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  • Israel Fires At 3 UNIFIL Positions In Southern Lebanon, UN: Report | world news

    Israel-Lebanon Conflict: Israeli troops opened fire at three positions held by UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Thursday, news agency Reuters reported, citing a UN source. The source, however, was not immediately able to specify the type of fire.

    As per the UN source, one of the locations fired at was the United Nations Interim Force’s (UNIFIL) main base at Naqoura. There was no official statement or comment from UNIFIL from the Israeli military following the attack. The UNIFIL has a 900-member Indian contingent in South Lebanon.

    Earlier, Hezbollah had said that it had targeted an Israeli tank with guided missiles while it was advancing to the border area of ​​Ras al-Naqoura, before attacking an Israeli force with a missile salvo while the force was trying to pull injured soldiers out of the area.

    On Sunday, UNIFIL said that it was “deeply concerned by recent activities” by the Israeli military near a peacekeeper position in southwestern Lebanon.

    UNIFIL is deeply concerned by recent activities by the IDF immediately adjacent to the Mission’s position 6-52, southeast of Marun ar Ras (Sector West), inside Lebanese territory.

    The IDF has been repeatedly informed of this ongoing situation through regular channels.

    — UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) October 6, 2024

    It did not give more details, but stated that the activities were dangerous and that it was “unacceptable to compromise the safety of UN peacekeepers carrying out their Security Council-mandated tasks.”

    In a letter to Israel’s military dated October 3, UNIFIL had objected to Israeli military vehicles and troops positioning themselves “in immediate proximity” to UN positions, “thereby endangering the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and premises,” according to Reuters.

    (With Reuters Inputs)

  • IDF Airstrikes In Gaza Kill Head of Hamas’s Govt, 2 Others Amid Tensions In Middle East | world news

    Israel-Iran Conflict: Amid the boiling tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched ballistic missiles at targets in Israel on October 1, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday claimed that it has killed three senior leaders of Palestinian terror outfit Hamas, including their Gaza government head Rawhi Mushtaha.

    The Israeli forces also said that they claimed the lives of 15 Hezbollah members after striking a municipality building in Bint Jabal in southern Lebanon. The IDF, in a post on X, shared a video, showing the strike on the building.

    “During the night, fighter jets of the Air Force, in a targeted manner and in cooperation with the 36th Division, attacked the Bint Jabal municipality building where several terrorists of the Hezbollah terrorist organization were operating. Many weapons used by the organization were stored in the building. As part of the attack, about 15 terrorists who were in the building were killed,” the IDF said in a post on X.

    As far as the IDF’s operation in northern Gaza is concerned, the Israeli forces struck an underground compound, killing Rawhi Mushtaha and two other Hamas commanders, Sameh Siraj and Sameh Oudeh. Hamas, however, did not comment on the IDF’s strikes on Thursday.

    “Approximately 3 months ago, in a joint IDF and ISA strike in Gaza, the following terrorists were eliminated: Rawhi Mushtaha, the Head of the Hamas government in Gaza, Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ Labor Committee, and Sami Oudeh, Commander of Hamas’ General Security Mechanism IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated the terrorists while they were hiding in a fortified and equipped underground compound in northern Gaza,” the IDF said in a post on X.

    Approximately 3 months ago, in a joint IDF and ISA strike in Gaza, the following terrorists were eliminated:

    Rawhi Mushtaha, the Head of the Hamas government in Gaza Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ Labor Committee Sami… pic.twitter.com/6xpH6tOOot — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 3 , 2024

    “The compound served as a Hamas command and control center and enabled senior operatives to remain inside of it for extended periods of time. The IDF will continue to pursue all of the terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacre and will operate against anyone who threatens the State of Israel,” the IDF said in a statement.

    Last week, Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah confirmed that its chief and one of the founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in a strike carried out by Israeli Defense Forces. The attack took place in Beirut. The development came after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched precision strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut on Friday.

  • Ex-US Prez Donald Trump Says He Will Meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy At Trump Tower On Friday | world news

    New York: Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that he would be meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday at Trump Tower in New York around 9:45 am (local time), The Hill reported. .

