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20 missing following Cyprus ferry disaster

Sep 01, 2026

Istanbul [Turkey], September 1: Twenty people remain missing following the ferry disaster off the north coast of Cyprus that left at least eight people dead, Turkish Cypriot authorities reported on Monday, revising the number up from 18 previously.
Also on Monday, the captain and seven crew members appeared in court in Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus along with a director of the company involved, Northern Cypriot broadcaster BRT reported.
The ferry capsized on Sunday shortly after leaving the port of Kyrenia. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Global Healthcare Leaders Back iKure's USD 1.8 Million Pre-Series A to Scale Technology-Enabled Primary Healthcare Across India

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 9: iKure Techsoft Private Limited today announced it has secured USD 1.8 million in Pre-Series A funding from four globally respected healthcare, foundation and strategic investors — Philips Foundation, World Diabetes Foundation, Bayer Foundation (facilitated through We Share Forward) and Prourgn LLC, Japan — each reaching the decision independently after evaluating iKure’s delivery model, technology platform and ability to execute at scale. The participation of four globally recognized organizations from healthcare, philanthropy and strategic investment reflects growing confidence in scalable, technology-enabled primary healthcare models built in India.

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