Iran's atomic chief says increase in IAEA's inspections 'natural'

IANS | December 14, 2024 9:02 PM

Tehran, Dec 14 (IANS) Iran's atomic chief stated on Saturday that the announced increase in inspections by the United Nations nuclear watchdog of the country's nuclear facilities is a natural development, driven by Tehran's enhanced uranium enrichment capacity.

Buzkashi - a traditional sport uniting Afghans

IANS | December 14, 2024 6:03 PM

Kabul, Dec 14 (IANS) Excitedly looking forward to the Buzkashi game and praying for his team to win the competition, a horse rider who introduced himself as Pahlawan described Buzkashi as a cherished traditional game, saying Afghans have been playing it throughout history.

Time to boost measures to prevent drowning, save children: WHO

IANS | December 14, 2024 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday called on countries in the South-East Asia region to strengthen measures to prevent drowning, which disproportionately affects children and the vulnerable population.

45 killed, 28 injured in paramilitary forces attacks: Sudanese army

IANS | December 13, 2024 7:08 PM

Khartoum, Dec 13 (IANS) At least 45 civilians were killed and 28 others injured in an artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on residential neighbourhoods and displacement camps in western Sudan, the Sudanese army said on Friday.