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Explosives set off near Israeli troops in Gaza: IDF

28 Nov 2023 | 8:00 PM

Gaza, Nov 28 (UNI) Three explosive devices were activated near Israeli troops in two different places of the northern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Tuesday.

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NATO Secy Gen welcomes extension of pause in hostilities in Gaza

NATO Secy Gen welcomes extension of pause in hostilities in Gaza

28 Nov 2023 | 7:52 PM

Gaza, Nov 28 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that the alliance welcomed the extension of the Gaza ceasefire, which has allowed time for relief, the release of hostages and the delivery of aid.

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IDF says pause in Gaza Strip violated, some Israeli soldiers injured

IDF says pause in Gaza Strip violated, some Israeli soldiers injured

28 Nov 2023 | 7:46 PM

Gaza, Nov 28 (UNI) The operation pause in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas was violated on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, adding that several soldiers were lightly injured during armed incidents.

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US ‘very pleased’ with hostages' release in Gaza: Blinken

US ‘very pleased’ with hostages' release in Gaza: Blinken

28 Nov 2023 | 7:26 PM

Gaza/Washington, Nov 28 (UNI) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday he was "very pleased" with the release of hostages in Gaza and that the United States was ready to continue the process for as long as possible.

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Extreme weather kills 10 in Ukraine

Extreme weather kills 10 in Ukraine

28 Nov 2023 | 6:46 PM

Kiev, Nov 28 (UNI) At least ten people were killed, and 23 others injured due to extreme weather in Ukraine, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on Tuesday.

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Vast majority of Finns approve of NATO, EU membership

28 Nov 2023 | 6:23 PM

Helsinki, Nov 28 (UNI) Up to 77% of Finns view their country's membership of NATO positively, while 68% are happy about the EU membership, according to a survey conducted by pro-market Finnish think tank EVA out Tuesday.

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SL waives visa fees for tourists from 7 countries

28 Nov 2023 | 5:53 PM

Colombo, Nov 28 (UNI) Sri Lanka will waive visa fees for residents of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan with immediate effect, according to a statement from the Department of Immigration and Emigration sent to media on Tuesday.

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First flight with US aid for Gaza to arrive in Egypt

28 Nov 2023 | 5:48 PM

Washington, Nov 28 (UNI) The first of three US humanitarian aid flights for Gaza will land later in the day in North Sinai in Egypt and will be delivered to the enclave by the United Nations, a senior Biden administration official said during a press briefing.

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11 miners killed in elevator incident in S. Africa

11 miners killed in elevator incident in S. Africa

28 Nov 2023 | 3:58 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 28 (UNI) Eleven miners died in an elevator incident on Monday at an Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg, North West Province of South Africa, local media reported on Tuesday.

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Cipher case: Imran Khan's trial to be held in open court in Adiala jail

Cipher case: Imran Khan's trial to be held in open court in Adiala jail

28 Nov 2023 | 3:14 PM

Islamabad, Nov 28 (UNI) A special court on Tuesday announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi's trial in the cipher case will be conducted in Adiala jail.

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Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

28 Nov 2023 | 2:08 PM

Jakarta, Nov 28 (UNI) Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano, located in the waters of the Sunda Strait, erupted on Tuesday morning, spewing a volcanic ash cloud about 1 km high into the sky, an official said.

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Iran rejects involvement in recent attacks on Israeli-linked ships

Iran rejects involvement in recent attacks on Israeli-linked ships

28 Nov 2023 | 2:03 PM

Tehran, Nov 28 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday rejected Iran's involvement in the recent attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea.

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Iran to launch 5 new satellites by end of March 2024

Iran to launch 5 new satellites by end of March 2024

28 Nov 2023 | 1:59 PM

Tehran, Nov 28 (UNI) Iran plans to launch five new satellites into space by the end of the Iranian calendar year, March 20, 2024, including two launches by the defense ministry and one foreign satellite, Iranian Communications Minister Eisa Zarepour said on Tuesday.

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163 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week

28 Nov 2023 | 12:34 PM

Tripoli, Nov 28 (UNI) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said 163 illegal migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.

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Israel releases 33 Palestinian prisoners

Israel releases 33 Palestinian prisoners

28 Nov 2023 | 12:01 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 28 (UNI) Israel has released the fourth group of Palestinian prisoners, consisting of 33 people, as part of the hostage exchange deal with Hamas, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported on Tuesday.

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