Countdown to 38th National Games begins

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 18 (UNI) The countdown to the mega event has officially begun with everything getting well aligned. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 38th National Games on January 28 here. The events will be held across 10 venues in Uttarakhand with an expected participation of over 10,000 athletes. Hosted by the Government…

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Tunisian, Italian parliamentary leaders discuss bilateral ties, migration

Tunis, Jan 18 (UNI) Tunisian Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Bouderbala met on Friday with Italy’s Senate President Ignazio La Russa in Tunis to strengthen bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Tunisian parliament. The two officials praised the strong ties between Tunisia and Italy, underscoring the historical and geographical links that have fostered close cooperation…

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6 killed in police operation in Brazil

Sao Paulo, Jan 18 (UNI) Six suspects were killed on Friday in a shootout with police in Ponta Grossa, a municipality in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, local authorities said. The gunfight occurred during a police raid to confiscate illegal weapons of a gang. The criminal organization was stockpiling weapons and planned to attack…

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Israel approves Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal

Jerusalem, Jan 18 (UNI) The Israeli government on Saturday approved a ceasefire agreement aimed at the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, following a lengthy cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister’s Office said. At the meeting, 24 ministers voted in favor and eight against. The agreement is expected to take effect on Sunday, it…

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S. Korean president to appear at detention warrant hearing

Seoul, Jan 18 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s side said Saturday that Yoon is expected to attend the detention necessity hearing at 2 p.m. at the court. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) filed a detention warrant request with the Seoul Western District Court for Yoon, citing allegations of “insurrection” and “abuse…

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