Shenzhen, Feb. 17 (UNI) Iran cruised past 10-man Yemen 6-0, while Uzbekistan defeated Indonesia 3-1 in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup on Sunday. With back-to-back wins, both Iran and Uzbekistan have secured spots in the quarterfinals, with Iran leading the group on goal difference. In Group B, Amir Faisal’s goal gave Iraq…
Islamabad, Feb 17 (UNI) Eleven people were killed and seven others injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province on Sunday, local media and police said. One of the accidents occurred in the Multan district in a traffic pile-up involving a passenger van, a car, and a motorbike, resulting in six deaths…
Vadodara, Feb 17 (UNI) Ashleigh Gardner led Gujarat Giants to their first victory of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with a dominant performance, smashing a brisk half-century to set up a comfortable chase against UP Warriorz at Kotambi Stadium. Winning an important toss, Gujarat opted to bowl first, a decision that proved fruitful as…
Moscow, Feb 17 (UNI) Russia and the United States will hold talks on Ukraine in Riyadh on Tuesday, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported. The US delegation on the talks is expected to include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the publication said. Russian…
Beirut, Feb. 17 (UNI) Israeli forces opened fire toward residents returning to the village of Houla in southern Lebanon on Sunday, resulting in the death of a woman and the injury of several others. The Israeli army also abducted three citizens during the incident, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency. Earlier, residents of Houla…
Washington, Feb 17 (UNI) Lenka White – With Donald Trump being at the helm of the United States, Germany gets a chance to develop more independent policies and “grow up,” lawmaker from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Kay Gottschalk, told RIA Novosti. “I think it will accelerate the process to become more independent, in…
Jerusalem, Feb 17 (UNI) Israel’s government on Sunday approved Eyal Zamir as the country’s new military chief, following the resignation of his predecessor Herzi Halevi in January over his failure to prevent the Hamas attack on October 2023. A government statement said Zamir’s appointment was unanimously approved. Zamir, 59, has served as director general of…
Tehran, Feb 17 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday completely rejected recent “baseless and irresponsible” accusations by the Group of Seven (G7) against Iran. On Saturday, G7 foreign ministers and the EU high representative issued a statement following a meeting held on the margins of the Munich Security Conference, in which they…
Chicago, Feb 17 (UNI) Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said on Sunday. Since the storms began on Saturday, more than 1,000 rescues have been carried out and about…
Mumbai, (UNI) Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar is set to captivate audiences once again with “Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh”, which is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on April 18, 2025. The film delves into the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a defying moment in India’s fight for independence. Akshay Kumar will…
