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Russia calls for securing extension of truce in Yemen

Doha, Oct 2 (UNI) Russia is concerned over a lack of progress in extending the truce between the government and the Houthi rebels, the Russian Embassy in Yemen said.
"Russia as a permanent member of the UN Security Council expresses its concern with the lack of progress in securing agreement for prolongation of the truce ahead of its expiry on October 2," the embassy said in a statement on Saturday, calling on Yemeni parties "to intensify engagement with the UN Special Envoy in order to agree on extension of the truce."
The embassy emphasized that Charge d'Affaires of Russia to Yemen Evgeny Kudrov reiterates that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen and a truce is needed to reach an all-inclusive political settlement.
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Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza

03 Dec 2023 | 7:52 PM

Gaza, Dec 3 (UNI) The Hamas-run Health Ministry said that Israel launched new airstrikes on various areas in the war-torn Gaza Strip on Sunday, resulting in dozens killed and wounded.

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Over 3 bln people worldwide face health impacts of global warming - WHO

03 Dec 2023 | 7:09 PM

Dubai, Dec 3 (UNI) As many as 3.3 billion people around the world are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and face health risks as a result of it, with one person dying every four seconds due to preventable environmental factors, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health, Vanessa Kerry, said on Sunday.

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Somali army kills 60 al-Shabab militants

Somali army kills 60 al-Shabab militants

03 Dec 2023 | 6:56 PM

Mogadishu, Dec 3 (UNI) The Somali National Army (SNA) on Sunday morning killed 60 al-Shabab militants and wounded several others in a joint operation near Halgan town in central Somalia, the government said.

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Flash floods claim 20 lives in Tanzania

03 Dec 2023 | 6:30 PM

Dar Es Salaam, Dec 3 (UNI) Flash floods caused by heavy rains ravaged Hanang district in northern Tanzania on Sunday, leaving a toll of at least 20 fatalities, 70 injuries and scores of individuals unaccounted for, local officials said.

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Sri Lankan prez unveils tropical belt initiative to address global warming

Sri Lankan prez unveils tropical belt initiative to address global warming

03 Dec 2023 | 6:13 PM

Colombo, Dec 3 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled a tropical belt initiative aimed at addressing the challenges of global warming and securing sustainable development for nations within the tropical belt, the President's Media Division (PMD) said on Sunday.

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