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Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on S. Lebanon

18 Apr 2025 | 9:29 PM

Beirut/Jerusalem, Apr 18 (UNI) A Hezbollah member was killed on Friday in an Israeli drone strike in the city of Sidon, southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese health authorities and a security source.

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Pakistan Deputy PM-FM Ishaq Dar to visit Afghanistan tomorrow, to improve ties

Pakistan Deputy PM-FM Ishaq Dar to visit Afghanistan tomorrow, to improve ties

18 Apr 2025 | 9:11 PM

Islamabad, Apr 18 (UNI) In an effort to break the logjam in bilateral ties, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Kabul tomorrow, in the first foreign ministerial visit to Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power.

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5-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Nagano, no tsunami threat

5-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Nagano, no tsunami threat

18 Apr 2025 | 8:37 PM

Tokyo, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 struck Japan's Nagano Prefecture on Friday night, with no tsunami threat, according to the country's weather agency.

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41 dead in pre-monsoon disasters in Nepal

41 dead in pre-monsoon disasters in Nepal

18 Apr 2025 | 8:13 PM

Kathmandu, Apr 18 (UNI) Forty-one people have lost their lives and 257 others sustained injuries in pre-monsoon disasters in Nepal, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Friday.

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4 terrorists killed in joint military operation in Pakistan

4 terrorists killed in joint military operation in Pakistan

18 Apr 2025 | 8:02 PM

Islamabad, Apr 18 (UNI) Four terrorists were killed on Friday by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provice of Pakistan, the military said.

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US peace deal involves Russia retaining territories, keeping Ukraine out of NATO - Reports

18 Apr 2025 | 7:50 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (UNI) The United States during talks with allies in Paris this week suggested a path to peace that includes terms to halt the fighting and sanctions relief on Russia provided that a lasting ceasefire is reached, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing European officials.

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Ukraine loses over 225 soldiers in Russia's Kursk Region

18 Apr 2025 | 7:39 PM

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Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 225 soldiers in Russia's Kursk Region over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

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Istanbul Airport launches simultaneous triple runway operations

18 Apr 2025 | 7:30 PM

Istanbul, Apr 18 (UNI) Istanbul Airport has reached a "milestone" with the launch of simultaneous operations on three fully independent runways, significantly enhancing aviation efficiency in the region, according to authorities.

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Russian President Putin meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Kremlin, discusses US-Iran deal

Russian President Putin meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Kremlin, discusses US-Iran deal

18 Apr 2025 | 6:54 PM

Moscow/Tehran, Apr 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the Kremlin, and discussed various issues such as further cooperation and Moscow's help in mediating Tehran’s nuclear deal with Washington.

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Policeman killed, 4 injured in militant attack in NW Pak

18 Apr 2025 | 6:47 PM

Islamabad, Apr 18 (UNI) A policeman was killed and four others, including an officer, were injured in a militant attack on police personnel in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday morning, police sources said.

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Mine blast kills 3 children, injures 3 in Afghanistan

18 Apr 2025 | 6:44 PM

Kabul, Apr 18 (UNI) Three children lost their lives and three others sustained injuries as a landmine left over from past wars went off in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on Friday, provincial police spokesman Ehsanullah Kamgar said.

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Iran condemns US actions in Yemen - Foreign Minister

18 Apr 2025 | 6:30 PM

Tehran, Apr 18 (UNI) Iran condemns the military activities conducted by the United States in Yemen, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.

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Over 5k Afghan refugees expelled from Pak in one single day

Over 5k Afghan refugees expelled from Pak in one single day

18 Apr 2025 | 5:50 PM

Kabul, Apr 18 (UNI) Pakistan expelled over 5,000 Afghan refugees on Thursday, the local media Tolonews reported on Friday.

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US may exit Ukraine peace talks in days if there is no progress: Secy of State Marco Rubio

US may exit Ukraine peace talks in days if there is no progress: Secy of State Marco Rubio

18 Apr 2025 | 5:42 PM

Paris, Apr 18 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the US may exit the Ukraine peace talks in days if there is no progress.

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Ukraine loses over 225 soldiers in Russia's Kursk Region

18 Apr 2025 | 5:42 PM

Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 225 soldiers in Russia's Kursk Region over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

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