Israeli warplanes launch new airstrikes on Yemen’s capital

Sanna/Jerusalem, Aug 25 (UNI) At least two people were killed and 35 others wounded on Sunday afternoon after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, according to Houthi-run health authorities. The casualties were reported at the Oil Company Station, a gas station run by the Houthi-controlled Yemeni Petroleum Company, one of several…

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Fire breaks out at Kursk nuclear power plant

Moscow, Aug 24 (UNI) A fire broke out at a transformer unit on the premises of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia’s Kurchatov, local media reported Sunday. According to a statement from the plant’s press service, the transformer unit was operating at a 30 percent capacity and is not the nuclear power plant’s core…

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South African president engages with European leaders on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Johannesberg, Aug 24 (UNI) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation with European leaders on Saturday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, according to the Presidency. This follows meetings hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and several other European leaders. The Presidency said…

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Tributes pour in for Pujara after retirement

Mumbai, Aug 24 (UNI) Cheteshwar Pujara called time on his international career via a post on social media. Cricket pundits and former players led the way in tributes for India’s former no.3 Test star Pujara. The former India international received several plaudits on his international career. Leading the way was India’s Test captain Shubman Gill….

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Afghanistan unveil squad for upcoming Asia Cup

Kabul, Aug 24 (UNI) Afghanistan have announced their Asia Cup squad mixed with seasoned campaigners and emerging players all set to be led by their star player Rashid Khan. The team will take on Hong Kong, China in the opening game of the tournament, beginning from September 9. Before their Asia Cup campaign begins, Afghanistan…

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