Abidjan, Aug. 4 (UNI) Nigeria’s “D’Tigress” became the first team to win five straight titles at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, defeating a resilient Mali 78-64 in Sunday’s final. The 29th edition of the tournament began July 27 with 12 teams and concluded at the 3,500-seat Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. The championship game…
Jerusalem/Sanaa, Aug. 4 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Sunday it intercepted a drone launched from Yemen. In a statement, the military said sirens in Bnei Netzarim, southern Israel, were activated by “a hostile aircraft infiltration” of a drone launched from Yemen. It added that the drone was intercepted and no injuries were reported. Yemen’s…
The Hague, Aug. 4 (UNI) One week before the Eredivisie season kicks off, reigning champion PSV claimed the Dutch Super Cup – the Johan Cruyff Shield – with a 2-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday in Eindhoven. Playing at home, PSV dominated much of the match but fell behind in the 35th minute….
Mexico City, Aug. 4 (UNI )At least seven inmates were killed and 11 others injured after a riot broke out at a prison on Saturday afternoon in the city of Tuxpan in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, the state’s Secretariat of Public Security said Sunday. National Guard troops, along with personnel from the National…
Johannesburg, Aug 4 (UNI) South Africa is enhancing security at ports of entry by introducing measures such as the use of drones and traceable stamps, an official from the Border Management Authority (BMA) said on Sunday. Michael Masiapato, commissioner of the BMA, made the remarks while briefing the media about some new security measures to…
Damascus, Aug. 4 (UNI) Syria’s interior authorities on Sunday accused Druze armed factions in the southern province of Sweida of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching coordinated attacks on internal security forces, reigniting violent clashes in the already tense region. In a statement released Sunday afternoon, the interior authorities said the “rebel gangs” were attempting…
Sao Paulo, Aug 4 (UNI) Brazil firmly opposes economic sanctions imposed on it due to its trade relations with other countries, said a presidential advisor on Saturday. “We are against economic sanctions in any case, except when authorized by the UN Security Council,” Celso Amorim, special advisor to the president of Brazil, told CNN Brazil…
Mumbai, Aug 3 (UNI) The trailer of South Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming action-entertainer “Coolie: The Powerhouse” has been unveiled. Sun Pictures has dropped the trailer of the film which has been directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The trailer not only has tremendous drama and stylish ruckus, but also has Rajinikanth’s swag with whistle-worthy dialogues and Nagarjuna’s…
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (UNI) The Meteorological Centre, Hyderabad, has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and sustained surface winds in several districts of Telangana on August 5 and 6. According to the daily weather report issued on Sunday, thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated places in districts including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal,…
Srinagar, Aug 3 (UNI) A senior Army officer posted in Kashmir allegedly attacked Spicejet staff at Srinagar airport after they asked him to pay for excess cabin baggage. A Spicejet spokesperson said the incident occurred on July 26 at Srinagar airport and four employees were grievously assaulted by the passenger. The Army is yet to…
