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Romanian Presidential race kicks off as voters start casting ballots

Romanian Presidential race kicks off as voters start casting ballots

18 May 2025 | 4:03 PM

Bucharest, May 18 (UNI) Romanian voters started casting ballots on Sunday in a decisive presidential runoff which pits George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, against Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest.

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Marco Rubio says Washington will be

Marco Rubio says Washington will be "realistic" on Russia-Ukraine talks

18 May 2025 | 3:52 PM

Washington, May 18 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says American efforts on Russia-Ukraine talks will be determined by whether both sides have any viable and ‘realistic’ proposals from the discussions held in Turkey earlier.

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Syrian defence authorities announce merger of armed factions under single command

Syrian defence authorities announce merger of armed factions under single command

18 May 2025 | 11:24 AM

Damascus, May 18 (UNI) Syria's defence authorities announced late Saturday the integration of armed units into the national defence framework.

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At least 2 dead, 19 injured in ship collision with bridge in New York

At least 2 dead, 19 injured in ship collision with bridge in New York

18 May 2025 | 11:19 AM

New York, May 18 (UNI) A massive Mexican navy sailing ship making a festive visit to New York hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, killing two people and injuring 19 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.

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KITE deploys 29,000 robotics kits to schools in Kerala

18 May 2025 | 10:33 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (UNI) In a groundbreaking move, Kerala has become the first state in India to mandate robotics education for all 4.3 lakh tenth-grade students, commencing from the new academic year on June 2.

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Dozens injured in ship collision with bridge in New York

Dozens injured in ship collision with bridge in New York

18 May 2025 | 10:32 AM

New York, May 18 (UNI) A massive Mexican navy sailing ship making a festive visit to New York hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, with multiple people on board injured, local media reported.

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Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky on Monday

Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky on Monday

18 May 2025 | 10:28 AM

Washington, May 18 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries.

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At least 64 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip: Civil Defence

At least 64 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip: Civil Defence

18 May 2025 | 9:11 AM

Gaza, May 18 (UNI) At least 64 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the Civil Defence in Gaza said.

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House fire kills 7 in northern Mexico

House fire kills 7 in northern Mexico

18 May 2025 | 9:06 AM

Mexico City, May 18 (UNI) Seven people, including five children, were killed Saturday morning in a house fire in Saltillo, a city in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila, local media reported on Sunday.

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Iraqi PM calls for Arab economic integration to promote development

Iraqi PM calls for Arab economic integration to promote development

18 May 2025 | 8:57 AM

Baghdad, May 18 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday called for Arab economic integration as a means to promote the development of Arab countries.

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1 killed, 5 injured in California blast

1 killed, 5 injured in California blast

18 May 2025 | 8:44 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (UNI) At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities.

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Five people suffer stab wounds at London music event

Five people suffer stab wounds at London music event

18 May 2025 | 8:40 AM

London, May 18 (UNI) Five people were injured in a stabbing incident after violence erupted at a music event in southeast London early Saturday morning.

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Helicopter collision in Finland kills 5

Helicopter collision in Finland kills 5

18 May 2025 | 8:29 AM

Tallinn, May 18 (UNI) Two civilian helicopters departing from Tallinn on Saturday morning collided near Eura Airfield in Southwestern Finland early in the afternoon, killing all five people on board, Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says ceasefire between India, Pakistan must continue

18 May 2025 | 12:19 AM

Islamabad/London, May 17 (UNI) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who was visiting Islamabad, has said the ceasefire between Pakistan and India must continue and that conflict in the region is not in anyone's interest.

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China renews yellow alert for thick fog

17 May 2025 | 10:46 PM

Beijing, May 17 (UNI) China's national observatory on Saturday morning renewed a yellow alert for thick fog in some parts of the country.

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