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1 injured, houses damaged in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital

1 injured, houses damaged in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital

24 Apr 2025 | 11:30 AM

Sanaa, Apr 24 (UNI) At least one person was wounded and several houses were damaged in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday, witnesses and Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

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Russian Air Defences shot down 87 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

Russian Air Defences shot down 87 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

24 Apr 2025 | 10:45 AM

Moscow, Apr 24 (UNI) This night, Russian air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones over eight regions, the Defense Ministry said.

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Israeli hostage calls for prisoner swap in new Hamas video, warns of rising death risk

Israeli hostage calls for prisoner swap in new Hamas video, warns of rising death risk

24 Apr 2025 | 9:27 AM

Gaza, Apr 24 (UNI) Hamas's armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, on Wednesday published a video showing an Israeli hostage calling for an immediate prisoner exchange, marking a fresh attempt to push for negotiations amid ongoing hostilities.

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12 U.S. states sue Trump administration over

12 U.S. states sue Trump administration over "illegal tariffs"

24 Apr 2025 | 8:54 AM

San Fancisco, Apr 24 (UNI) A coalition of 12 U.S. states sued U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday over "illegal tariffs" in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.

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12 injured in Russia's airstrike on Kiev

12 injured in Russia's airstrike on Kiev

24 Apr 2025 | 8:26 AM

Kiev, Apr 24 (UNI) At least 12 people were injured in Russia's airstrike on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev early Thursday morning, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

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Trump criticises Zelensky for not recognising Russian control of Crimea

24 Apr 2025 | 1:29 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (UNI) US President Trump lambasted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday over his remarks that his country would not recognise Russian control of Crimea.

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Pakistan PM calls National Security Committee meeting 'to respond to Indian actions'

23 Apr 2025 | 10:37 PM

Islamabad, Apr 23 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee on Thursday morning “to respond to the Indian actions”.

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Four killed, 30,000 affected by flooding in Somalia: UN

23 Apr 2025 | 9:52 PM

Mogadishu, Apr 23 (UNI) Four people, including three children, have been killed and nearly 30,000 others impacted by flash floods caused by moderate to heavy rains in Somalia over the last week, the United Nations relief agency has reported.

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WFP warns of rising hunger, malnutrition in Ethiopia

23 Apr 2025 | 8:50 PM

Addis Ababa, Apr 23 (UNI) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned over rising hunger and malnutrition in Ethiopia as humanitarian needs outpace resources.

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Iran condemns fresh US sanctions amid indirect nuclear talks

23 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM

Tehran, Apr 23 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday strongly condemned US's fresh sanctions on a number of individuals and entities linked with the Iranian energy, oil and gas sectors, as well as people involved in the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme.

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US VP JD Vance says Russia-Ukraine must reach a ceasefire or Washington will put out

23 Apr 2025 | 8:43 PM

Washington/Jaipur, Apr 23 (UNI) United States Vice President JD Vance has warned that Russia and Ukraine must reach a ceasefire agreement or the US will step down from its mediation efforts.

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World Bank lowers Bangladesh growth projection to 3.3pc in fiscal 2025

World Bank lowers Bangladesh growth projection to 3.3pc in fiscal 2025

23 Apr 2025 | 7:30 PM

Dhaka, Apr 23 (UNI) The World Bank has lowered Bangladesh's economic growth projection to 3.3% in the current fiscal, down from its January forecast of 4.1 percent due to the political uncertainty and persistent financial challenges facing the country.

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Sri Lanka signed MoU on Defence Cooperation with India 'with responsibility': Cabinet spokesperson

Sri Lanka signed MoU on Defence Cooperation with India 'with responsibility': Cabinet spokesperson

23 Apr 2025 | 4:23 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government signed the MoU on Defence Cooperation with India "with responsibility", and needs the consensus of New Delhi to disclose its contents, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa has said.

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Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ final words before his passing, said he was ‘tired but content’

Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ final words before his passing, said he was ‘tired but content’

23 Apr 2025 | 4:07 PM

Rome, Apr 23 (UNI) The Vatican has revealed the final words of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The 88-year-old spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church had reportedly said that he was both "tired" and at the same time "content", and thanked his longtime aide Massimiliano Strappetti.

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Russia conducts large-scale program to help Africa fight epidemics - Putin

Russia conducts large-scale program to help Africa fight epidemics - Putin

23 Apr 2025 | 3:45 PM

Moscow, Apr 23 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday welcomed the participants of the first Russian-African international exercises of rapid response teams for sanitary and epidemiological emergencies, noting that Russia is conducting a large-scale program to assist Africa in combating epidemics.

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