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UN agencies mobilized to help Afghans hit by earthquake

United Nations, June 23 (UNI/Xinhua) UN agencies are working to deal with the needs arising from Wednesday's earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, said a UN spokesman on Thursday.

Following the earthquake, priority needs include emergency shelter and non-food items, food assistance, health and water and sanitation hygiene support, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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10 IS militants killed in attacks in eastern Iraq

03 Jun 2023 | 11:27 PM

Baghdad, June 3 (UNI) At least ten Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in attacks targeting IS hideouts in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala during the past 24 hours, the Iraqi military said on Saturday.

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Two dead, 8 injured as mini-bus turns turtle in Afghanistan

03 Jun 2023 | 10:08 PM

Kabul, June 3 (UNI) At least two commuters were killed, and eight others injured in a road accident in Afghanistan's eastern Wardak province, provincial police spokesman Qari Mohammad Yusuf Asrar said on Saturday.

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SL joins hands with FAO

03 Jun 2023 | 10:03 PM

Colombo, June 3 (UNI) Sri Lanka is taking a significant step toward addressing its environmental issues as the Ministry of Environment and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently signed a deal on the Green Climate Fund Readiness Initiative, a FAO statement said on Saturday.

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Erdogan takes oath of office for third term as president

03 Jun 2023 | 9:59 PM

Ankara, June 3 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in at the parliament on Saturday and officially started his third term for the upcoming five years, media reports said.

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Central Asian leaders, EU reaffirm commitment to stability of Afghanistan

03 Jun 2023 | 8:24 PM

Bishkek, June 3 (UNI) The leaders of Central Asia and the European Council have reaffirmed their commitment to the stability of Afghanistan.

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