Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica dies at 89

Montevideo, May 14 (UNI) Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica died Tuesday at the age of 89 in Montevideo, President Yamandu Orsi confirmed. Mujica announced in January that his esophageal cancer, first diagnosed in April 2024, had spread to his liver. He said he would not pursue further treatment. “With deep sorrow we announce the…

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Odisha Vigilance arrests five forest officials for embezzlement of Govt funds

Bhubaneswar, May 14 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance has arrested five forest department officials for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to Rs 80 lakh under the “Compensatory Afforestation Scheme” in the Kalahandi South Forest Division during the 2023–24 financial year. According to sources from Odisha Vigilance, an enquiry was initiated based on credible inputs regarding large-scale misappropriation…

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Peruvian PM resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Lima, May 14 (UNI) Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen submitted his resignation Tuesday, hours before Congress was set to debate at least three motions seeking his removal. “In consideration of the nation’s higher interests, I feel duty-bound to present my irrevocable resignation from the position of president of the Council of Ministers,” Adrianzen said in…

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Jammu District administration assesses cross-border shelling impact on border villages

Jammu, (UNI) In the aftermath of recent cross-border shelling, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive tour of the affected areas in Tehsil Marh and Pargwal to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts. He was accompanied by SSP Jammu Joginder Singh and Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu, Sher Singh. During…

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US, SA sign $142B defense sales agreement: WH

Washington, (UNI) US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed on Tuesday a strategic economic partnership document between the two countries, media reports said. The two leaders also inked a series of bilateral agreements covering various fields, including energy and defense, on the sidelines of a Saudi US summit in the…

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