London, May 9 (UNI) A newly announced tariff deal between the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (U.S.) has triggered a wave of mixed reactions from British political leaders, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the deal as “historic,” while critics denounced it as one-sided and damaging to domestic industries. Speaking at a press…
New York, May 9 (UNI) About two-thirds of new data centers built or in development since 2022 in the United States are in places already gripped by high levels of water stress — while these facilities are popping up all over the country, five states alone account for 72 percent of the new centers in…
Gaza, May 9 (UNI) At least 21 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the Civil Defense in Gaza said. Nine people, including children and women, were killed when Israeli warplanes attacked a residential house in the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, Civil…
Manila, May 9 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday it mobilized a record 8.7 billion U.S. dollars in non-sovereign cofinancing in 2024, underscoring the growing role of private sector engagement in advancing development across Asia and the Pacific. The figure contributed to a total cofinancing amount of 14.9 billion dollars for the…
Rio De Janeiro, May 9 (UNI) Former Brazil national team boss Fernando Diniz has reached a deal to take charge of Vasco da Gama, according to widespread media reports. The 51-year-old agreed to a contract that ties him to the Rio de Janeiro club until December 2026, Globo Esporte reported on Thursday. It added that…
Ottawa, May 9 (UNI) Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, is pausing nine routes between the United States and Canada as demand dampens for travel between the two countries, local media reported Thursday. According to CBC News, flights from Canadian cities to U.S. cities of Austin, Los Angeles and Chicago are among those impacted. “WestJet continuously evaluates…
Santiago, May 9 (UNI) A small ambulance plane carrying six people that lost contact on Wednesday en route from central to northern Chile has been found crashed with no survivors, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. “We extend our condolences to the families, friends and all those mourning the loss of these six compatriots,” Gonzalo Duran,…
Ahmedabad, (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the relocation of TATA IPL Match No. 61 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad. The fixture, originally slated to be held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday will now be played at the Narendra Modi…
We are very proud of our Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism. Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from…
Operation Sindoor Bhopal: In a moving tribute to the Indian Army’s success in ‘Operation Sindoor’—a decisive strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan—women in Bhopal celebrated by playing Holi with sindoor (vermilion). The symbolic celebration honored the bravery of Indian soldiers and paid homage to the sacrifices made by women affected by terrorism. Participants said the…
