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5.2-magnitude quake hits South of Java, Indonesia - GFZ

5.2-magnitude quake hits South of Java, Indonesia - GFZ

07 May 2024 | 9:34 AM

Hong Kong, May 7 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 hit south of Java, Indonesia at 0334 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.

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New Zealand launches free trade negotiations with UAE

07 May 2024 | 9:20 AM

Wellington May 7 (UNI) New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will commence negotiations on a free trade agreement, a statement of the New Zealand government said on Tuesday.

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2 pilots killed in Ecuadorian navy helicopter crash

2 pilots killed in Ecuadorian navy helicopter crash

07 May 2024 | 8:55 AM

Quito, May 7 (UNI) An Ecuadorian navy helicopter crashed on Monday in the southwestern coastal province of Santa Elena, killing two pilots onboard.

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Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal

Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal

07 May 2024 | 8:36 AM

Ramallah, May 7 (UNI) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.

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Egypt receives

Egypt receives "positive responses" from Hamas, Israel on Gaza truce: media

07 May 2024 | 7:35 AM

Cairo/Jerusalem/Gaza, May 7 (UNI) An Egyptian security delegation mediating the Gaza truce received on Monday "positive responses" from Hamas and Israel, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel quoted a high-ranking security source as saying.

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Israeli operation near Rafah crossing to end today

Israeli operation near Rafah crossing to end today

07 May 2024 | 7:25 AM

Cairo, May 7 (UNI) Egypt has informed the Palestinian side that Israel's security operation in the vicinity of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing will end on Tuesday morning, a high-rank official has said.

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Bus crashes in south Peru, kills 10

Bus crashes in south Peru, kills 10

07 May 2024 | 7:19 AM

Lima, May 7 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus veered off the road and overturned in the predawn hours of Monday in southern Peru's Puno region, local media reported.

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Vladimir Putin to take office for fifth time tomorrow

Vladimir Putin to take office for fifth time tomorrow

06 May 2024 | 8:11 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will take office for the fifth time tomorrow, with his new six-year presidential term lasting until 2030.

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China supports Palestine's full UN membership

06 May 2024 | 7:29 PM

Paris, May 6 (UNI) China supports Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations, President Xi Jinping said on Monday at a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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China, France, EU need to jointly work against Ukraine escalation

06 May 2024 | 7:25 PM

Beijing, May 6 (UNI) China, France and the European Union need to work together to counter escalation in hostilities in Ukraine and to create conditions for peace talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday at a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Earthquakes jolt Taiwan

06 May 2024 | 4:21 PM

Taiwan, May 6 (UNI) A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area off Hualien County of China's Taiwan at 5:45 p.m. Monday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC).

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Afghan police arrest 34 criminal suspects

06 May 2024 | 4:18 PM

Kabul, May 6 (UNI) Afghan police have apprehended 34 criminal suspects, including three kidnappers, over the past 24 hours throughout the country, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said Monday.

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Bangladesh heatwave kills 15 in fortnight

06 May 2024 | 4:14 PM

Dhaka, May 6 (UNI) Fifteen people have lost their lives from severe heat-related incidents in parts of Bangladesh over the past two weeks, the government confirmed Monday.

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Lao president to visit Russia

06 May 2024 | 2:51 PM

Vientiane, May 6 (UNI) Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith will, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, lead a high-level delegation to pay a working visit to Russia from May 7 to 11.

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Man detained in Russia's Tambov in attempt to blow up 2 Court buildings

06 May 2024 | 2:29 PM

Moscow, May 6 (UNI) A Russian national who attempted to blow up two court buildings in the Russian city of Tambov, allegedly tasked by the Ukrainian special services, has been detained, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday.

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