    This meeting comes on the heels of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meetings with US President Joe Biden and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Washington at the White House, where they discussed strengthening Ukraine’s position in the ongoing war with Russia.

    “As you know, President Zelenskyy has asked to meet with me, and I will be meeting with him tomorrow morning at around 9:45 in Trump Tower,” Trump said during a press conference in New York. “And it’s a shame what’s happening in Ukraine–so many deaths, so much destruction. It’s a horrible thing.”

    NBC News reported Wednesday that Trump had decided not to meet with Zelensky. The former president criticized the Ukrainian president, saying while in North Carolina on Wednesday, “He’s making little nasty aspersions toward your favorite president, me,” The Hill reported, according to the news outlet. Trump’s announcement was made the same day that Zelensky visited the White House.

    Notably, Trump’s stance on Ukraine has been somewhat controversial, having previously criticized US assistance to Ukraine and praised Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    In contrast, Biden has reaffirmed US support for Ukraine, pledging to provide the necessary assistance to help Ukraine win the war. Recently, the US announced a new package of weapons and nearly USD 8 billion in aid for Ukraine.

    During the meeting, Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the support of the United States, highlighting that the two nations have stood together since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

    Sharing a post on on the next steps.”

    Meanwhile, President Biden took to his He also stated that Ukraine will emerge victorious in the war against Russia. Sharing a post on continue to stand by them every step of the way.”

    Zelenskyy also shared a post about sharing the details of the victory plan with Harris and said, “I shared the details of the victory plan with Vice President Kamala Harris. It is very important for us to be fully understandable and work in full coordination with the United States.”

    “We must end this war and achieve just peace. We must protect our people – Ukrainian families, Ukrainian children–and everyone from Putin’s evil. We are grateful to America for supporting Ukraine throughout this time,” the post added.

    The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant new security assistance package to ensure Ukraine has the tools it needs to prevail in its fight against Russian aggression, the Pentagon said in a press release.

    This security assistance package commits an additional USD 2.4 billion in support through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) that will provide Ukraine with additional air defense, Unmanned Aerial systems (UAS), and air-to-ground munitions, as well as strengthen Ukraine’s defense industrial base and support its maintenance and sustainment requirements.

  • Not Guns Or Drugs, A California Man Got Arrested For Smuggling Greenhouse Gases | world news

    In an interesting turn of events, a Californian man came under the legal scrutiny for smuggling Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), marking a unique legal hunt in the US. Michael Hart stands accused of purchasing canisters containing banned refrigerants or coolants from Mexico, typically used in outdated air conditioning units and refrigerators, and importing them into the US concealed in his car.

    The US Attorney for the Southern District of California, Tara McGrath, was reported emphasizing the significance of this case, stating, “This is the first time the Department of Justice is prosecuting someone for illegally importing greenhouse gases, and it will not be the last. .” McGrath highlighted the importance of using all available means to safeguard the planet from the adverse effects of toxic pollutants, including pursuing criminal charges.

    What is Michael Hart accused of?

    Hart, aged 58, appeared in a San Diego court on March 4, facing allegations of smuggling and illegally selling numerous canisters of the banned refrigerants in the latter half of 2022. He reportedly smuggled these substances under tarpaulin sheets and tools, selling them online through platforms like OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace.

    What are Banned Refrigerants?

    The refrigerants involved in this case are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and a variant of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) known as HCFC 22. These chemicals gained prominence in the 1990s as alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), following research that linked CFCs to the depletion of the ozone. layer, particularly over Antarctica.

    Hart's indictment includes charges such as conspiracy, illegally importing regulated goods, and selling illegally imported goods. If convicted, he could face penalties as severe as 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines, along with criminal forfeiture. His next court hearing is scheduled for March 25, underscoring the serious nature of the allegations against him.

  • Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni broke up with her partner, this one comment broke the 10 year old relationship

    PM Giorgia Melloni Breakup: Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has broken up with her partner Andrea Giambruno. Today i.e. on Friday they have announced their breakup. Actually, journalist Andrea Giambruno had recently made a comment on TV. This comment was criticized a lot. After which PM Georgia shared the news of ending the relationship on the social site Facebook. He wrote on his Facebook account that my relationship with Andrea Giambruno lasted for about 10 years, but now this relationship has ended.

