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Quake measuring 6.0 hits Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge: GFZ

Quake measuring 6.0 hits Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge: GFZ

09 Jun 2025 | 8:54 AM

Hong Kong, June 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge at 21:15:07 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

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Malaysia's road accident kills 15 people

Malaysia's road accident kills 15 people

09 Jun 2025 | 8:38 AM

Kuala Lumpur, June 9 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed when a bus transporting students was struck by a multipurpose vehicle along the East-West Highway in Perak state early on Monday, authorities said.

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Sri Lanka issues new guidelines to curb dengue, Chikungunya in schools

08 Jun 2025 | 11:42 PM

Colombo, June 8 (UNI) Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education has issued instructions to prevent the spread of dengue and Chikungunya in schools across the country, local media reported on Sunday.

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5 killed, over 100 wounded near Gaza aid sites backed by Israel, US: Palestinian media

5 killed, over 100 wounded near Gaza aid sites backed by Israel, US: Palestinian media

08 Jun 2025 | 6:40 PM

Gaza, June 8 (UNI) At least five Palestinians were killed and more than 100 wounded by Israeli gunfire on Saturday near two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported, citing health officials and witnesses.

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Israel says drone strike in S Syria targeted Hamas operative

08 Jun 2025 | 6:27 PM

Jerusalem, June 8 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Sunday it had carried out a drone strike in southern Syria, targeting a member of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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Somali forces kill 3 al-Shabab commanders in aerial operation

08 Jun 2025 | 6:19 PM

Mogadishu, June 8 (UNI) Three senior al-Shabab commanders behind a series of deadly attacks across Somalia have been killed in a joint security operation conducted by allied forces, the government confirmed on Saturday evening.

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Ben Gurion airport sees 50 pct passenger surge in early 2025

Ben Gurion airport sees 50 pct passenger surge in early 2025

08 Jun 2025 | 6:06 PM

Jerusalem, June 8 (UNI) International passenger traffic through Israel's Ben Gurion Airport rose by 50 percent in the first five months of 2025 compared with the same period last year, the Israel Airports Authority said on Sunday.

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Unexploded ordnance blast kills 1, injures 4 in E Afghanistan

08 Jun 2025 | 5:33 PM

Kabul, June 8 (UNI) A child lost his life and four others were injured as an unexploded ordnance went off in east Afghanistan's Paktia province, local media outlet TOLOnews reported Sunday.

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Israel says drone strike in S Syria targeted Hamas operative

08 Jun 2025 | 5:32 PM

Jerusalem, June 8 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Sunday it had carried out a drone strike in southern Syria, targeting a member of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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Myanmar leader exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Myanmar leader exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

08 Jun 2025 | 1:20 PM

Beijing, June 8 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

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Iran ready for inspection of nuclear facilities but won't accept coercion: Prez

Iran ready for inspection of nuclear facilities but won't accept coercion: Prez

08 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM

Tehran, June 8 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday his country is ready for inspection of its nuclear facilities but does not accept coercion.

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Colombian presidential candidate in critical condition after being shot

Colombian presidential candidate in critical condition after being shot

08 Jun 2025 | 10:25 AM

Bogota, June 8 (UNI) Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who is running for the presidency in 2026, was shot and seriously wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, local authorities said.

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Drone crash cuses fire at Eurochem's fertilizer plant in Tula region: Governor

Drone crash cuses fire at Eurochem's fertilizer plant in Tula region: Governor

08 Jun 2025 | 10:18 AM

Moscow, June 8 (UNI) A drone crash crash caused a fire at Russian fertilizer giant Eurochem's Novomoskovsk Azot plant in the Tula region, the fire has been extinguished, two people were injured, the region's governor, Dmitry Milyaev, reported.

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US immigration service detain top TikToker Lame: Reports

08 Jun 2025 | 9:59 AM

Washington, June 8 (UNI) The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it had detained one of the world's most famous TikTokers, Khaby Lame, due to his visa expiration.

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US warns London against allowing new site for Chinese Embassy in UK: Reports

08 Jun 2025 | 9:50 AM

Washington, June 8 (UNI) The United States warned British authorities against allowing the opening of a new Chinese embassy in London because of its planned location near the country's important financial centers, The Times newspaper reported, citing sources.

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