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Russian air defences repel mass drone strike in Volgograd

Volgograd, Aug 4 (UNI) Russian air defence systems managed to successfully repel a large-scale drone attack targeting the transport and energy infrastructure of the port city of Volgograd (formerly known as Stalingrad) overnight, regional authorities said Monday.

"There were no casualties," Volgograd Governor Andrey Bocharov said in a post on social media.
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Indian national dies of medical complications aboard vessel off Oman coast; repatriation efforts underway

14 Jun 2026 | 1:26 PM

Muscat (Oman), June 14 (UNI) The Embassy of India in Oman has confirmed the death of an Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, due to medical complications while aboard the vessel MT Celestial, currently located at Duqm Port.

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Iran says US agreement signing not imminent, possible in coming days amid conflicting timelines

13 Jun 2026 | 7:48 PM

Tehran/Washington, June 13 (UNI) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the signing of a framework agreement with the United States will not take place on Sunday, though it could still happen in the coming days, as uncertainty continues to surround the timeline of the deal.
Speaking to Iranian state media, Baghaei stressed that while progress has been made, the process remains fluid.

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Funeral of Iran's late Supreme leader Ali Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

13 Jun 2026 | 6:04 PM

Tehran, June 13 (UNI) Funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on July 9, according to a schedule released Saturday by the office responsible for preserving and publishing his works.

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Closer to a peace deal: Pakistan says US-Iran agreement could be signed within 24 hours

13 Jun 2026 | 5:33 PM

Washington/Tehran, June 13 (UNI) The United States and Iran are on the verge of a landmark agreement aimed at ending more than three months of conflict, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying an initial peace deal could be signed within the next 24 hours.

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UAE’s Abdullah bin Zayed vows deeper global partnerships to boost stability and development

13 Jun 2026 | 4:16 PM

Abu Dhabi, June 12 (UNI) UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday said the United Arab Emirates will continue to deepen international partnerships and strengthen diplomatic engagement to support global stability, development and prosperity.

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