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Over 5k Afghan refugee families from Iran-Pakistan return to Afghanistan in a single day

11 Jul 2025 | 5:21 PM

Kabul, July 11 (UNI) More than 5,000 Afghan refugee families, with the vast majority of them from Iran, returned to their homeland Afghanistan in a single day yesterday, reported the state-run Bakhtar news agency today.

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Malaysian population projected to reach its peak 42.38 mln in 2059 before declining in 2060

11 Jul 2025 | 5:21 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (UNI) Malaysia's population is projected to reach its peak of 42.38 million in 2059, before slowly declining starting 2060, official projections indicated.

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UK to boost Ukraine's defence with 5,000 Thales missiles, provide 283 mn Euros aid

11 Jul 2025 | 4:51 PM

London, July 11 (UNI) Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will sign a deal, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in March, to supply Ukraine with more than 5,000 air defence missiles from Thales.

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Russian FM Lavrov confirms discussion on new approach to Ukraine resolution with US Secy State Rubio

11 Jul 2025 | 4:28 PM

Moscow/Washington, July 11 (UNI) Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that he has reached a settlement regarding Ukraine with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with the two parties discussing a new approach to handle the war and bring forth a resolution, which Rubio will later discuss with US President Donald Trump, reports Russian state media TASS.

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New satellite images reveal some notable success of Iranian strikes on US air base in Qatar

11 Jul 2025 | 4:21 PM

Washington, July 11 (UNI) Newly obtained satellite imagery has revealed that the Iranian strikes on the US military base in Qatar on June 23, did in fact succeed in penetrating US air defences, with the imagery showcasing notable damage to a communications centre within the air base, reports Iran International.

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IAEA, Ukraine sign Memorandum on rebuilding Ukrainian energy sector

11 Jul 2025 | 2:54 PM

Kiev, July 11 (UNI) The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi and Ukrainian Energy Minister German Halushchenko signed a memorandum on restoring Ukraine's energy sector in Rome, the Ukrainian president's office said.

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9 passengers shot dead after gunmen intercept bus in SW Pakistan

11 Jul 2025 | 1:30 PM

Islamabad, July 11 (UNI) At least nine passengers were abducted and shot dead after gunmen intercepted at least two buses in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, the spokesperson for the provincial government confirmed today.

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Trump threatens to impose 35% tariff on goods from Canada

Trump threatens to impose 35% tariff on goods from Canada

11 Jul 2025 | 12:49 PM

Washington , July 11 (UNI) US President Donald Trump announced today that his administration will impose a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods starting next month.

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Cambodian House amends statute to legally revoke citizenship of ‘anti-national’ citizens

11 Jul 2025 | 12:33 PM

Phon Penh, July 11 (UNI) The National Assembly of Cambodia amended the country's Constitution, allowing the government today to create a legal framework to revoke Cambodian citizenship from any individuals who conspire with foreign countries to destroy national interests.

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Zelensky calls on global community to impose tougher sanctions on Russia

11 Jul 2025 | 12:30 PM

Kyiv/Rome, July 11 (UNI) Amid his visit to Italy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the international community to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and increase support for the country's post-conflict reconstruction.

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"Bombing has stopped, does not mean it is safe to travel to Iran": US issues fresh advisory

11 Jul 2025 | 11:56 AM

Washington, July 11 (UNI) The United States has issued a fresh travel advisory for its citizens against traveling to Iran, stating that even though the bombing has stopped, it doesn't mean it's safe to travel there.

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Lavrov to visit North Korea for second round of strategic dialogue

11 Jul 2025 | 11:16 AM

Moscow, July 11 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will begin a two-day visit to North Korea on Friday, where he will take part in the second round of strategic dialogue.

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EU unveils AI code of practice amid industry calls for regulatory delay

EU unveils AI code of practice amid industry calls for regulatory delay

11 Jul 2025 | 8:05 AM

Brussels, July 11 (UNI) The European Commission has released the final version of a voluntary code of practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI), aimed at helping companies align with the European Union's AI Act.

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Britain, France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrence, unveil new migration scheme

11 Jul 2025 | 12:37 AM

London, July 10 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Britain and France have signed a new deal to allow the two countries to coordinate their nuclear deterrents for the first time.

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