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Greek-owned tankers hit by unidentified drones in Black Sea

14 Jan 2026 | 7:33 AM

Athens, Jan 14 (UNI) A Greek maritime security firm confirmed on Tuesday that three Greek-owned tankers were struck by unidentified drones earlier in the day while anchored in the Black Sea, awaiting crude oil loading at a Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal.

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UK to expand sanctions against Iran, says foreign secretary

14 Jan 2026 | 7:23 AM

London, Jan.14 (UNI) British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Tuesday that Britain will bring forward legislation "to implement full and further sanctions and sectoral measures" against Iran.

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Trump urges Iranians to seize institutions as US officials escalate calls for regime change

13 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has openly urged Iranians to continue street protests and move toward taking control of state institutions, vowing Washington's support to the ongoing wave of protests, which have intensified severely in the past few days, and have turned extremely bloody.

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AL exclusion won't allow free and fair elections in Bangladesh: UK MPs warn

13 Jan 2026 | 10:09 PM

London/Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNI) Highlighting the ban on Bangladesh's largest party Awami League, four MPs in the UK have raised serious concerns over the upcoming February 12 elections, warning that without the inclusion of all major players, the polls cannot be considered as democratic.

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Bangladesh's participation in ISF for Gaza security depends on several factors: Press Secretary

13 Jan 2026 | 9:43 PM

Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNI) Bangladesh's participation in the proposed International Stabilisation Force to maintain stability in Gaza depends on several factors, said Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor Md Yunus.

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Estimated 12,000 killed in Iranian protests by security forces

13 Jan 2026 | 8:09 PM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) About 12,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, following the nationwide protests and the brutal crackdown by security personnel.

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Iran's exiled royals offer support to protesters, say fissures growing within govt

13 Jan 2026 | 7:20 PM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, in his support to protesters claimed that thousands of members of Iran's military and police forces have refused to report for duty in order to avoid partaking in the regime's bloody repression.

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Australian neo-Nazi group to disband in response to proposed hate speech laws

13 Jan 2026 | 3:58 PM

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) Australian neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Network (NSN) on Tuesday announced it will disband in response to new hate speech laws proposed by the federal government following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
The NSN said in a statement posted on social media that it will close down by January 18, one day before the federal parliament is set to reconvene to debate legislation for the hate speech laws.

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15,000 nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals

13 Jan 2026 | 3:54 PM

New York, Jan 13 (UNI) A strike by nearly 15,000 nurses at several major New York City hospitals entered its first day on Monday after talks over a new contract collapsed, triggering concern among patients and their families about ongoing care, CBS News reported.
The strike began at 6 am EST on Monday at five privately run hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NewYork-Presbyterian facilities in Manhattan. Patients’ families said the absence of regular nursing staff has raised concerns about continuity and quality of care.

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Iran to evacuate its diplomatic mission personnel in UK

13 Jan 2026 | 11:54 AM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) Iran will be forced to consider evacuating its diplomatic mission personnel in London if the United Kingdom fails to ensure their safety, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

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Tokyo stocks hit intraday record high amid growing election speculation

13 Jan 2026 | 10:26 AM

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (UNI) Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday morning to an intraday record high on growing speculation that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the House of Representatives in late January for a snap election. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 1,791.57 points, or 3.45 percent, from Friday to 53,731.46, hitting an intraday record high.

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China unveils first AI model to gauge weather's impact on stock market

13 Jan 2026 | 10:24 AM

Beijing, