Moscow, Apr 25 (UNI) Russia is prepared to conclude an agreement on the settlement of the conflict with Ukraine, but certain provisions of the deal still require fine-tuning, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview on Thursday. “The statement by the (U.S.) president (Donald Trump) mentions a deal, and we are ready to…
Moscow, Apr 25 (UNI) The UK is likely to abandon the idea of sending thousands of troops to Ukraine, which was what France wanted, because the risks are too high, the Times newspaper reported citing British sources. “The risks are too high and the forces inadequate for such a task. This was always the UK’s…
Bangkok, Apr 25 (UNI) A small police plane crashed near the shore of Thailand’s resort town of Hua Hin on Friday morning, killing six people, the Thai police said. The Thai national police said on its social media page that the aircraft of the police aviation division crashed into the sea off Cha-am District, Phetchaburi…
Gaza, Apr 25 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since Thursday morning has reached 52 people, 39 of whom have been killed in strikes on Gaza City and northern areas of the enclave, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported, citing Palestinian medical sources. The strikes were also carried out on the cities…
Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday lost further by 369 pts at 79, 431.20 in the opening session as selling was seen across the board amid mixed global cues. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 83.85 pts at 24,158.15 pts. The BSE Sensex registered an intraday high at 80,130.66 and an intraday…
Los Angeles, Apr 25 (UNI) Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola, has announced a graphic novel based on his 2024 film ‘Megapolis’, which will reinterpret the film’s story. The book is titled ‘Francis Ford Coppola‘s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel’, and will be penned by writer Chris Ryall who has a reputation for adapting the works…
Los Angeles, Apr 25 (UNI) Experimental rock band Pere Ubu founder David Thomas has died aged 71. A highly important figure in the rock scene, his passing was announced by his band members on their Facebook account, who only said that he died after battling a “a long illness”. The band’s statement said that Thomas…
La Paz, Apr 25 (UNI) Midfielder Mauricio Prado scored late as Brazil’s Palmeiras edged to a 3-2 away win over Bolivian side Bolivar in their Copa Libertadores group stage match. Jose Lopez put the visitors ahead at Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz – situated more than 3,600 meters above sea level – when he…
Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face a stern test of survival when they host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter at Eden Gardens here on Saturday evening. Having won just three of their eight games, KKR find themselves languishing at seventh on the points table, with their…
Lahore, Apr 25 (UNI) Babar Azam and Hussain Talat struck unbeaten half-centuries as Peshawar Zalmi beat Lahore Qalanders by seven wickets in the Pakistan Super League. Captain Babar hit 56 off 42 from the top of the order, while Talat joined him for a 37-ball 51 as Peshawar reached passed their target of 130 in…
