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Hopes fade for more survivors after refugee boat capsised off Cyprus: Minister

Hopes fade for more survivors after refugee boat capsised off Cyprus: Minister

19 Mar 2025 | 9:40 AM

Nicosia, Mar 19 (UNI) Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stated on Tuesday that the chances of finding more survivors from a refugee boat that capsised off the island's southeastern coast are "increasingly unlikely."
The vessel, carrying an estimated 20 to 25 people, overturned in the Mediterranean Sea. Cypriot rescue teams managed to save two individuals and recover seven bodies from the water on Monday.

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Trinidad and Tobago to hold general elections in April

Trinidad and Tobago to hold general elections in April

19 Mar 2025 | 8:50 AM

Port of Spain, Mar 19 (UNI) Trinidad and Tobago will hold general elections on April 28, newly appointed Prime Minister Stuart Young announced on Tuesday, one day after taking office.

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SKA-L telescope in Australia captures 1st glimpse of Universe

SKA-L telescope in Australia captures 1st glimpse of Universe

19 Mar 2025 | 8:43 AM

Canberra, Mar 19 (UNI) Australia's array telescope, the Square Kilometer Array telescope, known as SKA-Low, has captured the first glimpse of the Universe.

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Putin agrees to 30-day halt on striking Ukraine's energy, infrastructure targets

19 Mar 2025 | 12:43 AM

Moscow/Washington, Mar 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday agreed to halt attacks on energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine for 30 days, the White House and Kremlin both said, after the leader's lengthy phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump.

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Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Russia's Leningrad region, killing crew

19 Mar 2025 | 12:00 AM

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) A Mi-28 helicopter crashed on Tuesday during a planned training flight over Russia's Leningrad region, killing the crew onboard, local media reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.

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Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days

18 Mar 2025 | 11:54 PM

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days, the Kremlin said, after a phone call with US President Donald Trump
Fresh Ukraine peace talks will also begin in the Middle East immediately, the White House says, according to the BBC.

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Trump asks illegal aliens to self-deport using CBP app

18 Mar 2025 | 7:36 PM

Washington, Mar 18 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged illegal migrants to leave the country voluntarily using the CBP Home app to avoid forced deportation.

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Qatar condemns deadly Israeli raids on Gaza Strip

18 Mar 2025 | 7:35 PM

Doha, Mar 18 (UNI) Qatar on Tuesday condemned Israel's resumption of military operations against the Gaza Strip, saying the renewed strikes had resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.

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SKorean prosecutors seek arrest warrants for 2 top security officials – Reports

18 Mar 2025 | 7:28 PM

Seoul, Mar 18 (UNI) South Korean prosecutors requested arrest warrants for two senior officials of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) on suspicion that they obstructed the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean media reported on Tuesday.

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UN calls for protection of civilians amid rising tensions in South Sudan

18 Mar 2025 | 7:20 PM

Juba, Mar 18 (UNI) A United Nations envoy on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in South Sudan's Nasir, Ulang and Baliet counties, which is affecting the local population and disrupting humanitarian operations.

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Libya deports 177 migrants to Nigeria

18 Mar 2025 | 6:25 PM

Tripoli, Mar 18 (UNI) Libya on Tuesday deported 177 Nigerian migrants, mostly women, as part of a voluntary repatriation program, the country's Illegal Migration Control Department said.

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Nepali national arrested with unsourced foreign currencies

18 Mar 2025 | 6:21 PM

Kathmandu, Mar 18 (UNI) Police have arrested a Nepali national with unsourced foreign currencies worth 250 million Nepali rupees (1.8 million U.S. dollars), an officer said on Tuesday.

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Russia deeply regrets resumption of military operation in Gaza – Foreign Ministry

18 Mar 2025 | 6:18 PM

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) Moscow deeply regrets that the military operation in the Gaza Strip has resumed and strongly condemns any actions leading to deaths of civilians and destruction of social infrastructure, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Pak: Jaffar Express to resume operations from Tuesday

Pak: Jaffar Express to resume operations from Tuesday

18 Mar 2025 | 6:13 PM

Islamabad, Mar 18 (UNI) Pakistan Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said on Tuesday that Jaffar Express would resume operations from today, media reports said.

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UN human rights chief "horrified" by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

18 Mar 2025 | 5:45 PM

Geneva, Mar 18 (UNI) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said Tuesday that he was "horrified" by the Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, which have reportedly killed hundreds.

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