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Yemen's Houthis claim "hypersonic missile" attack on Israel

06 Jul 2025 | 2:34 PM

Sanaa, July 6 (UNI) Yemen's Houthi armed forces claimed responsibility today morning for a "hypersonic ballistic missile" attack on Israel, which was reportedly intercepted earlier in the day by Israeli defence systems.

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Woman flown to hospital after animal attack at Australian zoo

06 Jul 2025 | 2:02 PM

Sydney, July 6 (UNI) A woman has been airlifted to the hospital after being bitten by a lion at a zoo in the Australian state of Queensland.

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2 killed, 27 rescued after boat sinks in central China's Hunan

06 Jul 2025 | 1:59 PM

Changsha, July 6 (UNI) Two people were killed and 27 rescued in a boat sinking accident that occurred Saturday afternoon in central China's Hunan Province, according to authorities.

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China renews yellow alert for Typhoon Danas

06 Jul 2025 | 12:20 PM

Beijing, July 6 (UNI) China's national observatory today renewed a yellow alert for Typhoon Danas as it is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the southern parts of the country.

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3 killed, 1 injured in Philippine house fire

06 Jul 2025 | 12:18 PM

Manila, July 6 (UNI) A fire broke out in a two-story house before dawn Sunday in San Mateo town in Rizal province, east of Manila, killing three residents and injuring another, the Bureau of Fire Protection said.

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Internet connection restored in Iran after major outage: NetBlocks

06 Jul 2025 | 10:43 AM

Tehran, July 6 (UNI) Internet connection was restored in Iran after a major outage, local authorities have not yet provided an explanation for the situation, the NetBlocks Internet monitoring service reports.

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Monsoon rains kill 66, injure 127 in 10 days across Pakistan

06 Jul 2025 | 9:56 AM

Islamabad, July 6 (UNI) Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 66 lives and injured 127 others across Pakistan since June 26, according ti the latest report by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

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Musk announces new political party in US

06 Jul 2025 | 9:49 AM

Los Angeles, July 6 (UNI) Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that "the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," following an online poll he launched earlier in the week that showed strong support for a new political force.

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Egyptian FM, US envoy discuss Gaza ceasefire talks

06 Jul 2025 | 9:42 AM

Cairo, July 6 (UNI) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on Saturday discussed the developments of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations in a phone call.

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Israel to send delegation for indirect talks with Hamas

06 Jul 2025 | 9:36 AM

Jerusalem, July 6 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to travel to Qatar today for talks with Hamas on a ceasefire-hostages deal.

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Britain re-establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, pledges support

06 Jul 2025 | 9:32 AM

Damascus, July 6 (UNI) Syria and Britain officially renewed diplomatic relations, marked by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to Damascus, said official statements released by both sides.

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Lebanese president urges Intl community pressurise Israel to halt attacks

06 Jul 2025 | 8:57 AM

Beirut, July 6 (UNI) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the international community to exert pressure on Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon, warning that the continued "aggression" threatens national sovereignty and regional stability.

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Flood death toll rises to 49 in central Texas

06 Jul 2025 | 8:27 AM

Houston, July 6 (UNI) Severe flooding across central Texas has killed at least 49 people and left dozens missing, local authorities said over the weekend, as rescue operations continued across several counties.

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Ready to cooperate with Malaysia in terror investigation: Bangladesh

06 Jul 2025 | 8:26 AM

Dhaka, July 6 (UNI) Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Malaysian authorities in the terror investigation into the arrest of dozens of Bangladeshi nationals in Malaysia on alleged terror charges.

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Firmly committed to promoting freedoms of Tibetans: US, in birthday message to Dalai Lama

06 Jul 2025 | 3:09 AM

Washington, July 5 (UNI) In a direct jibe at China, the US today said it supports efforts by the Tibetans “to freely choose and venerate religious leaders without interference”.

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