Top 10 world news: Netherlands, Denmark to provide F-16s to Ukraine, Modi to head to S. Africa, and more
Top 10 world news
In the latest,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's arrival in the Netherlands took place on Sunday, August 20, and he landed at a Dutch air force base located in Eindhoven. This visit coincides with the approval from Washington for the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine. It aligns with Kyiv's ongoing efforts to strengthen the war-torn nation's air defence capabilities. In other news,Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft collided with the Moon after it unexpectedly entered an uncontrollable orbit, as reported by the Roscosmos space agency on August 20.
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Netherlands, Denmark commit to supply F-16s to Ukraine, says Dutch PM during Zelensky's visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Netherlands, on Sunday (August 20) at a Dutch air force base in Eindhoven, a Dutch government spokesperson told AFP. The visit also comes after Washington approved the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine and amid Kyiv’s ongoing push to boost the war-torn country’s air defences.
Luna-25 crashes into moon; Russia’s lunar mission ends
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A day after developing technical difficulties, Russia's Luna-25 probe has crashed into the Moon, informedRussia's space agency Roscosmos on Sunday (August 20). The Luna-25 probe was the first Russian Moon mission in nearly 50 years.
PM Modi heads to South Africa this week with focus on BRICS expansion, Africa engagement
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic journey this week, as he travels to South Africa to participate in the15th BRICS summitin Johannesburg. Set to take place from August 22 to 24, the summit marks a key diplomatic engagement of this year, given it is the first in-person BRICS Summit since 2019.
Ecuador election: Polling begins as spiraling violence, economic troubles bother voters
Ecuadoreans on Sunday (August 20) beganvoting in the presidential election.
The eight presidential hopefuls of the South American nation have pledged to fight huge spurt in crime, which the current government blames on drug gangs, and improve the struggling economy.
Pakistani Christians pray at churches which were attacked by mob
Pakistani Christians in the city of Jaranwala on Sunday (August 20) preayed at chueches that were vandalised and burnt by the mobs earlier this week. The riots broke out after alleged desecration of the Holy Quran. Two Christian brothers have been accused of the deed.
Germany announces billions in annual aid to Ukraine after supply of air-defence system
Around 5 billion euros ($5.44 billions) will be provided to Ukraine annually as financial aid by Germany, the German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Sunday, August 20.
Germany remains one of the key benefactors to Ukraine and has repeatedly said it will continue to offer support as long as necessary.
In May,Germany announced 2.7 billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in a package that included tanks and drones.
Baghdad cracks down, orders closure of all advertising screens after porn screening
Iraqi authorities issued an order to shut down LED advertisement screens throughout Baghdad following a brazen hack that displayed explicit content. The incident occurred at the heart of the Iraqi capital, Uqba bin Nafia Square, where a hacker managed to project a pornographic film for several minutes before being halted by security forces. This scandalous act, shared widely on social media, forced the authorities to take immediate action.
Pakistan arrests former PTI secretary-general in US cipher Case
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the controversial US cipher case by arresting former Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar.
This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, both of whom were linked to the cipher investigation.
Amid political deadlock, most Thais oppose plans of Pheu Thai-military coalition govt: Poll
Most Thai people disagree with the plan of a coalition government that includes military-backed groups, as shown in a recent opinion poll, on Sunday (August 20). This comes as Thailand has been amid a political deadlock since the general elections that took place in May.
German minister hails India's digital transformation after buying vegetables using UPI
Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, had a firsthand experience of the convenience of using India's digital payment interface UPI (Unified Payments Interface) during his recent visit to Bengaluru in southern India for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting. The German mission in India took to X, formerly known as Twitter, as the minister from Berlin expressed great fascination with the sheer convenience of using digital payment service popular in India.