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Former national legislator arrested for bribery

20 Mar 2025 | 10:30 AM

Beijing, Mar 20 (UNI) Du Yubo, a former national legislator, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said in a statement on Thursday.

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Putin-Trump talks gives Hope for Future: Australian Activist Helen

Putin-Trump talks gives Hope for Future: Australian Activist Helen

20 Mar 2025 | 10:29 AM

United Nations, Mar 20 (UNI) Australian activist and member of the Global Peace movement Helen Caldicott expressed hope in a comment to RIA Novosti that the telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will lead to the establishment of a lasting peace.

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Air Defence shoots down 132 drones over Russian Territory in last 24 hrs: Defence Ministry

Air Defence shoots down 132 drones over Russian Territory in last 24 hrs: Defence Ministry

20 Mar 2025 | 10:17 AM

Moscow, Mar 20 (UNI) Russian air defence systems destroyed 132 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory over the past night, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

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Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

20 Mar 2025 | 9:39 AM

Singapore, Mar 20 (UNI) More than 570,000 eligible Singaporeans will receive payouts ranging from 400 to 1,000 Singapore dollars (about 300 to 750 U.S. dollars) this March, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the retirement savings of working seniors, the Ministry of Manpower said Thursday in a release.

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Germany delivers 32 trucks to support aid convoy for Gaza

20 Mar 2025 | 9:38 AM

Amman, Mar 20 (UNI) Germany on Wednesday delivered 32 trucks to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) to join its convoy for aid delivery to Gaza.

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UN Secretary General welcomes US-Russia understandings on Ukraine: Statement

UN Secretary General welcomes US-Russia understandings on Ukraine: Statement

20 Mar 2025 | 9:33 AM

United Nations, Mar 20 (UNI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the US-Russia understandings on Ukraine, according to a statement released to journalists.

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Israel expresses sorrow over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility

Israel expresses sorrow over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility

20 Mar 2025 | 9:15 AM

Jerusalem, Mar 20 (UNI) Israel on Wednesday expressed "sorrow" over the death of a Bulgarian United Nations staff member in strikes on UN guesthouses in Gaza's Deir al-Balah but said an initial investigation found no Israeli involvement in the incident.

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Ukraine will not attend US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 23: Reports

Ukraine will not attend US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 23: Reports

20 Mar 2025 | 9:08 AM

Moscow, Mar 20 (UNI) Ukraine will not participate in the talks between US and Russian delegations, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.

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Israeli airstrike kills 16 at northern Gaza mourning gathering

Israeli airstrike kills 16 at northern Gaza mourning gathering

20 Mar 2025 | 9:04 AM

Gaza/Jerusalem, Mar 20 (UNI) At least 16 Palestinians were killed and over 30 wounded in an Israeli airstrike that struck a crowd of mourners in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday evening, according to Gaza health authorities.

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Trump, Zelensky agree to partial ceasefire against energy in Ukraine

Trump, Zelensky agree to partial ceasefire against energy in Ukraine

20 Mar 2025 | 8:36 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (UNI) The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday agreed to "a partial ceasefire against energy" between Russia and Ukraine.

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U.S. launches new round of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, other provinces

U.S. launches new round of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, other provinces

20 Mar 2025 | 8:20 AM

Sanaa, Mar 20 (UNI) A new round of U.S. airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa on Wednesday evening, wounding at least nine people, including seven women and two children, according to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV.

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NASA astronauts return home after 9 months in space

19 Mar 2025 | 11:56 PM

Washington, Mar 19 (UNI) NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to earth safely after their Crew 9 Dragon Spacecraft splashdown safely off the coast of Florida.

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Prince Harry's U.S. immigration records unsealed

19 Mar 2025 | 7:54 PM

Washington D.C., Mar 19 (UNI) In a development drawing global attention, heavily redacted immigration documents pertaining to Prince Harry's U.S. residency status were released following a protracted legal challenge.

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Beijing sends first freight train to Central Asia

19 Mar 2025 | 7:43 PM

Beijing, Mar 19 (UNI) A freight train bound for Tashkent, Uzbekistan, departed from Beijing at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, marking the official launch of the first Beijing-Central Asia freight train service.

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Afghanistan, Pakistan reopen Torkham crossing point for commercial goods

19 Mar 2025 | 7:41 PM

Kabul, Mar 19 (UNI) Torkham border, a major crossing point linking Afghanistan to Pakistan, was partially reopened on Wednesday for commercial goods and freight trucks after being closed for nearly a month, the local media outlet Tolonews reported.

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