    Melonie wrote an emotional post

    According to media reports, Giambruno and Meloni were not married. They were in a relationship for about 10 years, although they also have a six-year-old daughter. In her post, Melonie has also written that I thank him for giving me the most important thing in my life i.e. our daughter Genevra. She has also written that she will definitely protect her friendship. I will take good care of my daughter also. He wrote that his daughter loves her mother and father very much.

    10 year old relationship broke

    Prime Minister Georgia Meloni wrote that our paths have parted ways for some time. We have decided that the time has come for separation. Georgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy while Giambruno is the presenter of Mediaset news program. Both of them also have a six year old daughter. Whose name is Genevera. Both of them met during a TV program in 2015. After which the closeness between the two increased. Soon both of them started living together.

    Meloni is the first woman PM of Italy
    It is noteworthy that Georgia Meloni is the first woman PM of Italy. She is the leader of the Brothers of Italy party. Georgia has also declared herself the heir of former Italian dictator Mussolini many times. Before becoming PM, in 2008, at the age of just 31, she became Italy’s youngest minister. At the same time, his visit to India during G20 was also in discussion.

  • Israel Palestine Conflict live: 22 killed in attack by terrorist group Hamas, Israel said – war has broken out

    The enemy will have to pay the price of the attack

    After the attack by Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that we are at war. He also said that our enemies will have to pay the price of attacking Israel.

    Israel stunned by Hamas attack

    Israel has been stunned by the attack by Hamas, after the cabinet meeting at the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv, Defense Minister Yoav Galant warned that Hamas has made a big mistake by launching rocket attacks in southern and central Israel this morning.

  • Golden start of 8th day in Asian Games, shooters aim for gold

    Asian games hangzhou day 8 live updates: The brilliant performance of Indian promising players continues in the Asian Games. Indian players have performed brilliantly even on the 8th day. On the 7th day, 5 medals including 2 gold fell in India’s bag. But on the 8th day, India got the seventh gold in shooting. The Indian trio has done wonders in men’s team trap shooting. K Chenai, Prithviraj and Zorawar Singh have won gold for India. Currently India has won 41 medals. In which there are 11 gold.

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    At the same time, the trio of Rajeshwari Kumari, Manisha Keer and Preeti Rajak also did a great job in the shooting. All three promising students won silver medal in shooting. Indian player Aditi Ashok also achieved success in golf. She has created history by becoming the first female Indian golfer in the Asian Games by winning a silver medal.

