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Washington, Jan 15 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration has been informed that the killing has stopped in Iran and will “watch and see what the process is.” “We have been informed by very important sources on the other side, and they said the killing has stopped and the executions won’t take…

Srinagar, Jan15 (UNI) Police will conduct a joint disaster preparedness and security response rehearsal on Thursday at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg as part of routine security and public safety measures. The joint exercise will involve personnel from the Police, Army, CRPF, and BSF, aimed at strengthening coordination and assessing response readiness among the…

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (UNI) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, starting their journey back to Earth. The four-member crew left the orbital laboratory earlier than originally planned after one of the astronauts living and working aboard the ISS experienced a medical issue last week. The spacecraft autonomously undocked…

Kiev, Jan 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Wednesday that a state of emergency will be declared in the country’s energy sector due to the impact of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions. The measure is intended to simplify formal procedures related to connecting backup power equipment to electricity networks, he said on Telegram….

Canberra, Jan 15 (UNI) The police force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has issued a community warning after explosive devices were found near public footpaths in northwest Canberra, the capital of Australia. ACT Policing said in a statement on Wednesday evening that officers had responded to several incidents of pipe bombs being found in…

Beijing, Jan 15 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Hokkaido, Japan at 2213 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 42.81 degrees north latitude and 145.36 degrees east longitude.

Cairo, Jan 15 (UNI) Iran issued a Notice to Airmen alert late on Wednesday night, closing its airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission from the country, media reported. The notice said that the prohibition will remain in effect for more than two hours until 4:00 a.m. local time (0030 GMT), but…

London, Jan 15 (UNI) The British government on Wednesday warned against “all but essential travel” to Israel, citing heightened regional tensions that could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts. In updated travel guidance issued by the Foreign Office, British authorities also continue to advise against all travel to certain parts of the region,…

San Francisco, Jan 15 (UNI) Six people were killed and one was seriously injured Wednesday in a traffic accident in Northern California, the United States, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The crash occurred around 10 a.m. local time (1800 GMT) in Tehama County in the northern Sacramento Valley, where a pickup truck crossed…

Tokyo, Jan 14 (UNI) Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi is preparing to call a snap general election, aiming to capitalise on her strong personal approval ratings and secure a clear mandate for her government, according to her coalition partner. Takaichi informed senior colleagues on Wednesday that she intends to dissolve the lower house of parliament shortly…