NATO nuke drills begin in Netherlands featuring over 70 aircraft from 14 nations

Brussels, Oct 13 (UNI/ SPUTNIK) NATO Launches Annual Nuclear Deterrence Exercise ‘Steadfast Noon’ in the Netherlands NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon began on Monday in the Netherlands, with the participation of 71 aircraft from 14 alliance countries. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said last week that the drill is a regular, pre-planned training…

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6 injured as Ukrainian drone hits bus in Donetsk

Moscow, (UNI) A Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in Gorlovka, Donetsk region of Ukraine, resulting in six civilians being injured, the city’s mayor said on Sunday. Ivan Prikhodko, mayor of Gorlovka, said on his Telegram channel that “a Ukrainian drone hit a bus in a residential district of Gorlovka” and that “the number of…

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Record numbers take part in Budapest Marathon

Budapest, Oct. 13 (UNI) Sunday’s 40th Budapest Marathon set a new record with over 40,000 participants from 119 countries and regions, organizers announced. “This year’s event is the largest mass sports gathering ever held in Hungary,” said chief organizer Arpad Kocsis. Kocsis reported that 9,000 participants traveled from abroad, with 9,352 runners completing the official…

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Kerala achieves lowest-ever infant mortality rate, launches pulse polio campaign

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 13 (UNI) In a landmark achievement for Kerala’s healthcare system, the State has recorded its lowest-ever infant mortality rate, reaffirming its leadership in public health even as it launched an intensive Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign aimed at safeguarding every child from preventable diseases. The massive immunization drive will cover 21,11,010 children across…

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Australia Women chase 331, set WWC record

Visakhapatnam, (UNI) Australia Women scripted history at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium today by successfully chasing 331 against India Women, setting the highest target ever achieved in ICC WWC World Cup history. The record-breaking chase was highlighted by explosive batting, 13 sixes, the most ever in a Women’s World Cup match, and a thrilling 661-run match…

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