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US plans to discuss tariffs with 15 countries including Switzerland - Swiss President

25 Apr 2025 | 6:37 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (UNI) The United States plans to hold talks on import tariffs with 15 "privileged" countries, including Switzerland, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said on Friday.

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Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif admits Islamabad’s role in using terror groups for ‘US’ dirty work’

Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif admits Islamabad’s role in using terror groups for ‘US’ dirty work’

25 Apr 2025 | 6:05 PM

Islamabad, Apr 25 (UNI) In a direct contradiction of its own stance on terrorism, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has openly admitted Islamabad’s role in "doing the US’ dirty work for three decades" through its close links with terrorist organisations.

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US House Foreign Affairs Committee sharply attacks NYT for biased coverage of Pahalgam terror attack

US House Foreign Affairs Committee sharply attacks NYT for biased coverage of Pahalgam terror attack

25 Apr 2025 | 6:00 PM

Washington/New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has sharply criticised the New York Times’ coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the noted publication of downplaying the incident by calling the attackers "militants" instead of terrorists.

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987 climbers allowed to summit 26 peaks in Nepal

25 Apr 2025 | 5:43 PM

Kathmandu, Apr 25 (UNI) As many as 987 climbers from 105 groups have received permission to scale 26 mountains in Nepal during the spring climbing season, an official said on Friday.

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Türkiye detains 210 suspects in nationwide anti-IS operations

25 Apr 2025 | 5:41 PM

Ankara, Apr 25 (UNI) Turkish security forces have detained 210 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State (IS) in recent nationwide operations, Türkiye's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday.

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Iran condemns Israeli "aggression" in Gaza, Lebanon

25 Apr 2025 | 5:39 PM

Tehran, Apr 25 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Friday condemned Israel's "acts of aggression" in Gaza and Lebanon, accusing Israel of "war crimes" and criticizing international inaction.

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Pak calls for global coordination to win fight against malaria

25 Apr 2025 | 5:36 PM

Islamabad, Apr 25 (UNI) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for global coordination to win the fight against malaria, saying the country has made malaria control and elimination a national priority.

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Pak Deputy PM Ishaq Dar postpones Bangladesh visit following Pahalgam terror attack

Pak Deputy PM Ishaq Dar postpones Bangladesh visit following Pahalgam terror attack

25 Apr 2025 | 4:23 PM

Islamabad/Dhaka, Apr 25 (UNI) Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Bangladesh has been postponed in light of the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam, which has led to rising tensions with India.

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Indonesian police arrest 101 suspects in destructive fishing crackdown

25 Apr 2025 | 4:02 PM

Jakarta, Apr 25 (UNI) Indonesian police have arrested 101 people allegedly involved in destructive fishing, a practice that damages marine ecosystems and the environment, a police officer said on Friday.

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Police aircraft crashes in Thailand, killing 6

Police aircraft crashes in Thailand, killing 6

25 Apr 2025 | 2:14 PM

Bangkok, Apr 25 (UNI) A small police plane crashed near the shore of Thailand's resort town of Hua Hin on Friday morning, killing six people, the Thai police said.

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2 killed, 7 injured in roof collapse in S. Afghanistan

25 Apr 2025 | 1:55 PM

Kabul, Apr 25 (UNI) Two children lost their lives and seven others were injured after the roof of a mud house collapsed in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province, a local official said on Friday.

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Two critically injured in crash during police chase in southwest Sydney

25 Apr 2025 | 10:26 AM

Sydney, Apr 25 (UNI) Two people have been hospitalised in critical conditions following a crash during a police pursuit in Sydney's southwest.

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Over 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip on March 24: Reports

Over 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip on March 24: Reports

25 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM

Gaza, Apr 25 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since Thursday morning has reached 52 people, 39 of whom have been killed in strikes on Gaza City and northern areas of the enclave, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported, citing Palestinian medical sources.

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Police aircraft crashes in Thailand, killing 6

Police aircraft crashes in Thailand, killing 6

25 Apr 2025 | 9:31 AM

Bangkok, Apr 25 (UNI) A small police plane crashed near the shore of Thailand's resort town of Hua Hin, Phetchaburi province on Friday morning, killing six people, the Thai police said.

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UK likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine: Reports

UK likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine: Reports

25 Apr 2025 | 9:29 AM

Moscow, Apr 25 (UNI) The UK is likely to abandon the idea of ​​sending thousands of troops to Ukraine, which was what France wanted, because the risks are too high, the Times newspaper reported citing British sources.

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