    Medals won so far

    1. Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita Jindal and Aashi Choukse – 10m Air Rifle (Shooting) – Silver
    2. Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls (Rowing) – Silver
    3. Babu Lal and Lekh Ram, (Rowing) Men’s Coxless Doubles – Bronze
    4. Men’s Coxed 8 Team-(Rowing)-Silver
    5. Ramita Jindal-Women’s 10m Air Rifle (Shooting)-Bronze
    6. Aishwarya Tomar, Divyansh Panwar and Rudranksh Patil – 10m Air Rifle Team Event (Shooting) – Gold
    7. Ashish, Jaswinder Singh, Puneet Kumar and Bhim Singh – Men’s Coxless 4 (Rowing) – Bronze
    8. Parminder Singh, Jakar Khan, Satnam Singh and Sukhmeet Singh – Men’s Quadruple Sculls (Rowing) – Bronze
    9. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar-Men’s 10m Air Rifle (Shooting)-Bronze
    10. Anish, Adarsh ​​Singh and Vijayveer Sidhu – Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (Shooting) – Bronze
    11. Women’s Cricket Team-Gold
    12. Neha Thakur Sailing (Dinghy – ILCA4 Event) – Silver
    13. Ibad Ali Selling (RS:X)-Bronze
    14. In horse riding, India won the dressage team event (Divyakirti Singh, Hriday Vipul Chhed and Anush Aggarwala, Sudipti Hajela) – Gold.
    15. Sift Kaur Samra, Manini Kaushik and Aashi Chouksey (50m Rifle 3P Team Event) – Silver Medal
    16. Manu Bhakar, Rhythm Sangwan and Isha Singh (25m pistol team event) – Gold
    17. Sift Kaur Samra 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Women) – Gold Medal
    18. Aashi Chouksey 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Women) – Bronze
    19. Angad, Gurjot and Anant win: Skeet Team Event (Shooting) – Bronze
    20. Vishnu Saravanan, sailing (ILCA7)-ILCA7
    21. Isha Singh, Pistol Shooting 25 meters (Women’s Category) – Silver
    22. Anant Jeet Singh, Shooting (Skeet) – Silver
    23. Roshibina Devi Wushu (60 kg: Sanda Category) – Silver
    24. Arjun Cheema, Shiv Narwal and Sarabjot Singh (10m Air Pistol) – Gold
    25. Anush Aggarwala (Equestrian Dressage Individual Event) – Bronze
    26. Shooting 50m 3P Rifle Men’s Team – Gold Medal
    27. Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni – Silver in Tennis Men’s Doubles
    28. Palak Gulia-Gold in Women’s Category 10 Meter Air Pistol (Shooting)
    29. Shooting 10m Pistol Individual (Palak Gulia)-Gold Medal
    30. Isha Singh-Women Category 10 Meter Air Pistol (Shooting)-Silver
    31. Squash Women’s Team-Bronze
    32. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar – Silver in Men’s Category 50 Meter Rifle 3 Positions (Shooting)
    33. Kiran Baliyan (Shot Put) – Bronze Medal
    34. Sarabjot Singh and Divya TS, shooting silver in 10 meter air pistol mixed event
    35. Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale win gold in mixed doubles (tennis)
    36. Squash men’s team won gold
    37. Karthik Kumar won silver in Men’s 10 thousand meters (Athletics)
    38. Gulveer Singh won bronze in Men’s 10 thousand meters (Athletics)
    39. Female player Aditi Ashok (Golf) won silver
    40. Manisha Keer, Rajeshwari Kumari and Preeti Rajak pair won silver in women’s team event trap (shooting)
    41. K Chenai, Zorawar Singh and Prithviraj Tondaiman won gold in men’s team event trap (shooting)

  • Shooters dominate in Asian Games, Sarabjot-Divya won silver

    Hangzhou asian games 2023 day 7: Indian promising players are bringing glory to the country with their brilliant performance in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Talking about shooting alone, the country has got 19 medals. It is still expected that Indians will win more medals in other events. India has got 6 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medals in shooting.

    This is India’s best performance in any Asian Games so far. Till now India has got a total of 34 medals. In Shooting (10 meter air pistol mixed event), India’s pair of Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh won the silver medal on the seventh day. At the same time, the gold medal has gone to China. India is at fourth position in the points table with 8 gold wins so far.

