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UK seizes Russian-linked Shadow Fleet tanker in English Channel

London, June 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday said that British forces have seized a Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker that was trying to transit the English Channel .
“This successful operation ⁠⁠delivers yet another ⁠⁠blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s war in ⁠⁠Ukraine that ⁠⁠we will not let them hide,” Starmer said in a post on X on Sunday.
"I want to thank those involved, including our Armed Forces and law enforcement officers who keep this country safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," he added.
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Bangladesh's Bandarban district cut off by floods and landslides adversely affecting over 100,000

11 Jul 2026 | 9:33 PM

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US passes landmark bipartisan housing package as law after Trump refuses to sign it

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China issues Red alert for rainstorm as Typhoon Bavi approaches eastern coast

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US demanding that Iran acknowledge Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels

11 Jul 2026 | 5:19 PM

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Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing, says retaliation will continue

11 Jul 2026 | 5:01 PM

Tehran, July 11 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and others killed in the two recent wars, saying retaliation would be carried out regardless of whether he or other officials remained in office.

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