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Former South Korean President detained pending new martial law investigation

10 Jul 2025 | 2:35 PM

Seoul, July 10 (UNI) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been taken back into judicial custody just a short while after his release, pending an independent investigation into his declaration of martial law last year.

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Russia continues massive aerial strikes on Kyiv for second night

10 Jul 2025 | 1:19 PM

Kyiv July 10 (UNI) Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv Wednesday night by launching over 700 drones thus marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on the country.

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Australian scientists work on harnessing jadarite mineral for transition to clean energy

10 Jul 2025 | 1:06 PM

Canberra, July 10 (UNI) Australian scientists are leading research to harness jadarite, a rare mineral originally discovered in Serbia, as a key resource for the transition to clean energy.

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UAC delivers another batch of Su-34 fighters to Russian Defense Ministry

10 Jul 2025 | 12:59 PM

Moscow, July 10 (UNI) The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered the fifth batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the industrial umbrella corporation Rostec announced on Thursday.

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Seven rescued, 14 missing after deadly Houthi attack on cargo ships

10 Jul 2025 | 12:58 PM

Aden, July 10 (UNI) Tensions in the Red Sea have escalated sharply after Iran-backed Houthi militia sank two commercial cargo ships in separate attacks this week, killing at least four crew members and leaving several more missing.

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Mexico to discuss trade tariffs with US next week in Washington

10 Jul 2025 | 12:06 PM

Mexico City, July 10 (UNI) Mexican officials will meet their U.S. counterparts in Washington next week to hold "the best possible negotiation" on the newly imposed Trump trade tariffs, President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday.

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Consensus and inclusivity to remain core principles of ASEAN, says Malaysian FM Md Hasan

10 Jul 2025 | 12:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, July 10 (UNI) Consensus and inclusivity will remain the guiding principles of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the grouping continues to engage with external partners while welcoming new members, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said in Kuala Lumpur.

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Australian scientists use AI to create synthetic protein for eliminating superbugs

10 Jul 2025 | 12:02 PM

Canberra, July 10 (UNI) In a big breakthrough in science and technology, Australian scientists have used AI to create a synthetic protein that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli.

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UNSC members welcome peace agreement between DRC and Rwanda

10 Jul 2025 | 12:01 PM

New York, July 10 (UNI) The United Nations Security Council welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed on June 27 in Washington, D.C.

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Myanmar authorities seize 148 kg of heroin in Mandalay region

10 Jul 2025 | 11:37 AM

Naypyidaw, July 10 (UNI) Myanmar authorities have seized 148.797 kgs of heroin in the country’s Mandalay region, reported the state-owned daily Myanma Alinn.

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Russia again warns US over resuming weapon supplies to Ukraine

09 Jul 2025 | 9:22 PM

Moscow/Washington, July 9 (UNI) Reiterating its warning to the United States, Russia has said that Washington’s move to resume weapons supplies to Ukraine will only further prolong the war and risk “uncontrolled escalation” of conflict, closing rooms for diplomatic engagement, reports state media TASS.

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Russia says it is closely monitoring US trade policy amid Trump tariffs

09 Jul 2025 | 6:08 PM

Moscow, July 9 (UNI) As the global economy braces itself against the impact of the controversial tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, which come into effect on August 1, Russia has said that it is closely monitoring the US trade policy.

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Trump tariffs on ASEAN more likely to harm than help US economy, says expert

09 Jul 2025 | 5:27 PM

Washington, July 9 (UNI) With US President Donald Trump imposing exorbitant tariffs on ASEAN nations, the tariffs could potentially backfire for Washington, as South East Asian countries, particularly Vietnam, Malayasia, Indonesia, and Philippines are some of US’ biggest trading partners, while the collective ASEAN with the US is more than $500 billion, making the bloc Washington’s fourth largest trading partner.

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Japanese Army opens new base in southwestern prefecture of Saga to host fleet of Osprey aircraft

09 Jul 2025 | 4:48 PM

Tokyo, July 9 (UNI) Japan's Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF) opened a new base in the southwestern prefecture of Saga to host its fleet of Osprey transport aircraft today, local media reported.

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BIMSTEC report on humanitarian assistance in Bay of Bengal region launched

BIMSTEC report on humanitarian assistance in Bay of Bengal region launched

09 Jul 2025 | 4:22 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) In a significant step towards regional cooperation in disaster response and climate resilience, BIMSTEC in partnership with Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) and Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), launched a report titled ‘Harmonising Humanitarian Assistance in the Bay of Bengal’ at the BIMSTEC Secretariat here.

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