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Israeli tanks seize control of Rafah centre: Media

Rafah, May 28 (UNI) Eyewitnesses and the local media in Rafah on Tuesday reported that Israeli tanks have seized control of al-Awda roundabout in the heart of the city.
The roundabout is a key landmark housing major banks, government institutions, businesses, and shops, a BBC report said.
The Israeli army's takeover of the roundabout, located just half-a-kilometre from the Palestinian-Egyptian border on the southern side, was marked by intense artillery shelling.
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Flash floods wreak havoc in Afghanistan’s province

12 Jun 2025 | 5:04 PM

Kabul, June 12 (UNI) Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have wreaked havoc in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, destroying homes, farmland, and livestock.

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Microchip giant NVIDIA woos European markets amid ongoing US-China trade war

12 Jun 2025 | 5:00 PM

Santa Clara, June 12 (UNI) American microchip giant NVIDIA is now wooing European markets, pledging to build 20 AI factories across Europe, as the ongoing US-China trade war has led to the tech conglomerate to suffer huge losses.

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Iran ready to fire missiles at Iran without hesitation, say Iranian leaders

Iran ready to fire missiles at Iran without hesitation, say Iranian leaders

12 Jun 2025 | 3:52 PM

Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 12 (UNI) Israel is fully prepared to launch an operation against Iran in case of any attack on its soil, and has already briefed US officials about its policy. In response, Iran has also said that it will launch missiles at Israel should there be any provocation.

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Pak finalises budget in agreement with IMF demands, says finance secy

Pak finalises budget in agreement with IMF demands, says finance secy

12 Jun 2025 | 3:20 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (UNI) Pakistan has managed to finalise its budget in agreement with the demands of the IMF, said Secretary Finance Imdadullah Bosal on Tuesday.

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Afghanistan among nine most mine infested countries, with 6 4 mn people at risk

Afghanistan among nine most mine infested countries, with 6 4 mn people at risk

11 Jun 2025 | 7:51 PM

Kabul, June 11 (UNI) The HALO (Hazardous Area Life-support Organisation) Trust – one of the prime global NGOs for the dismantling of mines and other explosive objects, has said that Afghanistan is among the nine most mine filled countries in the world.

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