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Satellite imagery identifies possible new fortifications near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

07 May 2026 | 7:48 PM

Natanz, May 7 (UNI) New satellite imagery appears to show Iran taking additional protective measures around a deeply buried underground facility near its main nuclear infrastructure at Natanz Nuclear Facility, according to a new assessment by the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security.

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Trump calls for charges against Hakeem Jeffries over ‘inciting violence’ claim

07 May 2026 | 7:44 PM

Washington, May 7 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has urged authorities to take action against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, alleging he incited violence in recent comments.

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ICE to target criminals in New York: DHS Secretary Mullin

07 May 2026 | 7:35 PM

Washington, May 7 (UNI) US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said on Thursday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency are heading to New York to target criminals.

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Taiwan bedrock of China-US ties and core of Beijing's core interests: Lin Jian

07 May 2026 | 7:35 PM

Beijing, May 7 (UNI) China on Thursday said that Taiwan remains the priority topic ahead of a highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, saying that adherence to the "One China" policy remains the foundation of stable bilateral ties between both the nations.

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Bangladesh measles outbreak worsens as 12 children die of measles and related symptoms

07 May 2026 | 5:46 PM

Dhaka, May 7 (UNI) Bangladesh's measles epidemic continues to wreak havoc across the country as 12 more children have died in the past 24 hrs due to either measles, or its linked symptoms. Of these, one child was diagnosed with measles, while 11 children had measles-like symptoms.

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Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump predicts war will end 'quickly'

07 May 2026 | 3:41 PM

Washington/ Tehran, May 7 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that a US proposal to end the war is still "under review," and that Tehran will share its response with Pakistani mediators after "finalizing its position".

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Ties with Bangladesh and other South Asian countries not directed against any third party: China

07 May 2026 | 2:40 PM

Beijing, May 7 (UNI) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Beijing, and both leaders agreed to expand cooperation in emerging industries such as green development and the digital economy.

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Norway joins the Pax Silica Initiative

07 May 2026 | 2:15 PM

Washington, May 7 (UNI) Norway has officially joined Pax Silica, a growing international partnership aimed at securing critical mineral supply chains and building a trusted global AI ecosystem.

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Iran govt reviewing latest US peace proposal; Trump threatens high intensity strikes in case of no peace deal

06 May 2026 | 10:46 PM

Tehran/Washington, May 6 (UNI) Iran's government is reviewing the latest US peace proposal, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement to the country's ISNA news agency today, and noted that the Islamic Republic would convey its position on the proposal to Pakistani intermediaries after finalising its response.

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GOP plan to allocate $1bn for security upgrades to planned presidential ballroom sparks Democrat ire

06 May 2026 | 9:59 PM

Washington, May 6 (UNI) The latest Republican plan to allocate $1 billion for security upgrades tied to President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom has sparked the ire of House Democrats, who have accused the GOP of using taxpayer money to bankroll a prestige project tied to the president.

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Iranian officials dismiss reports of closing in on framework agreement with US; call it 'American wish list'

06 May 2026 | 9:42 PM

Tehran, May 6 (UNI) Iranian officials have strongly pushed back against reports that Tehran and Washington are close to agreeing on a framework deal to end the war, dismissing suggestions of a breakthrough as little more than wishful thinking, and being heavily tilted towards US demands.

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CENTCOM deploys large contingent of warships, fighter jets, personnel to reinforce its blockade of Iranian ports

06 May 2026 | 9:03 PM

Washington, May 6 (UNI) The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that it had directed a "large contingent" of US warships, fighter jets, and personnel in Iranian waters to further strengthen, and enforce its blockade of the Islamic Republic's ports, and deny transit to all its affiliated vessels.

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US President Trump says 'too soon' to start thinking of face-to-face peace talks with Iran right now

06 May 2026 | 8:47 PM

Washington, May 6 (UNI) US President Donald Trump, while speaking to the New York Post, today said it was "too soon" right now to start thinking about face-to-face peace talks between the US and Iran, despite some earlier optimistic reports by officials, that the two nations had managed to make good progress in breaking the diplomatic deadlock, and were closing in on a potential framework to end their 67-day war.

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China calls Taiwan President's Africa trip a 'Scandalous stunt '

06 May 2026 | 8:19 PM

Beijing, May 6 (UNI) Tensions between China and Taiwan have once again intensified, underscoring the deepening diplomatic and political divide after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, described by China ''as an act of smuggling and separatism'', while Lai insisting no country has the right to stop Taiwan from engaging with the world.

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China warns Japan over missile use, flags ‘remilitarisation’ concerns

06 May 2026 | 7:15 PM

Beijing, May 6 (UNI) China on Wednesday sharply criticised Japan’s for firing Type 88 missiles during a joint maritime exercise exercises, warning that Tokyo’s actions signal a dangerous shift away from its post-war security posture.

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