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Russia claims full control of Seversk in Donetsk region

Moscow, Dec 12 (UNI) Russia has claimed it has taken full control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Seversk in the Donetsk region.
The city, which has been heavily damaged after months of intense fighting, remains a strategic issue for both armies.
According to Russian state media outlet Sputnik, General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov informed President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had seized Seversk. The city is considered critical for Moscow’s efforts to secure complete control over the border areas of the self-declared Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics.
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Estimated 12,000 killed in Iranian protests by security forces

13 Jan 2026 | 8:09 PM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) About 12,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, following the nationwide protests and the brutal crackdown by security personnel.

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Iran's exiled royals offer support to protesters, say fissures growing within govt

13 Jan 2026 | 7:20 PM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, in his support to protesters claimed that thousands of members of Iran's military and police forces have refused to report for duty in order to avoid partaking in the regime's bloody repression.

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15,000 nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals

13 Jan 2026 | 3:54 PM

New York, Jan 13 (UNI) A strike by nearly 15,000 nurses at several major New York City hospitals entered its first day on Monday after talks over a new contract collapsed, triggering concern among patients and their families about ongoing care, CBS News reported.
The strike began at 6 am EST on Monday at five privately run hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NewYork-Presbyterian facilities in Manhattan. Patients’ families said the absence of regular nursing staff has raised concerns about continuity and quality of care.

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China rejects India’s claim over Shaksgam Valley

13 Jan 2026 | 12:14 PM

Beijing, Jan 13 (UNI) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday rejected India’s claim over the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Iran to evacuate its diplomatic mission personnel in UK

13 Jan 2026 | 11:54 AM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) Iran will be forced to consider evacuating its diplomatic mission personnel in London if the United Kingdom fails to ensure their safety, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

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