Jerusalem, Oct. 9 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday praised the new agreement reached with Hamas for the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release and decided to convene his cabinet later in the day to approve the deal. “A great day for Israel,” Netanyahu said in a statement, adding that…
Forde, Norway, Oct. 9 (UNI) Olympic champion Olivia Lynn Reeves of the United States asserted her dominance in the women’s 77kg category, storming to three gold medals and setting three world records at the IWF World Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday. Reeves, 22, who won the 71kg title at the 2024 Paris Olympics, demonstrated her status…
Accra, Oct. 9 (UNI) Ghana moved one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Central African Republic (CAR) 5-0 in their qualifier in Morocco on Wednesday. Ghana broke the deadlock after 20 minutes when defender Mohammed Salisu rose highest to head home Mohammed Kudus’s corner, with the scoreline 1-0…
Washington, Oct. 9 (UNI) The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance funding bills for a sixth time, continuing the federal government shutdown stalemate. The Senate voted 54-45 to advance the Republican-backed measure that had already cleared the House, falling short of the 60 votes required to overcome a filibuster. Three Democrats joined most Republicans…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (UNI) Kerala’s diverse economy — rooted in spices, cashew, coir, seafood, and tourism — is poised for a major boost following a series of recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The revised tax structure, which lowers GST rates across key traditional and emerging sectors, is expected to reduce production costs by…
Kochi, Oct 9 (UNI) The newly inaugurated Slipway Cradle at the Fishery Survey of India – Marine Engineering Division (FSI-MED), a Rs 1.78-crore facility capable of hauling vessels up to 250 tonnes, is set to significantly enhance the country’s capacity for vessel maintenance, repair, and marine research, advancing India’s Blue Economy goals. In a major…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (UNI) The controversy surrounding the alleged theft and substitution of gold claddings at the famed Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple has taken a new turn, with S. J. R. Kumar, National Chairman of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS) on Wednesday, urging the Kerala government to hand over the investigation to the Central…
Paris, Oct 9 (UNI) Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday night that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours. “I feel that a path forward is possible,” Lecornu told TV channel France 2, adding that the current situation allows the president to proceed with…
New Delhi, (UNI) Australia Women recorded a commanding 107-run victory over Pakistan Women in a high-stakes ICC contest here today, led by Beth Mooney’s sublime century and Alana King’s late-innings fireworks. Batting first, Australia posted 221 for 9 in 50 overs. The innings began with early breakthroughs for Pakistan as Sadia Iqbal trapped opener Alyssa…
Mumbai, Oct 8 (UNI) Actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra were questioned by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for nearly four hours in connection with a cheating case involving Rs 60.48 crore. According to reports, between 2015 and 2023, Raj Kundra allegedly received the amount from a businessman for business expansion…
