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Open AI receives $200 mil contract from US Defence Dept for prototype intel bot

17 Jun 2025 | 1:12 PM

San Francisco, June 17 (UNI) The US based generative AI giant OpenAI has received a $200 million contract from the US Department of Defence to develop a prototype artificial intelligence tool to perform national security tasks, the department said.

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Israel says it killed Iran's military chief in strike on Tehran

Israel says it killed Iran's military chief in strike on Tehran

17 Jun 2025 | 12:49 PM

Jerusalem, June 17 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it killed Ali Shadmani, Iran's wartime chief of staff and one of the Islamic Republic's most senior military figures, in an overnight airstrike on a command centre in central Tehran.

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UN General Assembly declares Dec 4 as int'l day against unilateral coercive measures

UN General Assembly declares Dec 4 as int'l day against unilateral coercive measures

17 Jun 2025 | 12:44 PM

United Nations, June 17 (UNI) The General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to proclaim Dec 4 every year as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures.

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Iran launched over 700 drones at Israel since start of true promise 3: Reports

Iran launched over 700 drones at Israel since start of true promise 3: Reports

17 Jun 2025 | 12:38 PM

Tehran, June 17 (UNI) Iran has conducted over 700 retaliatory drone attacks against Israel since the beginning of Operation True Promise 3, the Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.

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9 dead, 26 injured after fireworks plant explosion in central China

9 dead, 26 injured after fireworks plant explosion in central China

17 Jun 2025 | 12:37 PM

Changsha, June 17 (UNI) Nine people had been confirmed dead and 26 others injured as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, after an explosion broke out Monday morning at a fireworks factory in central China, according to the on-site rescue headquarters.

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Left G7 summit early not because of Iran, but something much bigger: Trump

Left G7 summit early not because of Iran, but something much bigger: Trump

17 Jun 2025 | 12:31 PM

Calgary, June 17 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he left the G7 summit early not to work on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but for something "much bigger than that."
Late on Monday, White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump will leave the G7 Summit in Canada earlier than it was scheduled because of the situation in the Middle East.

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PM Modi arrives in Alberta for G7 Summit, says will emphasise priorities of Global South

PM Modi arrives in Alberta for G7 Summit, says will emphasise priorities of Global South

17 Jun 2025 | 12:23 PM

Alberta, June 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived today in Calgary, to participate in the G7 Summit, being hosted by Canada. The PM said he will be meeting with world leaders at the Summit and also emphasise the priorities of the Global South.

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Three killed, 4 injured in Israeli attack in Iran's Isfahan province on Tuesday: Official

17 Jun 2025 | 12:17 PM

Tehran, June 17 (UNI) Three people were killed and four more were injured as a result of Israel's attack on Iran's Isfahan province on Tuesday morning, the region's deputy governor, Akbar Salehi, said.

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Health warning issued after death cap mushrooms found growing in Sydney

17 Jun 2025 | 12:01 PM

Sydney, June 17 (UNI) Authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have issued a health warning after poisonous mushrooms were found growing in the wild, including in Sydney.

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Israel carried out several large-scale strikes on Iran's military targets overnight: IDF

Israel carried out several large-scale strikes on Iran's military targets overnight: IDF

17 Jun 2025 | 11:29 AM

Jerusalem, June 17 (UNI) Israel's air forces carried out several large-scale strikes on military targets in Iran overnight, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday.

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China renews alerts for rainstorms, high temperature

17 Jun 2025 | 11:28 AM

Beijing, June 17 (UNI) China renewed weather alerts on Tuesday, warning of rainstorms and high temperatures in several regions.

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Indian nationals in Tehran asked to move to safer locations, amid Israeli bombardment

Indian nationals in Tehran asked to move to safer locations, amid Israeli bombardment

17 Jun 2025 | 11:24 AM

Tehran/New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Tehran has asked all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin to leave the city and move to safe locations outside, in view of the bombing by Israel.

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Iranian strike shuts down Israel's largest oil refinery

Iranian strike shuts down Israel's largest oil refinery

17 Jun 2025 | 11:16 AM

Jerusalem, June 17 (UNI) Bazan, Israel's largest oil refinery company, announced on Monday night that all of its facilities at the Haifa Port had been completely shut down due to the damage caused by an Iranian missile strike.

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G7 summit kicks off with emerging disagreements among leaders

G7 summit kicks off with emerging disagreements among leaders

17 Jun 2025 | 11:12 AM

Calgary (Canada), June 17 (UNI) The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the first day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Monday with emerging disagreements.

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20 killed in clashes in Chad

17 Jun 2025 | 10:54 AM

Yaounde, June 17 (UNI) At least 20 people have been killed and 16 others injured following some clashes in Chad, authorities said.

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