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Bangladeshi nationals turning to China for medical tourism

19 Mar 2025 | 3:05 PM

Dhaka, Mar 19 (UNI) Bangladeshis are now turning to China for cost-effective medical treatment, in the wake of India scaling back the issuance of medical visas since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.

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Scientists discover 15-mln-year-old Australian fish fossil

Scientists discover 15-mln-year-old Australian fish fossil

19 Mar 2025 | 2:56 PM

Canberra, Mar 19 (UNI) The discovery of new fish species that inhabited Australia's freshwater lakes and rivers 15 million years ago provides insights into the evolution of freshwater fish species and Australia's ancient ecosystems, scientists said on Wednesday.

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US releases John F Kennedy assassination files

19 Mar 2025 | 2:01 PM

Washington, Mar 19 (UNI) The US government on Wednesday released the previously classified documents and files related to the assassination of former President John F Kennedy in 1963, an official said.

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Brazil unveils broader income tax exemption plan

19 Mar 2025 | 1:29 PM

Rio De Janeiro, Mar 19 (UNI) Brazil's government announced a plan on Tuesday to exempt individuals with gross salaries of no more than 5,000 reais (881.35 U.S. dollars) per month from income tax, local media reported.

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Pak emphasizes unified political commitment against terrorism

19 Mar 2025 | 1:02 PM

Islamabad, Mar 19 (UNI) Pakistan's high-level security meeting at the parliament has stressed the need for consensus and unified political commitment to curb the menace of terrorism by using full force, said a joint statement by the participants.

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Germany: Siemens to cut more than 6,000 jobs worldwide

Germany: Siemens to cut more than 6,000 jobs worldwide

19 Mar 2025 | 12:00 PM

Berlin, Mar 19 (UNI) German concern Siemens announced plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs in the field of automation business and production of chargers for electric vehicles.

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U.S. conducts fresh strike on N. Yemen: Houthi TV

U.S. conducts fresh strike on N. Yemen: Houthi TV

19 Mar 2025 | 11:53 AM

Sanaa, Mar 19 (UNI) The U.S. military conducted fresh strikes on Yemen's northern province of Saada on Tuesday night, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

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Concerned about Civilian casualties in Gaza, fate of Hamas hostages: Scholz

Concerned about Civilian casualties in Gaza, fate of Hamas hostages: Scholz

19 Mar 2025 | 11:29 AM

Gaza City, Mar 19 (UNI) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concern about civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and the fate of hostages held by Palestinian movement Hamas following the resumption of hostilities in the enclave.

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Indonesian Prez to visit Russia in June 2025: Economy Minister

Indonesian Prez to visit Russia in June 2025: Economy Minister

19 Mar 2025 | 10:52 AM

Indonesia, Mar 19 (UNI) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit Russia in June, where he may sign an agreement on the creation of a free trade zone between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia, Indonesian Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Wednesday.

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Violence in Haiti displaces 60,000 in past month: IOM

Violence in Haiti displaces 60,000 in past month: IOM

19 Mar 2025 | 10:47 AM

Panama City, Mar 19 (UNI) Escalating violence in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, has forced nearly 60,000 people to flee their homes in the past month, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said Tuesday.

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Measles outbreak in U.S. Texas climbs to 279 cases

Measles outbreak in U.S. Texas climbs to 279 cases

19 Mar 2025 | 10:45 AM

Los Angeles, Mar 19 (UNI) The U.S. state of Texas has identified 279 measles cases since late January as the outbreak continues to grow in the state, according to data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on Tuesday.

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Madrid to host G5+ meeting in late March to discuss European Defence, Ukraine: Reports

19 Mar 2025 | 10:33 AM

Spain, Mar 19 (UNI) The meeting of the foreign ministers of the G5+ countries, which includes Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and will also include representatives of Ukraine, the European Union and the United Kingdom, will be held on March 31 in Madrid, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported, citing sources.

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U.S. stocks fall as Fed meeting underway

U.S. stocks fall as Fed meeting underway

19 Mar 2025 | 10:21 AM

New York, Mar 19 (UNI) U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-day winning streak as investors weighed concerns about an economic slowdown ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.

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Mexico bracing for potential U.S. tariffs: Minister

Mexico bracing for potential U.S. tariffs: Minister

19 Mar 2025 | 10:20 AM

Mexico City, Mar 19 (UNI) Mexico is fast-tracking measures to protect local businesses from potential U.S. tariffs, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.

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Cavaye Yeguie Djibril reelected Cameroon's parliament speaker

19 Mar 2025 | 9:47 AM

Yaounde, Mar 19 (UNI) Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, a senior member of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, Cameroon's ruling party, was reelected speaker of the country's National Assembly on Tuesday.

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