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Kyiv: At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded in Russian strikes that targeted Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said the strikes were conducted by Russian military using overnight missiles and drones. In response, the Ukrainian forces targeted Russian vessels in the Azov sea, which damaged 21 tankers, Ukrainian forces said in a statement. They detailed the attack on the Russian commercial and auxiliary fleets, stating that the goal of the operation was to degrade the “military-economic potential of the Russian aggressor.” “Thus, 21 tankers of the Russian Federation were hit,” Ukraine's General Staff said.…

Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has once again vowed to take revenge over his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killed by the United States (US) and Israel, and said that the vengeance was 'inevitable'. This was Mojtaba's first statement following father's funeral. "This vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out," he said in a written message signed on Friday. "This matter depends neither on my personal existence nor on that of other officials. Whether we are present or not, it will come to pass." Mojtaba, who was made Iran's Supreme Leader after his father…

Ho Chi Minh City: At least 15 Indians were killed in an accident off Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday after the boat they were travelling in capsized. A video of the tragedy has now surfaced, purportedly showing a capsized boat as rescuers surround it near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam's Phu Quoc. The footage, which has not been independently verified by India TV, was shared by a local media outlet with the caption: "A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists sank near Hon May Rut Ngoai, Phu Quoc, at around 10:30 a.m. on July 11." The journalist initially said 18 people…

Hanoi: A speedboat carrying several Indian tourists capsized off Hon May Rut Ngoai near the Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday after which a massive rescue operation was launched by local authorities, the Indian Embassy said, while adding that it is closely monitoring the situation. In a post on micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Embassy further said the exact details of the incident are being ascertained. A control room has also been established and can be reached out at +84 91 308 9165, it added. "In order to provide information and assistance to affected families, a Control…

Auckland: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian community in Auckland and said the relationship between India and New Zealand is built on friendship, shared values and a mutual commitment to a stronger future. Drawing on New Zealand's cultural heritage, he highlighted the significance of the word "Waka", which for centuries has symbolised bringing people together. PM Modi said that Waka is not merely a boat but it is a symbol of a shared journey. He added that the India-New Zealand Waka is now ready to embark on a new voyage together, reflecting the growing partnership between the…