Abuja, Aug 21 (UNI) At least 40 suspected terrorists, including five commanders, were killed in recent military airstrikes in Nigeria’s northern state of Borno, an official said Wednesday. Edward Gabkwet, the spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force, told the media in the capital of Abuja that the airstrikes were carried out on Aug. 16 in…
Berlin, Aug 21 (UNI) If Donald Trump wins the United States presidential election and decides to suspend military assistance to Ukraine, Germany will still continue to support Kiev, German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said on Wednesday. “Yes, in that case we will not leave Ukraine alone,” Habeck…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Continuing its war against cyber-crimes and fraudulent calls, the telecom regulator TRAI has cautioned citizens to be “vigilant” and do not get panicked to fall prey to suspected fraudsters. It has been brought to the notice of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that lot of pre-recorded calls are being…
Israel, Aug 21 (UNI) Israel will sign an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of hostages if mediators manage to bring Palestinian movement Hamas to it, an Israeli government source told Sputnik on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite objections from several of his cabinet ministers, initially…
Tehran, Aug 21 (UNI) At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims were killed and another 23 injured in a bus accident in Iran’s Yazd city, Pakistan’s envoy to Tehran said on Wednesday. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mudassir Tipu, said in a post on X, “In pursuit of their religious journey, 28 Pakistani zaireen laid down their lives…
Chicago, Aug 21 (UNI) Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said current Vice President Kamala Harris was ready for the top job in the country and would work for all Americans tirelessly if she won the prez elections in November. Addressing the Democratic National Convention, Obama said “the torch has been passed” to Kamala…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu, seeking a report on the alleged sexual assault case of 13 girl students during a purportedly fake NCC camp organised at a school in the Krishnagiri district….
New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concern over rise in violence against women and said that it is time to collectively take steps to stop such crimes and provide a safe environment to women in the society. On social media handle X Gandhi said, “After…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Chief of the Naval Staff Adm Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday held discussion with Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of Brazilian Navy on measures to enhance maritime cooperation between the two countries and collaborate on shared security challenges. Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of Brazilian Navy is on an official…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that a resurgent Africa and a rising India can give a strong impetus to South-South Cooperation. Addressing the inaugural session of the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave on the theme “Creating ONE Future”, the Vice-President emphasized on the need to synergise efforts towards creating…
