Khartoum, Jan 20 (UNI) The Global Nutrition Cluster warned on Monday that around 4.2 million children and pregnant or breastfeeding women in Sudan are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026 amid ongoing conflict and the deterioration of basic services. The report, issued by the UN-led coordination group, estimates that about 8.4 million people…
Sydney, Jan 20 (UNI) Authorities have closed all beaches in northern Sydney following three shark attacks in two days that left two people with critical injuries. All 20 beaches in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area were closed until further notice from Tuesday, after two of the attacks occurred in the region on Monday. A man aged…
Sydney, Jan 20 (UNI) The operator of Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant on Tuesday announced that its planned closure will be delayed by two years to 2029. Origin Energy said that it would extend the operation of the Eraring Power Station until April 30, 2029, to support electricity supply in the state of New South…
Bogota, Jan 20 (UNI) At least 26 people were killed during intense clashes between armed factions in Colombia’s Guaviare department, the Colombian army said Monday. Ricardo Roque, commander of the National Army’s Fourth Division, told local media that troops recovered 26 bodies in the municipality of El Retorno, following fighting between rival armed factions. Roque…
Kunming, Jan. 20 (UNI) A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Qiaojia County in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Monday evening, prompting local authorities to evacuate dozens of residents, though no casualties or building collapses were reported. The earthquake struck at 7:32 p.m., with a depth of 10 kilometers. As of 2 a.m. Tuesday, 86 people from 31…
Rome, Jan 19 (UNI) Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday on social media. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the foundation said. The jet-set Italian designer’s high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade…
Nirmal, Jan 20 (UNI) Four persons were killed and two others injured when the car in which they were travelling collided with a container lorry near Bhainsa in Nirmal district in the early hours of Tuesday. According to police, the car occupants were returning to Kupti village in Kubheer mandal after visiting Hyderabad when the…
Vadodara, (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB Women) dominated Gujarat Giants Women in a commanding 61-run victory in the 12th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara on Monday evening. The win further strengthened RCB Women’s position in the points table and showcased their all-round strength. Gujarat Giants Women, after…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Director Ram Gopal Varma has predicted that the upcoming film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will become Bollywood’s biggest “multi-starrer” movie, following the massive success of its first installment. Taking to X, Varma explained that the actors from the first film have now become major stars, amplifying the scale and appeal of the…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Moody’s Ratings on Monday projected India’s economy to grow by 7.3 percent in the current fiscal year, saying the strong expansion will support average household incomes and boost demand for insurance protection. In a report on India’s insurance sector, the global ratings agency said the industry is poised to benefit…
