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Leaked Treasury advice urges Australian gov't to raise taxes

14 Jul 2025 | 10:44 AM

Canberra, July 14 (UNI) Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is not concerned about the accidental publication of advice that recommended the federal government raise taxes.

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Int'l string competition opens in China's Harbin

14 Jul 2025 | 10:17 AM

Harbin, July 14 (UNI) The 2025 Schoenfeld International String Competition opened in Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Sunday, drawing over 100 top international contestants from 22 countries.

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Germany will not send Taurus missiles to Ukraine: Defence Minister

14 Jul 2025 | 10:05 AM

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) The German authorities will not send Taurus missiles or Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, despite Ukraine's "renewed request", German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in an interview with the Financial Times.

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3 killed, 3 injured in Kentucky shooting

14 Jul 2025 | 9:56 AM

New York, July 14 (UNI) Two women one a 72-year-old and another a 32-year-old were killed in a shooting in Kentucky, officials said.

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Australian scientists trial volcanic rock for sustainable farming

14 Jul 2025 | 9:22 AM

Canberra, July 14 (UNI) Australian researchers are trialing a new approach to farming that could help tackle agriculture costs and cut climate emissions.

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US to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Senators push for new Russia sanctions

14 Jul 2025 | 9:10 AM

Washington, July 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump today said that the United States will be sending Patriot air defense munitions to Ukraine to provide necessary help to the war-torn nation in its fight against the Russian invasion.

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Small plane crashes at London’s Southend airport

14 Jul 2025 | 12:09 AM

London, July 13 (UNI) A small aircraft has reportedly crashed at Southend Airport in Essex, a county in southeast England, Essex Police said on Sunday.

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Former Nigerian president Buhari dies

13 Jul 2025 | 11:52 PM

Abuja, July 13 (UNI) Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday in London at the age of 82, an official said.

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Trump defends US Attorney Gen Bondi over Epstein files

13 Jul 2025 | 11:45 PM

Washington, July 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended Pam Bondi, America's highest-ranking prosecutor, amid growing calls from the president's supporters for her to resign, media reports said.

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Iranian President lightly injured in Israel's June 16 attack – Reports

13 Jul 2025 | 11:35 PM

Tehran, July 13 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained minor leg injuries during evacuation from a building in Tehran struck by Israel on June 16, the Fars news agency has reported.

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Bangladeshi taka becomes stronger against USD

13 Jul 2025 | 11:32 PM

Dhaka, July 13 (UNI) Bangladeshi taka has become stronger against U.S. dollar due to strong inflow of remittances and expected higher export earnings.

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Small plane crashes at Southend Airport in Britain

13 Jul 2025 | 11:29 PM

London, July 13 (UNI) A small aircraft has reportedly crashed at Southend Airport in Essex, a county in southeast England, police said here on Sunday.

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NATO chief to meet with Trump during US visit from July 14-15

13 Jul 2025 | 11:19 PM

Moscow, July 13 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to the US early next week and meet with US President Donald Trump, as well as with the state secretary, the Pentagon chief and members of Congress, NATO said on Sunday.

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China-Russia relations 'most stable, mature' in modern world - Foreign Minister

13 Jul 2025 | 11:17 PM

Beijing, July 13 (UNI) Relations between Russia and China are the most stable, mature and strategically valuable among major countries in the modern world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing.

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Putin says UK, France still blame Russia for collapse of their colonial empires

13 Jul 2025 | 10:23 PM

Moscow, July 13 (UNI) The United Kingdom and France blame Russia for the dissolution of their colonial empires and have retained this historical resentment to this day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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