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2 killed, 7 injured in roof collapse in S. Afghanistan

25 Apr 2025 | 1:55 PM

Kabul, Apr 25 (UNI) Two children lost their lives and seven others were injured after the roof of a mud house collapsed in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province, a local official said on Friday.

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Two critically injured in crash during police chase in southwest Sydney

25 Apr 2025 | 10:26 AM

Sydney, Apr 25 (UNI) Two people have been hospitalised in critical conditions following a crash during a police pursuit in Sydney's southwest.

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Over 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip on March 24: Reports

Over 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip on March 24: Reports

25 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM

Gaza, Apr 25 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since Thursday morning has reached 52 people, 39 of whom have been killed in strikes on Gaza City and northern areas of the enclave, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported, citing Palestinian medical sources.

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Police aircraft crashes in Thailand, killing 6

Police aircraft crashes in Thailand, killing 6

25 Apr 2025 | 9:31 AM

Bangkok, Apr 25 (UNI) A small police plane crashed near the shore of Thailand's resort town of Hua Hin, Phetchaburi province on Friday morning, killing six people, the Thai police said.

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UK likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine: Reports

UK likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine: Reports

25 Apr 2025 | 9:29 AM

Moscow, Apr 25 (UNI) The UK is likely to abandon the idea of ​​sending thousands of troops to Ukraine, which was what France wanted, because the risks are too high, the Times newspaper reported citing British sources.

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Russia ready to reach Ukraine deal, details still under discussion: Lavrov

Russia ready to reach Ukraine deal, details still under discussion: Lavrov

25 Apr 2025 | 9:21 AM

Moscow, Apr 25 (UNI) Russia is prepared to conclude an agreement on the settlement of the conflict with Ukraine, but certain provisions of the deal still require fine-tuning, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview on Thursday.

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Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro's health deteriorates: Hospital

Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro's health deteriorates: Hospital

25 Apr 2025 | 8:49 AM

Brasilia, Apr 25 (UNI) The health condition of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is deteriorating during his recovery from an intestinal surgery less than two weeks ago with an increase in blood pressure, according to a medical bulletin released on Thursday.

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8 Syrian refugees injured in drone explosion in E. Lebanon

25 Apr 2025 | 8:23 AM

Beirut/Damascus, Apr 25 (UNI) Eight Syrian refugees were injured on Thursday when a booby-trapped drone exploded on a farm in the eastern Lebanese town of Hosh Al-Sayyid Ali, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA).

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Israeli soldier killed, 2 others injured in Gaza: Army

Israeli soldier killed, 2 others injured in Gaza: Army

25 Apr 2025 | 8:22 AM

Jerusalem, Apr 25 (UNI) An Israeli tank driver was killed by sniper fire in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said in a statement on Thursday.

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South Sudan hosts over 550,000 refugees, asylum-seekers: UN

25 Apr 2025 | 12:18 AM

Juba, Apr 24 (UNI) South Sudan hosts 552,333 refugees and asylum-seekers across 140,445 households, settled in 29 locations nationwide as of March, the United Nations refugee agency said on Thursday.

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Trump expresses disappointment over Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv, asks Putin to ‘stop’

25 Apr 2025 | 12:14 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (UNI) Soon after Russia launched its deadliest attacks on Kyiv in nine months, US President Donald Trump showed his disappointment with Moscow, telling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to ‘Stop’, CNN reported.

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Pak diplomat claims India’s decision to suspend Indus Water Treaty ‘symbolic’

25 Apr 2025 | 12:03 AM

Islamabad, Apr 24 (UNI) Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit on Thursday claimed that India’s decision to revoke the Indus Water Treaty was more ‘symbolic’ than literal.

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Donald Trump says Canada ‘would cease to exist without US’

24 Apr 2025 | 11:45 PM

Washington/Ottawa, Apr 24 (UNI) Days ahead of Canada’s national election, US President Donald Trump has said “Canada would cease to exist as a country without the United States.”Trump's latest comment is only a virtual reiteration of his oft-repeated public statements about Ottawa’s territorial and economic sovereignty, which have emerged as a significant poll issue, alongside the global tariff war.

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Philippines' collusion with US undermines regional interests: China

24 Apr 2025 | 10:25 PM

Beijing, Apr 24 (UNI) A Chinese defence spokesperson on Thursday said the Philippines' collusion with the United States to make provocations -- conducting so-called patrols and exercises and deploying strategic and tactical weapons, seriously undermines the common interests of regional countries.

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IMF chief urges countries to resolve trade disputes promptly

24 Apr 2025 | 10:10 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (UNI) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that significant shifts in trade policies have led to a sharp increase in uncertainty, calling on countries to engage in constructive cooperation and resolve trade disputes promptly.

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