IndiaLiveBoat carrying 60 capsizes off Puerto Rico, 40 rescued, 2 dead and several missing

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• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remarked Monday that North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10, 000 troops to Russia.
• As health authorities struggle with shortages of healthcare workers, congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8, 000 confirmed cases, with 3, 901 deaths recorded as of September 26.
• Zelenskyy notes North Korea preparing to deploy another 10, 000 troops to Russia.
• "The agreement is good for Greenland, for Denmark, for the United States, for NATO and Europe, and for international peace and security, " Lassen informed the UN General Assembly.
• 40 rescued, a number of missing after boat capsizes off Puerto Rico; 2 dead.

At least 40 individuals were rescued from open waters near Puerto Rico after a makeshift boat carrying an estimated 60 residents capsized, leaving two dead, the US Coast Guard noted on Monday.

Survivors spent more than 12 hours in the water before a passing boat spotted them near Mona Island, a tiny uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico, around noon and alerted authorities. While Coast Guard crews continued searching for others into Monday evening, four individuals were rescued at the scene.

Notably, the Coast Guard remarked the boat capsized late Sunday after a fight broke out aboard the vessel and residents were severely injured with a machete. The group then jumped into the water, plenty of without life vests. 05: 14 (IST) Sep 29.

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Fifteen US states have sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over its environmental review of regulations governing commercial drone package deliveries, according to a court filing. 03: 21 (IST) Sep 29.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remarked Monday that North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10, 000 troops to Russia. Zelenskiy additionally stated more than 8, 000 North Korean troops are at present on Russian territory. Share your thoughts in the comments. Be respectful TOI community guidelines. 02: 09 (IST) Sep 29. Ebola outbreak in Congo crosses 8, 000 cases.

As health authorities struggle with shortages of healthcare workers, congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8, 000 confirmed cases, with 3, 901 deaths recorded as of September 26. The latest outbreak, the country's 17th, has spread throughout 63 health zones in seven provinces, with a fatality rate above 48%. The World Health Organization remarked the high death rate and continued community deaths highlight persistent delays in diagnosis and access to timely care. An official of the ruling Udps party was additionally critically injured after being attacked for defending the government's Ebola measures.

01: 45 (IST) Sep 29. Denmark backs Greenland security pact at UN, notes agreement benefits all.

Denmark's UN ambassador Christina Lassen remarked Monday that a new security agreement involving the United States, Denmark and Greenland would strengthen the defence of Greenland, the NATO area and the American continent. "The agreement is good for Greenland, for Denmark, for the United States, for NATO and Europe, and for international peace and security, " Lassen informed the UN General Assembly. The pact expands the US military presence in Greenland while keeping the territory under Danish sovereignty. It additionally applies if Greenland eventually becomes independent. Lassen remarked the agreement demonstrated that "Progress can still be made when we consult the compass."

01: 28 (IST) Sep 29.

Trinidad and Tobago set to become first Caribbean nation to adopt India's UPI.

Trinidad and Tobago is pursuing the rollout of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), potentially becoming the first Caribbean nation to adopt the digital payments system, High Commissioner Chandradath Singh remarked Monday. The initiative is being advanced under an agreement between NPCI International Payments Limited and Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Digital Transformation, highlighting deepening digital and strategic ties between the two countries.

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