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China: Two killed, 92 injured as super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Hainan

Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, made two landfalls in China on September 6, first striking Hainan and later Guangdong province. Two people were killed and 92 others injured as super Typhoon Yagi pounded south China’s island province of Hainan with heavy rain and gusty winds, local authorities said Saturday. Yagi, the 11th typhoon […]

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Four civilians injured in an IED bombing in Daraa, September 6, 2024

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On September 6, 2024, an improvised explosive device (IED) of as yet unidentified source exploded near al-Panorama Roundabout in Daraa al-Mahata district in Daraa city. Four civilians were injured in the explosion, including one woman and two boys, one of them an infant. The four were transferred to a hospital for treatment. The area is

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PLO says Israel’s killing of Turkish-American activist attempt to intimidate supporters

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Calls for Israeli army to be tried in international courts over ‘daily atrocities’ in West Bank. The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) condemned on Saturday Israel’s killing of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi as an attempt to intimidate and suppress supporters of Palestinian causes. In a statement, the PLO’s department of expatriates said the killing of

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Indian Semiconductor Mission may get $10 billion funding boost

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The Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is reportedly set to receive a significant funding increase of $10 billion, according to The Economic Times.This follows the Maharashtra government‘s approval of a joint fabrication unit by Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group.This second-phase funding is necessary as the central government is currently assessing several projects, including the newly approved facility.The new funding

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KCCA COMMITTED TO IMPROVING CITY TRADING SPACES AND MARKET INFRUSTRUCTURE

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, Education, Health, News / Ronald Kabuubi

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to continue enhancing market infrastructure and expand trading spaces in a bid to improve the livelihoods of vendors across the city. This was revealed by the KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, during a meeting with leaders of the 16 KCCA-managed public markets at Kololo grounds on September 6,

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Portuguese military shadows Russian ships

Leave a Comment / International News, News, Technology, World / Ronald Kabuubi

On September 6, the Portuguese Air Force closely monitored the passage of four Russian-flagged vessels through Portugal’s continental exclusive economic zone. The ships included a refueling ship, a submarine, an auxiliary ship, and a training vessel, as confirmed by the Portuguese military. The Air Force issued a statement detailing the operation: “In a single mission,

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Uralvagonzavod rolls out new batch of T-90M tanks for Russia

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A fresh batch of T-90 Proryv tanks, now ready for action, was recently dispatched to the Russian army from Uralvagonzavod. This delivery was confirmed by the company, with Russia’s state television channel Russia 1 highlighting the tank’s production process. Photo credit: Uralvagonzavod Since the conflict in Ukraine began, multiple shipments of T-90M tanks have reached

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India’s Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile test successful

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India has officially confirmed the successful test of its homegrown Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile. This significant event took place today at the testing range in Chandipur, Odisha. Earlier this year, India marked another milestone by conducting the inaugural test of the Agni-Prime ballistic missile, designed to carry nuclear warheads. This test was also confirmed to

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Major Russian customer scraps and dumps over 2,400 T-72 tanks

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India’s vast arsenal of 2,414 T-72 Ajeya version tanks may soon become history. The Indian army, with its considerable stockpile of Soviet-Russian T-72 tanks, is looking ahead. This development triggers both concern in Russia and hope in the West, as India kicks off its ambitious Future Ready Combat Vehicle [FRCV] program. Photo credit: Pinterest Considered outdated, the T-72 is

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Egypt selects Chinese J-10Cs instead of upgrading its F-16Vs

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The Egyptian Defense Ministry has reportedly placed its first-ever order for Chinese fourth-generation fighters, specifically the J-10C, as of August 19. This decision underscores Cairo’s ongoing efforts to deepen strategic and economic ties with Beijing, following its recent entry into the Chinese-led BRICS bloc earlier this year. Photo credit: Twitter With this acquisition, Egypt becomes the

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