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United News of India
7 hours ago
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Eight killed in hot air balloon crash in Brazil
Brasilia, June 22 (UNI) Eight people were killed Saturday when a hot air balloon carrying tourists caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, a popular tourism destination in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, said regional authorities. The balloon was carrying 21 people when it burst into flames and plummeted to the ground -- a scene captured on video by nearby tourists and widely shared on social media. "There were 21 people on board -- 8 fatalities and 13 survivors," Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello said on the social platform X. Praia Grande is known as one of southern Brazil's top destinations for hot air balloon rides. UNI/XINHUA BM
United News of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Iranian foreign minister says U.S. attacks outrageous
Tehran, June 22 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were "outrageous" and "will have everlasting consequences." Tehran "reserves all options" to retaliate, said the minister. UNI/XINHUA BM
United News of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran if peace does not come quickly
Washington, June 22 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran will face more military strikes if peace does not come quickly. Addressing the nation on Saturday evening, Trump said that Iran's key nuclear facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated," and that future attacks will be "far greater and a lot easier." "If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill. Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes," he said. "Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear capacity," he said, calling the bombing a "spectacular" success. Trump said that he decided a long time ago not to let Iran gain a nuclear weapon and that without peace, there will be "tragedy" for Iran that will far exceed what's taken place. Top U.S. military leaders will hold a news conference at 8:00 am (1200 GMT) Sunday morning, he said. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites are "a dangerous escalation" and "a direct threat to international peace and security." "I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge -- and a direct threat to international peace and security," said Guterres in a statement. There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control -- with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region and the world, he said. Guterres called on UN member states to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law. "At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos. There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. The only hope is peace," he said. UNI/XINHUA BM
United News of India
10 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Alcaraz, Lehecka set up final clash at Queen's club
London, June 22 (UNI) The top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz and Czech hopeful Jiri Lehecka both reached the men's singles final at the ATP 500 Queen's Club Championships here. The world No. 2 Alcaraz from Spain was too good to be beaten by compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut as the 22-year-old sensation extended his longest winning streak in his career to 17 matches after outplaying the 37-year-old 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. "I'm feeling great. I'm just enjoying my time here," said the 2023 Queen's club champion. "So the confidence is pretty high right now." The five-time Grand Slam champion is going to fight for the trophy against Lehecka as the 23-year-old world No. 30 saw off home favorite Jack Draper 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. Lehecka showed his great form in west London as he reached the semifinals by winning three matches in a row all in straight sets. He faced strong challenges from the world No. 6 Draper since the second set, but managed to keep his sharpness in crucial moments to seal the victory in two hours and seven minutes. "It was painful for me that last year I wasn't able to play," said Lehecka, who missed the whole grass-court season last year due to a back injury. "So this year I came on grass even more motivated than before." "It's going to be a great challenge. He's going to be the favorite," Lehecka said while looking ahead to the final with Alcaraz on Sunday. "So I will just try to stick to my game. Last time I played against him in Doha and I beat him. So I will just try to rethink that match." UNI/XINHUA BM
United News of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Trump threatens Iran with more strikes if peace does not come quickly
Washington, June 22 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran will face more military strikes if peace does not come quickly. Addressing the nation on Saturday evening, Trump claimed that Iran's key nuclear facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated," adding that future attacks will be "far greater and a lot easier." "If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill. Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes," Trump said after the bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities. "Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear capacity," he said, calling the bombing a "spectacular" success. UNI/XINHUA BM
