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Israeli police detain 16 people over anti-government protests - Reports

Jerusalem, Mar 31 (UNI) At least 16 people have been detained during anti-government protests in Israel on Saturday night, Israeli media reported, citing police.
Earlier on Saturday, a Sputnik correspondent reported that thousands of protesters again gathered in several places in the center of Tel Aviv demanding early elections in Israel and the immediate conclusion of a deal for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
Some demonstrators violated public order and endangered the lives of police officers, The Times of Israel newspaper reported.
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Myanmar hosts 59th ASEAN transport meetings amid push for regional integration

22 May 2025 | 7:34 PM

Naypyidaw, May 22 (UNI) Myanmar hosted senior transport officials from across Southeast Asia this week for the 59th ASEAN Senior Transport Officials Meeting and the 4th ASEAN–United States Senior Transport Officials Meeting, in Yangon.

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Lao economy showing signs of stability due to govt efforts, reports Central Bank

22 May 2025 | 6:43 PM

Vientiane, May 22 (UNI) The Lao economy is showing signs of stabilisation, especially in the currency and monetary sectors, thanks to strong government efforts, said Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith, director general of the Banking Operations Department under the Lao central bank, the Bank of the Lao PDR.

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2 Israeli embassy staff killed in shooting in Washington

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22 May 2025 | 4:27 PM

Washington, May 22 (UNI) Two staff members from the Israeli Embassy in the United States were killed in a shooting Wednesday evening near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., according to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

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Israeli PM condemns killing of embassy staff in U S as "antisemitic attack"

22 May 2025 | 3:53 PM

Jerusalem, May 22 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday expressed deep shock and outrage over the killing of two employees at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., in what he described as an "antisemitic attack."
According to a statement of the Prime Minister's office, Netanyahu held a phone conversation with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter, who briefed him on the details of the incident. The prime minister extended his support to the ambassador and staff members at the embassy.

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