World

Two Pak astronauts to receive spaceflight training in China

23 Apr 2025 | 10:20 AM

Beijing, Apr 23 (UNI) China will select and train two Pakistani astronauts for space missions, with one slated to serve as a payload specialist on a future Chinese space station flight, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Wednesday.

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IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 2.6 pc

IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 2.6 pc

23 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM

Islamabad, Apr 23 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025 to 2.6 percent.

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EU diplomatic service announces Kallas's trip to Azerbaijan, Moldova

23 Apr 2025 | 10:16 AM

Moscow, Apr 23 (UNI) EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will visit Moldova and Azerbaijan this week, the European External Action Service said.

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Kiev summons Chinese ambassador over reports of Chinese soldiers in Ukraine

23 Apr 2025 | 9:26 AM

Moscow, Apr 23 (UNI) The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that it summoned the Chinese ambassador to Ukraine over reports of Chinese soldiers allegedly captured in Ukraine and information about the alleged involvement of Chinese companies in the production of military products in Russia.

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Chile to attend BRICS summit in Brazil - President

23 Apr 2025 | 9:25 AM

Mexico City, Apr 23 (UNI) The Chilean government has accepted Brazil's invitation to attend the July BRICS summit, President Gabriel Boric said.

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Colombian President makes dubious comment about US visa

Colombian President makes dubious comment about US visa

23 Apr 2025 | 9:13 AM

Mexico City, Apr 23 (UNI) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspected that he no longer has a visa to travel to the United States, but the president's claims have been rejected by local media.

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Israeli PM condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Israeli PM condemns Pahalgam terror attack

23 Apr 2025 | 8:41 AM

Jerusalem, Apr 23 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and expressed condolences to the victims.

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Wildfire in New Jersey causes evacuation of 3k residents

Wildfire in New Jersey causes evacuation of 3k residents

23 Apr 2025 | 8:31 AM

New Jersey, Apr 23 (UNI) A wildfire in New Jersey has swept across 3,200 acres, forcing thousands of residents in Ocean Country to leave their homes, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.

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Iranian FM to visit China

Iranian FM to visit China

23 Apr 2025 | 8:27 AM

Beijing, Apr 23 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

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Musk says shifting focus away from DOGE

Musk says shifting focus away from DOGE

23 Apr 2025 | 8:27 AM

Washington, Apr 23 (UNI) US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that he plans to spend less time working for the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and will focus more on his Tesla electric vehicle manufacturer.

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World leaders expressed their desire to attend Pope Francis funeral

World leaders expressed their desire to attend Pope Francis funeral

23 Apr 2025 | 8:22 AM

Moscow, Apr 23 (UNI) Leaders of world powers, including Austria, Netherlands and Spain, are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, which will take place on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

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Trump says he believes US will make deal with China on tariffs

Trump says he believes US will make deal with China on tariffs

23 Apr 2025 | 8:21 AM

Washington, Apr 23 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has said he expects that Washington and Beijing will reach a tariffs agreement.

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Israeli army kills 25 Palestinians in Gaza attacks: Civil Defence

Israeli army kills 25 Palestinians in Gaza attacks: Civil Defence

22 Apr 2025 | 8:53 PM

Gaza, Apr 22 (UNI) At least 25 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli attacks targeting several areas across the Gaza Strip overnight, the territory's Civil Defence said on Tuesday.

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Urban heat helps reduce cold-related deaths: study

22 Apr 2025 | 7:04 PM

Sydney, Apr 22 (UNI) Urban heat islands, where city temperatures are higher than surrounding rural areas, are double-edged swords for residents, a new study said on Tuesday.

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Kremlin says no concrete plans on discussing Ukraine's ceasefire proposal

Kremlin says no concrete plans on discussing Ukraine's ceasefire proposal

22 Apr 2025 | 6:40 PM

Moscow, Apr 22 (UNI) There are no specific plans for talks between Russia and Ukraine following Kiev's recent proposal to halt strikes by both sides against civilian infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

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