Madrid, Feb. 18 (UNI) FC Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga on goal difference on Monday night with a 1-0 win at home over Rayo Vallecano, in a game that had more than its share of controversy, with Barca scoring the only goal from the penalty spot, while Rayo had a very good…
Mexico City, Feb 18 (UNI) The Mexican government will take Google to court if the company ignores its letter disputing the rename of the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf on America, in line with US President Donald Trump’s executive order, for users outside of the US, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday. “We…
Ottawa, Feb. 18 (UNI) A Delta Air Lines plane overturned while landing at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada on Monday afternoon, injuring 17 passengers. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) CEO Deborah Flint confirmed in a press briefing that there were four crew members and 76 passengers on board the plane, and that…
Shenzhen, China, Feb. 18 (UNI) South Korea secured a spot in the quarterfinal of the AFC U20 Asian Cup after coming from behind to defeat Thailand 4-1 in Group D here on Monday, with Kim Tae-Won bagging a brace. Yotsakon Burapha’s shot from out of the box gifted Thailand a lead in the 23rd minute….
Washington, Feb 18 (UNI) The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has launched separate accounts on his social network X related to the audit of government agencies and is asking citizens to report violations. The central DOGE account on X now has more than 30 “related” ones, they concern…
Jerusalem, Feb 18 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate implementation of a law banning the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the prime minister’s office said. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the UNRWA law, which was passed by the…
Yangon, Feb. 18 (UNI) Myanmar authorities on Monday arrested 273 foreign nationals who had illegally entered the country in Myawaddy township of Kayin state, the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council said. The team said they were arrested in the areas of Shwe Kokko and KK Park. A total of 1,303 foreign nationals were…
Tunis, Feb. 18 (UNI) The Tunisian National Guard announced on Monday that seven migrants were rescued from a sinking boat off the northern coast of Tunisia. According to a statement on the National Guard’s Facebook page, the rescue operation took place near the coast of Sidi Mechreg in Bizerte province. The statement did not specify…
Washington, Feb 18 (UNI) The administration of US President Donald Trump demands that Romania lift travel restrictions on British-American social media personality and former UK kickboxer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, charged with human trafficking and rape in Romania, the Financial Times newspaper reported, citing sources. On February 14, a Bucharest court decided to…
New Delhi, (UNI) Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on Monday with effect from February 19, a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Gyanesh Kumar’s tenure will end on January 26, 2029. He is the first CEC to be appointed under the new law on…
