In the central Tungurahua province of Ecuador, a landslide on a major route resulted in the deaths of at least eight persons and the injuries of three. The road in the resort town of Banos de Agua Santa was closed due to a landslide, which also caused damage to nearby homes. The intense rains had…
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On June 17, A passenger plane landed safely at a New Zealand airport after one of its engines was shut down by fire, according to the country’s fire service.Following a diversion due to a fire, the Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 destined for Melbourne, Australia, landed in the New Zealand city of Invercargill. Lynn Crosson, shift…
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South Africa ,17 June, 2024- The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films featured the big screen international premiere of the documentary “My Mercury” today. Directed by Joelle Chesselet, the film offers a deeply personal and challenging journey into the life of her brother, Yves Chesselet,…
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The week-long Eid-ul-Adha holiday in Bangladesh will affect trade and rail services between India and Bangladesh. Trade between Bangladesh and India through Hilliland Port will remain suspended for eight days from June 14 to 21 due to the Eid holiday, the general secretary of Hilliland Port Import-Export Group announced. Hilliland Port is located in Dakshin…
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The United Nations Security Council has approved a US-proposed Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan. It sets out conditions for a “full and complete ceasefire,” the release of hostages held by Hamas, the return of dead hostages’ remains and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members, including the US, voted in favour of…
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In Malawi, an aircraft carrying its Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing. According to a statement from Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera’s office, the Malawi Defence Force aircraft went off the radar after departing from the capital, Lilongwe, yesterday. The aircraft was carrying the 51-year-old vice president, his wife, and eight other individuals.…
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has Arrived in New Delhi to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister. In addition to participating in the swearing-in ceremony, she will attend a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow evening. Mr. Modi extended an invitation to…
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a record third term. Musk expressed his excitement about his companies potentially investing in India soon. In a tweet, he commended Modi’s victory in the world’s largest democratic elections and expressed anticipation for his companies to engage in exciting…
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Four brave officers running inside a burning building to aid residents has garnered widespread praise. London’s Metropolitan Police shared the footage on Instagram, highlighting the officers’ courageous act, which saved over ninety lives. Admirable comments flooded in response to the heroic display captured in the video.
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The PaintBrush Art Community, a collective of Indian diaspora artists based in the UAE, recently hosted an exhibition titled “Retro Revival.” This unique event brought together a diverse group of 22 artists from eight different countries, showcasing their talents and paying homage to the iconic Paramount movies from Hollywood’s golden era. “Retro Revival” was a…
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