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    Medals won so far

    1. Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita Jindal and Aashi Choukse – 10m Air Rifle (Shooting) – Silver
    2. Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls (Rowing) – Silver
    3. Babu Lal and Lekh Ram, (Rowing) Men’s Coxless Doubles – Bronze
    4. Men’s Coxed 8 Team-(Rowing)-Silver
    5. Ramita Jindal-Women’s 10m Air Rifle (Shooting)-Bronze
    6. Aishwarya Tomar, Divyansh Panwar and Rudranksh Patil – 10m Air Rifle Team Event (Shooting) – Gold
    7. Ashish, Jaswinder Singh, Puneet Kumar and Bhim Singh – Men’s Coxless 4 (Rowing) – Bronze
    8. Parminder Singh, Jakar Khan, Satnam Singh and Sukhmeet Singh – Men’s Quadruple Sculls (Rowing) – Bronze
    9. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar-Men’s 10m Air Rifle (Shooting)-Bronze
    10. Anish, Adarsh ​​Singh and Vijayveer Sidhu – Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (Shooting) – Bronze
    11. Women’s Cricket Team-Gold
    12. Neha Thakur Sailing (Dinghy – ILCA4 Event) – Silver
    13. Ibad Ali Selling (RS:X)-Bronze
    14. In horse riding, India won the dressage team event (Divyakirti Singh, Hriday Vipul Chhed and Anush Aggarwala, Sudipti Hajela) – Gold.
    15. Sift Kaur Samra, Manini Kaushik and Aashi Chouksey (50m Rifle 3P Team Event) – Silver Medal
    16. Manu Bhakar, Rhythm Sangwan and Isha Singh (25m pistol team event) – Gold
    17. Sift Kaur Samra 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Women) – Gold Medal
    18. Aashi Chouksey 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Women) – Bronze
    19. Angad, Gurjot and Anant win: Skeet Team Event (Shooting) – Bronze
    20. Vishnu Saravanan, sailing (ILCA7)-ILCA7
    21. Isha Singh, Pistol Shooting 25 meters (Women’s Category) – Silver
    22. Anant Jeet Singh, Shooting (Skeet) – Silver
    23. Roshibina Devi Wushu (60 kg: Sanda Category) – Silver
    24. Arjun Cheema, Shiv Narwal and Sarabjot Singh (10m Air Pistol) – Gold
    25. Anush Aggarwala (Equestrian Dressage Individual Event) – Bronze
    26. Shooting 50m 3P Rifle Men’s Team – Gold Medal
    27. Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni – Silver in Tennis Men’s Doubles
    28. Palak Gulia-Gold in Women’s Category 10 Meter Air Pistol (Shooting)
    29. Shooting 10m Pistol Individual (Palak Gulia)-Gold Medal
    30. Isha Singh-Women Category 10 Meter Air Pistol (Shooting)-Silver
    31. Squash Women’s Team-Bronze
    32. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar – Silver in Men’s Category 50 Meter Rifle 3 Positions (Shooting)
    33. Kiran Baliyan (Shot Put) – Bronze Medal
    34. Sarabjot Singh and Divya TS, shooting silver in 10 meter air pistol mixed event

  • Palak Gulia aims for gold in Asian Games, wins 5 medals on the sixth day

    Asian games 2023 day 6 live update: India is expected to get many medals on the sixth day of the Asian Games 2023 being held in Hangzhou, China. The day has started with victory. Till now India has won 27 medals including 8 gold. India has performed brilliantly so far in the shooting category in the Asian Games. The women’s trio has won the silver medal for India in 10 meter air pistol. At the same time, India 3P Rifle Men’s team has won the gold medal in 50 meter shooting. Apart from this, Palak Gulia has won the gold medal in 10 meter pistol individual.

    Due to the performance of Isha Singh, Divya Thadigol and Palak, India has won the medal. The Indian team has secured second position by scoring 1731 points. Sandeep Kumar and Vikas Singh also showed good performance in the 20 km race walk final on the sixth day. The final match of men’s doubles tennis competition is also to be held on the sixth day. On which the audience will keep a special eye.

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    PV Sindhu disappointed India

    India was expecting a medal from PV Sindhu in badminton. Who faced Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong. But here the country was disappointed. PV Sindhu had to face defeat. She lost to Chochuwong of Thailand in all three sets. After the result of 21-14, 15-21, 14-21, India now trail Thailand 0-1 in the quarterfinals.

