Thursday, May 2 2024 | Time 13:42 Hrs(IST)
image
World


2 killed in small plane crash in north California

Los Angeles, Mar 31 (UNI) Two people died in a small plane crash near an airport in the U.S. state of California on Saturday, authorities said.
The single engine TBM aircraft N960LP crashed near Glenshire Dr, in Truckee, a small mountain town in northern California, while attempting to land at Truckee Tahoe Airport at 6:38 p.m. local time (0138 GMT Sunday), according to a statement released by the airport.
"There are two known fatalities. It is not known yet how many people were onboard," said the statement, adding that the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the accident on Sunday.
More News

Iran imposes sanctions against UK Defence head for supporting Israel

02 May 2024 | 1:07 PM

Tehran, May 2 (UNI) Iran has added UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, other military officials, as well as three UK companies to its sanctions list due to their support for Israel's actions against Palestine, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

see more..

IMF committee forgoes communique due to stances of European, Muslim nations: Russia Envoy

02 May 2024 | 12:44 PM

Washington, May 2 (UNI) The positions taken by European nations on Ukraine and Muslim countries on Gaza prevented the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) from adopting a joint communique during ministerial meetings in April, IMF Executive Director for Russia Aleksei Mozhin told Sputnik.

see more..
Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

02 May 2024 | 12:35 PM

Honiara, May 2 (UNI) Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as the Solomon Islands' new prime minister by members of parliament on Thursday, Governor General of the Solomon Islands David Vunagi announced.

see more..
Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

02 May 2024 | 12:34 PM

Bogota, May 2 (UNI) Colombia will sever diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday, said President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday.

see more..
India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

02 May 2024 | 12:29 PM

New Delhi/New York, May 2 (UNI) Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and days after the US’ veto, India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations will be reconsidered and be endorsed by the other members.

see more..
image