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Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliation

Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliation

10 May 2025 | 9:00 AM

Sanaa, May 10 (UNI) Yemen's Houthi movement said on Friday it had launched a "hypersonic ballistic missile" targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, hours after the Israeli military reported intercepting a missile fired from Yemen.

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Hamas rejects US accusations of controlling humanitarian aid in Gaza

10 May 2025 | 8:58 AM

Gaza, May 10 (UNI) Hamas has rejected U.S. accusations that it was controlling humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

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One missing after ship capsizes near US Pacific Northwest coast

10 May 2025 | 8:51 AM

San Francisco, May 10 (UNI) One person was missing after a ship capsized near Grays Harbor County's Westport, U.S. Washington state, according to the United States Coast Guard.

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Woman charged with murder of 2 grandsons northwest of Sydney

10 May 2025 | 8:46 AM

Sydney, May 10 (UNI) A woman has been charged with murder over the deaths of two boys whose bodies were found in a home northwest of Sydney in the state of New South Wales (NSW), a NSW Police statement said on Saturday morning.

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Macao SAR emergency medical team returns after mission in Myanmar

10 May 2025 | 8:45 AM

Macao, May 10 (UNI) The China International Medical Emergency Team (Macao) returned to Macao on Friday after a 14-day emergency medical mission in quake-striken Myanmar.

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Mpox death toll in Africa surpasses 1,750 since 2024: Africa CDC

Mpox death toll in Africa surpasses 1,750 since 2024: Africa CDC

10 May 2025 | 8:44 AM

Addis Ababa, May 10 (UNI) The death toll from Africa's ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,750, as the number of cases reported since the beginning of 2024 approaches 130,000, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

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Over 1,000 measles cases recorded in US - CDC

Over 1,000 measles cases recorded in US - CDC

10 May 2025 | 8:42 AM

Washington, May 10 (UNI) The number of measles cases in the United States has reached 1,001 with 30 US states currently affected, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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US California governor to release new ad against Trump's tariffs

10 May 2025 | 8:34 AM

Washington, May 10 (UNI) California Governor Gavin Newsom will release a national ad to show his message against the U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs policy, which Newsom said risks "ending America's run as the world greatest economy."
According to a report from the Politico on Friday, the 30-second ad is scheduled to run on "Fox and Friends" this weekend, noting this move will "simultaneously cast Newsom as cheerleader for the Golden State's economy and top critic of the president's signature policy."
It "marks a return to Newsom's well-worn playbook of goading Republicans on their home turf. It is also a notable escalation of the governor's antagonism toward Trump after months of striving to defuse tensions with the White House," the report said.

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France, Poland sign treaty to deepen ties

10 May 2025 | 8:32 AM

Paris, May 10 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron and visiting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday signed a treaty of friendship in Nancy, northeastern France, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as defense and energy.

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New York police arrest 7 pro-Palestinian protesters on Brooklyn College campus

10 May 2025 | 8:26 AM

New York, May 10 (UNI) New York police on Thursday arrested seven pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the campus of Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), according to media reports on Friday.

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15 US states sue over Trump's executive order to fast-track fossil fuel projects

10 May 2025 | 8:24 AM

Washington, May 10 (UNI) A coalition of 15 U.S. states is filing a new lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency," which aims to accelerate fossil fuel development.

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Bangladesh CA Md Yunus urges public patience as interim govt deliberates ban on Awami League

Bangladesh CA Md Yunus urges public patience as interim govt deliberates ban on Awami League

09 May 2025 | 11:07 PM

Dhaka, May 9 (UNI) Amid growing demands by a key student's body and Islamic groups for a ban on the Awami League, Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus asked for patience as the interim government seriously deliberates banning the party of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina over allegations of authoritarianism and criminal activities.

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Trump calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine

Trump calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine

09 May 2025 | 5:36 PM

Washington/Moscow, May 9 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is still engaged in discussions with Moscow and Kiev, and called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that new sanctions would be imposed if the ceasefire is not upheld.

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Pakistan air traffic severely disrupted as flights get suspended amid tensions with India

Pakistan air traffic severely disrupted as flights get suspended amid tensions with India

09 May 2025 | 5:12 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (UNI) Flights in Pakistan remain suspended amid its heightened tensions with India, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded in the country’s biggest airports. Many people have had their flights cancelled at the very last minute.

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says losing Chinese market would be a ‘massive loss’ amid US-China trade war

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says losing Chinese market would be a ‘massive loss’ amid US-China trade war

09 May 2025 | 3:58 PM

Santa Clara/Beijing, May 9 (UNI) Amid US’ ongoing trade war with China, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that losing Chinese business will be a "massive loss" for the multi-billion-dollar semiconductor conglomerate, as it continues facing tightening restrictions from Washington for its exports to Beijing.

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