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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.
Washington, Oct 19 (UNI) Huge crowds have gathered to protest against President Donald Trump’s policies in cities across the US – among them New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. The rally in New York City’s iconic Times Square drew thousands of people not long after it began on Saturday morning, reports BBC….
Jerusalem, Oct 19 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced that he will run for office again in the 2026 parliamentary elections. He made the announcement during an interview with Israel’s Channel 14, where he was asked if he intends to seek another term. “Yes,” he replied. When asked whether he expects to…
Bollywood’s biggest stars — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan — shared the stage at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, creating a moment that delighted fans across the world. The trio discussed their journeys in the Hindi film industry, shared jokes and mutual admiration, and reflected on their decades-long friendship….
Crew act fast to contain fire from passenger’s carry-on bag Shanghai: An Air China flight travelling from Hangzhou to Seoul was forced to make an emergency diversion to Shanghai on Saturday after a lithium battery caught fire inside a passenger’s carry-on bag, the airline confirmed. In a statement posted on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Air…
Kyiv,, Oct 18 (UNI) In one of recent attacks on Ukraine’s trains, 30 people were injured after Russian drones hit a train at a station in Shostka – in the northern Sumy region. Ukraine’s 21,000 km-long railway system is not merely a mode of transport, it is a central pillar of the country’s war effort…
London, Oct 18 (UNI) Prince Andrew has announced that he is giving up all his titles, including the Duke of York, in the wake of controversy generated over his purported links with controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein. Coming under intense pressure over his alleged links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and amidst calls for Buckingham Palace…
Johannesburg, Oct 18 (UNI) A community clinic just north of Johannesburg has become the frontline of a battle in South Africa over whether foreigners can access public health facilities. What started as a small local action in one area in 2022 has spread, with activists from the avowedly anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula, picketing some hospitals…
