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Myanmar welcomes 6L int'l tourists in H1 2024

Yangon, July 11 (UNI) Myanmar received 600,000 international tourists during the first half of 2024, the official daily The Mirror reported on Thursday.
The report, citing Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Thet Thet Khine, said the majority of tourists in the first half of 2024 came from China and Thailand.
The Union Minister also said Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and partner organizations have made significant efforts to support the recovery of post-COVID tourism and the development of tourism in the ASEAN region, the report said.
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Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Russia's Leningrad region, killing crew

19 Mar 2025 | 12:00 AM

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) A Mi-28 helicopter crashed on Tuesday during a planned training flight over Russia's Leningrad region, killing the crew onboard, local media reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.

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Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days

18 Mar 2025 | 11:54 PM

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days, the Kremlin said, after a phone call with US President Donald Trump
Fresh Ukraine peace talks will also begin in the Middle East immediately, the White House says, according to the BBC.

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Trump asks illegal aliens to self-deport using CBP app

18 Mar 2025 | 7:36 PM

Washington, Mar 18 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged illegal migrants to leave the country voluntarily using the CBP Home app to avoid forced deportation.

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Qatar condemns deadly Israeli raids on Gaza Strip

18 Mar 2025 | 7:35 PM

Doha, Mar 18 (UNI) Qatar on Tuesday condemned Israel's resumption of military operations against the Gaza Strip, saying the renewed strikes had resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.

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SKorean prosecutors seek arrest warrants for 2 top security officials – Reports

18 Mar 2025 | 7:28 PM

Seoul, Mar 18 (UNI) South Korean prosecutors requested arrest warrants for two senior officials of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) on suspicion that they obstructed the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean media reported on Tuesday.

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