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Two killed, 6 injured in Israeli attack on Military Garrisons in northwest Iran: Reports

13 Jun 2025 | 11:27 AM

Tehran, June 13 (UNI) Two people were killed and six were injured in an Israeli attack on three military districts and garrisons in Iran's northwestern East Azerbaijan province, IRNA reported, citing the province's crisis management chief Majid Farshi.

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12 crew members rescued from ship as Typhoon Wutip approches

13 Jun 2025 | 11:25 AM

Sanya, June 13 (UNI) Twelve crew members were rescued from a ship in south China's island province of Hainan early Friday morning as Typhoon Wutip approaches, said local authorities.

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Tehran considers US accomplice in Israeli strikes: Iran

Tehran considers US accomplice in Israeli strikes: Iran

13 Jun 2025 | 11:20 AM

Tehran, June 13 (UNI) Tehran considers the United States an accomplice in Israel's strikes on Iran, Iranian General Staff spokesman Brig Gen Abolfazl Shekarchi said.

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Iran's Chief of Gen Staff Mohammad Bagheri Killed in Israeli Attacks on Iran: State TV

Iran's Chief of Gen Staff Mohammad Bagheri Killed in Israeli Attacks on Iran: State TV

13 Jun 2025 | 11:14 AM

Tehran, June 13 (UNI) Chief of Iran's General Staff Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri was killed as a result of Israeli attacks on Iran, Iranian state television reported.

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Knew in advance about Israeli strikes on Iran: Trump

Knew in advance about Israeli strikes on Iran: Trump

13 Jun 2025 | 11:11 AM

Moscow, June 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was aware of Israeli strikes on targets in Iran.

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UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

13 Jun 2025 | 10:44 AM

United Nations, June 13 (UNI) The General Assembly, at an Emergency Special Session, adopted a resolution on Thursday that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale.

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Israel launches preemptive strike on Iran, killing IRGC's top commander

Israel launches preemptive strike on Iran, killing IRGC's top commander

13 Jun 2025 | 10:37 AM

Tehran/Jerusalem, June 13 (UNI) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel has launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran.

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Death toll climbs to 78 in Eastern Cape floods in South Africa

Death toll climbs to 78 in Eastern Cape floods in South Africa

13 Jun 2025 | 10:31 AM

Cape Town, June 13 (UNI) The death toll from the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa has risen to 78, with only 21 bodies identified so far, a senior government official confirmed on Thursday.

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Rail strike to halt train services in Netherlands

13 Jun 2025 | 10:19 AM

The Hague, June 13 (UNI) Train services across much of the Netherlands will come to a halt on Friday as railway unions escalate their campaign for better pay and conditions, Dutch Railways (NS) announced. This is the third strike within a week.

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Russia plans to create separate UAV forces: Putin

Russia plans to create separate UAV forces: Putin

13 Jun 2025 | 9:54 AM

Moscow, June 13 (UNI) Russia is currently creating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) forces as a separate branch, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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Mexico reiterates opposition to U.S. immigration raids

Mexico reiterates opposition to U.S. immigration raids

13 Jun 2025 | 9:53 AM

Mexico City, June 13 (UNI) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that she has reiterated opposition to ongoing immigration raids in the United States, saying the measures were counterproductive to the U.S. economy.

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Dragon boat festival brings Chinese culture to Israel's Acre

13 Jun 2025 | 9:37 AM

Jerusalem, June 13 (UNI) More than 300 participants gathered along the Mediterranean coast on Thursday as the ancient northern Israeli city of Acre hosted a colourful Chinese cultural event centred on traditional dragon boat racing.

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S. Korean govt sees downward pressure on U.S. tariffs imposition

13 Jun 2025 | 9:20 AM

Seoul, June 13 (UNI) The South Korean government on Friday continued to see a downward pressure on the country's economy on the back of the U.S. tariffs imposition and a delayed recovery in domestic demand.

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Death toll hits 5 in clashes over blockades in Bolivia

Death toll hits 5 in clashes over blockades in Bolivia

13 Jun 2025 | 9:18 AM

La Paz, June 13 (UNI) Four police officers and a civilian died due to road blockades promoted by supporters of former President Evo Morales (2006-2019), which have blocked passage in key regions of the country for 11 days, local authorities said Thursday.

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2 hospitalised following explosion at western Sydney apartment block

13 Jun 2025 | 8:46 AM

Sydney, June 13 (UNI) Two men have been hospitalised following an explosion at an apartment block in western Sydney on Friday morning.

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