Nicosia, (UNI) The Cypriot government will seek stronger United Nations efforts to resume talks on Cyprus reunification following the election of a new Turkish Cypriot leader, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides congratulated Tufan Erhurman, who won Sunday’s Turkish Cypriot election by a large margin, and reaffirmed his readiness to resume…
Gaza, (UNI) Four Palestinians were killed and five others injured by Israeli fire in two separate incidents east of Gaza City on Monday, the Gaza Civil Defense Service said. Mahmoud Basal, a Civil Defense spokesperson, told Xinhua that Israeli soldiers opened fire in the Al-Shaaf neighborhood in the morning, killing two people. Two others were…
Antananarivo, (UNI) President of Madagascar Michael Randrianirina appointed Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as prime minister on Monday. According to the president, the choice of Rajaonarivelo as the new cabinet chief was motivated, among other reasons, by his “relational skills on the international stage” and his ability to engage in dialogue with the country’s economic partners. A trained…
Washington/New Delhi, (UNI) US President Donald Trump today extended greetings to every American celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. In a message, he said: “Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali—the “Festival of Lights.” “For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness. “It is also a…
Tokyo Oct. 21 (UNI) Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, marking an end to the administration that took office just over a year ago. At an extraordinary cabinet meeting held shortly before 9 a.m. local time, ministers submitted their letters of resignation, and the Ishiba cabinet formally stepped down.
Harare, Oct 20 (UNI) Brad Evans’ fiery bowling and BJ Curran’s composed batting stole the spotlight on day one of the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club, setting the stage for a compelling contest. Evans’ incisive spell dismantled Afghanistan for just 127 in 32.3 overs, while Curran’s patient 52* guided Zimbabwe to…
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNI) West Indies Cricket today announced changes to its One-Day International (ODI) squad for the remaining matches against Bangladesh, with Akeal Hosein and Ramon Simmonds drafted in as replacements. The changes come after Shamar Joseph and Jediah Blades were ruled out of the series due to injuries. Blades has been diagnosed with…
Christchurch, Oct 20 (UNI) England dominated New Zealand by 65 runs in the second T20 International of the ongoing England tour at Hagley Oval, delivering a batting masterclass complemented by disciplined bowling to secure a comprehensive victory. With this win, England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, after the first encounter was…
New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on board the INS Vikrant in Goa today and while referring to Operation Sindoor, said that a few months ago Vikrant’s very name had disrupted Pakistan’s sleep. The Prime Minister highlighted that the fear instilled by the Indian Navy, the extraordinary skill demonstrated by…
New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) The national capital’s air quality index today continued to reel under the “very poor” quality, going up a few more notches compared to the previous day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Average AQI recorded today was 345, falling under the ‘very poor’ category. On Sunday evening, it…
