Mecca received the pilgrims for the annual religious journey, which is viewed as one of the Muslim faith's greatest acts of worship. The Kaaba is located at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

People in PoK protest against human rights violations by Pakistan

Rawalakot (PoK), August 28, 2017: Huge protests were carried out in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) against the human rights violations perpetrated by the Pakistan Army.The Jammu Kashmir Awami National Party (JKNAP) and the National Students Federation (NSF) also sought the release of political prisoners like Baba Jan who was tried by military court which sentenced him to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Violence breaks out at Berkeley protest

Berkeley (United States), Aug 28 (ANI): Thousands of counter protesters took to the streets of Berkeley on Sunday where they clashed with a handful of Trump supporters, leading to several violent clashes. Masked counter-protesters in black stormed over police barricades while police tried to keep the people away from the scene. Several injuries were reported and more than a dozen arrests were made. Police had to escort most of the right wing demonstrators out of the park.

Watch: Thousands gather for traditional ox racing

Haunshofen (Germany), Aug 28 (ANI): Every four years, the Bavarian town of Hanshaufen is home to the jolly traditional competition ox racing. Thousands gathered, many dressed in classic Bavarian garb including dirndl dresses and lederhosen, for the competition which has been taking place since 1983. Sixteen competitors took part this year, including a female rider for the very first time. The big lumbering beasts can move fast and it isn't unlikely to see riders falling off their oxen or barely holding onto the saddle as they cross the finish line.