    Medals won so far

    1. Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita Jindal and Aashi Choukse – 10m Air Rifle (Shooting) – Silver
    2. Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls (Rowing) – Silver
    3. Babu Lal and Lekh Ram, (Rowing) Men’s Coxless Doubles – Bronze
    4. Men’s Coxed 8 Team-(Rowing)-Silver
    5. Ramita Jindal-Women’s 10m Air Rifle (Shooting)-Bronze
    6. Aishwarya Tomar, Divyansh Panwar and Rudranksh Patil – 10m Air Rifle Team Event (Shooting) – Gold
    7. Ashish, Jaswinder Singh, Puneet Kumar and Bhim Singh – Men’s Coxless 4 (Rowing) – Bronze
    8. Parminder Singh, Jakar Khan, Satnam Singh and Sukhmeet Singh – Men’s Quadruple Sculls (Rowing) – Bronze
    9. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar-Men’s 10m Air Rifle (Shooting)-Bronze
    10. Anish, Adarsh ​​Singh and Vijayveer Sidhu – Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (Shooting) – Bronze
    11. Women’s Cricket Team-Gold
    12. Neha Thakur Sailing (Dinghy – ILCA4 Event) – Silver
    13. Ibad Ali Selling (RS:X)-Bronze
    14. In horse riding, India won the dressage team event (Divyakirti Singh, Hriday Vipul Chhed and Anush Aggarwala, Sudipti Hajela) – Gold.
    15. Sift Kaur Samra, Manini Kaushik and Aashi Chouksey (50m Rifle 3P Team Event) – Silver Medal
    16. Manu Bhakar, Rhythm Sangwan and Isha Singh (25m pistol team event) – Gold
    17. Sift Kaur Samra 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Women) – Gold Medal
    18. Aashi Chouksey 50m Rifle 3 Positions (Women) – Bronze
    19. Angad, Gurjot and Anant win: Skeet Team Event (Shooting) – Bronze
    20. Vishnu Saravanan, sailing (ILCA7)-ILCA7
    21. Isha Singh, Pistol Shooting 25 meters (Women’s Category) – Silver
    22. Anant Jeet Singh, Shooting (Skeet) – Silver
    23. Roshibina Devi Wushu (60 kg: Sanda Category) – Silver
    24. Arjun Cheema, Shiv Narwal and Sarabjot Singh (10m Air Pistol) – Gold
    25. Anush Aggarwala (Equestrian Dressage Individual Event) – Bronze
    26. Shooting 50m 3P Rifle Men’s Team – Gold Medal
    27. Shooting 10m Pistol Individual (Palak Gulia)-Gold Medal

  • Iraq Fire: Wedding ceremony turned into mourning, 114 people died due to massive fire, accident happened due to firecrackers!

    Iraq Fire Accident: Big news is coming from Iraq. Nearly 100 people have burnt to death after a massive fire broke out at a wedding ceremony here. The incident is being reported from Al-Hamdaniya in Naveh province of northern Iraq. Where a wedding ceremony turned into mourning in no time. More than 150 people have been injured in the accident. At the same time, the cause of the fire is not yet known. At the same time, in the initial investigation report, it is being told that the fire started while burning firecrackers. According to local media, the bride and groom are also among those who died in the fire.

    The injured were admitted to the hospital

    The injured were admitted to the local hospital and have been kept on oxygen support. Arrangements for more oxygen cylinders are being made for the injured. The Health Department of Nineveh Province said that the death toll has reached 114. Health Ministry spokesman Saif al-Badr had earlier quoted Iraq’s state news agency as saying that the number of injured was 150. The spokesperson said that efforts are being made to provide relief to the victims of this tragic incident. In a statement issued online by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was said that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has ordered an investigation into the incident.

    The death toll may increase

    Nineveh provincial governor Nazim al-Jubouri said many of the injured had been referred to regional hospitals. He also said that this is not the final figure of casualties and the death toll is likely to increase further. No official statement has been issued yet on the cause of the fire, but a television news channel in its news has expressed suspicion that the accident might have been caused by fireworks set off at the venue of the ceremony. Citing Iraqi news agency, civil defense officials said that highly flammable materials were used in the decoration of the exterior of the wedding venue, which is illegal in the country.

    fire caused by firecrackers
    At the same time, it is being told in the local media report that according to preliminary information, the building in which the fire broke out contained highly flammable construction material. Due to this the fire spread very fast. At the same time, the media also claims that according to the report, there is a possibility that the fire may have been caused by fireworks. Which spread very quickly throughout the building. In a picture posted by Iraqi news agency Nina, fire brigades are seen busy extinguishing the fire.

    Hundreds of people were present in the building at the time of the fire.
    According to local media, the fire broke out in the building where the wedding ceremony took place at 10.45 am local time. Hundreds of people were present in the building when the fire broke out. After the incident, the medical team and fire brigade were sent to the spot for immediate assistance. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al Sudani said on social media that all possible help is being provided to the people affected by the fire.

    Courtesy: Language Input