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Asian U20 Athletics Championships: Mogali Venkatram wins gold in men's 800m event
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): India's Mogali Venkatram claimed gold in the Men's 800m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, showcasing a brilliant performance that saw him finish first in a highly competitive field. Venkatram's victory underscores India's growing presence in middle-distance running at the junior level, as he surged ahe
United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark, US after possible security threat
A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around mid-flight on Saturday due to a possible security threat in-flight. The flight departed at around 6pm local time for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but landed back at Newark at 9.37pm, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The airl
Suspect in multiple assaults on female students at UCLA is arrested with zip ties and rope, police say
A suspect accused of violently assaulting multiple female students at the University of California, Los Angeles, was arrested — and found with zip ties, duct tape and rope, authorities said. The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, the UCLA Police Department said. Camp
IAEA: Radiation levels normal at Zaporizhzhya plant after drone strike
Radiation levels at Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant "remain normal" following a suspected drone strike, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Sunday. IAEA experts stationed at the plant were able to inspect the exterior of the affected turbine hall on Sunday, according to the UN's nuclear watchdog.
At least 50 reportedly killed in blast at Myanmar explosives depot
At least 50 people have been killed in a blast at an explosives depot in north-eastern Myanmar, local media reported on Sunday. A further 70 people were injured in the incident in the town of Namhkam in Shan State, near the Chinese border, according to initial numbers provided by emergency services. The explosion damaged several residential b
Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine denied Moscow's claims on Sunday that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as Kyiv launched fresh strikes overnight on Russian energy sites. Ukraine’s General Staff on Sunday said Ukrainian drones had struck the Saratov oil refinery in southwestern Russia, causing a “large-scale fire”. It said th
European champions PSG set for heroes' welcome in Paris – under heavy security
Paris prepared a heroes' welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title with celebrations planned in the capital under heavy security after a night of revelry marred by unrest. PSG beat Arsenal on Saturday night in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw fol
Asean officials conclude digital pact negotiations
ECONOMIC officials have concluded negotiations for the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in a key step toward digital integration across the region.All outstanding negotiation issues were said to have been “successfully resolved” during a May 27 to 29 meeting in Manila by senior Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) off