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At least 9 injured after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

At least 9 injured after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

18 Apr 2024 | 4:16 PM

Tokyo, April 18 (UNI) At least nine people were injured after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan on Wednesday night, local authorities said Thursday.

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SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink internet satellites into space

18 Apr 2024 | 3:06 PM

Washington, April 18 (UNI) U.S. private space company SpaceX launched 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday.

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SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink internet satellites into space

18 Apr 2024 | 3:02 PM

Washington, April 18 (UNI) U.S. private space company SpaceX launched 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday.

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Fijian Deputy PM expresses concern over skilled labour shortage

18 Apr 2024 | 2:34 PM

Suva, April 18 (UNI) About 8 percent, or around 80,000 Fijians, have left the island nation in the last 18 months, with many having significant technical training and experience, said Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad on Thursday.

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Google fires 28 employees for protesting cloud computing deal with Israel

18 Apr 2024 | 2:27 PM

California, Apr 18 (UNI) US corporation Google has fired 28 employees who took part in protests against the tech giant's $1.2 billion project to supply the Israeli government with cloud computing services, US media reported on Thursday, citing a Google spokeswoman and employees.

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7 suspected terrorists arrested in eastern Indonesia

18 Apr 2024 | 2:18 PM

Jakarata, Apr 18 (UNI) Indonesia's counterterrorism squad, known as Densus 88, has arrested seven people on suspicion of terrorism activities in two separate operations in the eastern province of Central Sulawesi, the unit's spokesman said on Thursday.

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Israel unlikely to carry out retaliatory strike on Iran until after passover

18 Apr 2024 | 1:45 PM

Jerusalem, April 18 (UNI) Israel is unlikely to launch a retaliatory strike on Iran until after the end of the Jewish holiday of Passover, also known as Pesach, which is celebrated from April 22–30, a senior US official told the ABC News broadcaster.

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US angered Israel did not warn it before April 1 attack on Iran consulate in Syria

18 Apr 2024 | 1:41 PM

Washington, April 18 (UNI) US officials were angry that Israel launched an aggressive attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 without first consulting Washington, the New York Times reported, citing US and Israeli officials.

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US embassy in Niger suppressing intel to create image of good ties with Niger

18 Apr 2024 | 1:40 PM

Washington, April 18 (UNI) A US military whistleblower is warning that senior officials at the American Embassy in Niger are intentionally suppressing intelligence in order to maintain the image of strong relations with the host country, the Washington Post reported, citing a complaint it obtained.

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Sweden's police receive request to hold Quran-burning event ahead of Eurovision

18 Apr 2024 | 1:36 PM

Stockholm, April 18 (UNI) The police in Sweden have received a request to hold a Quran-burning demonstration on May 3, a day before the start of the Eurovision Song Contest in the country, Swedish media have reported.

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Iran opposes activities disrupting Tehran's cooperation with IAEA

18 Apr 2024 | 1:30 PM

Tehran, April 18 (UNI) Iran is opposed to any "nuclear activities" that disrupt the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has said.

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US returns 38 pieces of cultural relics to China, signaling enhanced cultural exchanges

18 Apr 2024 | 12:35 PM

New York, Apr 18 (UNI) Chinese officials received 38 pieces of cultural relics returned by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office on Wednesday.

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China renews blue alert for rainstorms

18 Apr 2024 | 12:20 PM

Beijing, Apr 18 (UNI) China's National Meteorological Center renewed a blue alert on Thursday for rainstorms as heavy downpours are expected to lash parts of the country.

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China to work with ASEAN countries to ensure peace, cooperation in S China Sea: Wang Yi

18 Apr 2024 | 11:52 AM

Jakarta, Apr 18 (UNI) China stands ready to continue to work with other countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and accelerate the negotiation of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea to build the South China Sea into a sea of peace and cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday.

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No major casualties reported after 6.6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

18 Apr 2024 | 9:59 AM

Tokyo, Apr 18 (UNI) No major damages or fatal casualties had been reported after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit western Japan on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters early Thursday.

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