live from washington, this is bbc news. at least eight people have been killed after a major earthquake struck japan. thousands evacuated from coastal areas, though all tsunami warnings have now been lifted. south korea s main opposition leader has been stabbed during a public event. the country s president has called the attack unacceptable. israel s supreme court strikes down judicial reforms that sparked widespread protests last year. it s seen as a blow to prime minister benjamin netanyahu. hello. i m helena humphrey.
The Indian Embassy in Japan on Monday set up an emergency control room for its citizens and said that it is in the touch with concerned authorities in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami warning. Earthquake in Japan: Indian Embassy Issues Emergency Contact Numbers for Citizens Amid Tsunami Warnings.
India and Pakistan on Monday, January 1, exchanged a list of their nuclear installations through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad. India, Pakistan Exchange List of Nuclear Installations.