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Chinese embassy in Philippines issues travel alert to its nationals

Beijing, Dec 5 (UNI) China's embassy in the Philippines issued a travel alert on Thursday advising Chinese nationals to exercise caution amid rise in security issues.
"Security problems have appeared recently in some areas of the Philippines. Robbery and physical assault happen occasionally," the embassy said.
With seasonal winter festivities ahead, the embassy recommended that Chinese nationals in the Philippines, and those planning to go, remain vigilant, keep their documents and valuables safe, and avoid visiting casinos and places where "sex services are provided."
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5 terrorists killed in operation in NW Pakistan

5 terrorists killed in operation in NW Pakistan

18 Jan 2025 | 7:40 PM

Islamabad, Jan 18 (UNI) Five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.

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Afghan police raid drug lab in Kabul

18 Jan 2025 | 7:10 PM

Kabul, Jan. 18 (UNI) Afghanistan's police have discovered and busted a drug lab during an operation in the country's capital Kabul, a statement of Kabul police headquarters said on Saturday.

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Blinken claims 2025 presidential election in Belarus 'cannot be free or fair'

Blinken claims 2025 presidential election in Belarus 'cannot be free or fair'

18 Jan 2025 | 7:10 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (UNI) Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed the upcoming presidential election in Belarus "cannot be free or fair."
"The 2025 presidential election in Belarus cannot be free or fair in the country’s current repressive environment," Blinken said as quoted by the US State Department.

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Gaza ceasefire takes effect on Sunday morning: Qatar's FM

18 Jan 2025 | 6:46 PM

Doha, Jan. 18 (UNI) The Gaza ceasefire will take effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari announced on Saturday.

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Israel issues list of 735 Palestinian prisoners to be released in ceasefire deal

18 Jan 2025 | 5:30 PM

Jerusalem, Jan. 18 (UNI) The Israeli Ministry of Justice on Saturday released the list of 735 Palestinian prisoners set to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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