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Iran launched over 700 drones at Israel since start of true promise 3: Reports

Iran launched over 700 drones at Israel since start of true promise 3: Reports

17 Jun 2025 | 12:38 PM

Tehran, June 17 (UNI) Iran has conducted over 700 retaliatory drone attacks against Israel since the beginning of Operation True Promise 3, the Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.

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Trump warns Iranians to leave Tehran amid escalating tensions

Trump warns Iranians to leave Tehran amid escalating tensions

17 Jun 2025 | 3:04 PM

Washington/Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 17 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has called for a mass exodus in the Iranian capital, as Israel’s war with Iran has entered its fifth day, with massive strikes being carried out by Tel Aviv against Tehran.

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G7 leaders support Israel, criticise Iran for being principal source of terror

G7 leaders support Israel, criticise Iran for being principal source of terror

17 Jun 2025 | 2:54 PM

Alberta (Canada), June 17 (UNI) Leaders of G-7 countries on Tuesday strongly criticised Iran for 'being the principal source of regional instability and terror,' making it clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and affirmed that Israel has a right to defend itself.

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Netanyahu says war against Iran has ignited a ‘light to freedom’ for Iranians

Netanyahu says war against Iran has ignited a ‘light to freedom’ for Iranians

17 Jun 2025 | 2:30 PM

Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 17 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Israel’s ongoing war with Iran a campaign to rid the country of its "evil rulers", stating that the regime’s days were numbered, and “a light” to “freedom” has been lit.

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Israel says killed Iran's military chief in strike on Tehran

Israel says killed Iran's military chief in strike on Tehran

17 Jun 2025 | 2:21 PM

Jerusalem, June 17 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it has killed Ali Shadmani, Iran's wartime chief of staff and one of the Islamic Republic's most senior military figures, in an overnight airstrike on a command centre in central Tehran.

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At least 15 killed, 75 injured in major Russian attack on Ukraine

At least 15 killed, 75 injured in major Russian attack on Ukraine

17 Jun 2025 | 1:56 PM

Kiev, June 17 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed and 75 others injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine overnight Tuesday, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said in a statement.

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Israeli strike on IRIB News HQ: Iran calls attack a brutal crime

Israeli strike on IRIB News HQ: Iran calls attack a brutal crime

17 Jun 2025 | 1:49 PM

Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 17 (UNI) Israel, intensifying its attacks against Iran, launched an attack on Iranian state media IRIB News headquarters in Tehran. Prior to the attack, the IDF had issued an evacuation warning to residents within the area, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also asking residents to leave Tehran and calling for a regime change.

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China conducts successful escape flight on its new-gen manned spacecraft at zero altitude

China conducts successful escape flight on its new-gen manned spacecraft at zero altitude

17 Jun 2025 | 1:39 PM

Jiuquan, June 17 (UNI) China has reportedly conducted a successful escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, taking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program.

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Open AI receives $200 mil contract from US Defence Dept for prototype intel bot

17 Jun 2025 | 1:12 PM

San Francisco, June 17 (UNI) The US based generative AI giant OpenAI has received a $200 million contract from the US Department of Defence to develop a prototype artificial intelligence tool to perform national security tasks, the department said.

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Israel says it killed Iran's military chief in strike on Tehran

Israel says it killed Iran's military chief in strike on Tehran

17 Jun 2025 | 12:49 PM

Jerusalem, June 17 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it killed Ali Shadmani, Iran's wartime chief of staff and one of the Islamic Republic's most senior military figures, in an overnight airstrike on a command centre in central Tehran.

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UN General Assembly declares Dec 4 as int'l day against unilateral coercive measures

UN General Assembly declares Dec 4 as int'l day against unilateral coercive measures

17 Jun 2025 | 12:44 PM

United Nations, June 17 (UNI) The General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to proclaim Dec 4 every year as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures.

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9 dead, 26 injured after fireworks plant explosion in central China

9 dead, 26 injured after fireworks plant explosion in central China

17 Jun 2025 | 12:37 PM

Changsha, June 17 (UNI) Nine people had been confirmed dead and 26 others injured as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, after an explosion broke out Monday morning at a fireworks factory in central China, according to the on-site rescue headquarters.

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Left G7 summit early not because of Iran, but something much bigger: Trump

Left G7 summit early not because of Iran, but something much bigger: Trump

17 Jun 2025 | 12:31 PM

Calgary, June 17 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he left the G7 summit early not to work on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but for something "much bigger than that."
Late on Monday, White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump will leave the G7 Summit in Canada earlier than it was scheduled because of the situation in the Middle East.

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PM Modi arrives in Alberta for G7 Summit, says will emphasise priorities of Global South

PM Modi arrives in Alberta for G7 Summit, says will emphasise priorities of Global South

17 Jun 2025 | 12:23 PM

Alberta, June 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived today in Calgary, to participate in the G7 Summit, being hosted by Canada. The PM said he will be meeting with world leaders at the Summit and also emphasise the priorities of the Global South.

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Three killed, 4 injured in Israeli attack in Iran's Isfahan province on Tuesday: Official

17 Jun 2025 | 12:17 PM

Tehran, June 17 (UNI) Three people were killed and four more were injured as a result of Israel's attack on Iran's Isfahan province on Tuesday morning, the region's deputy governor, Akbar Salehi, said.

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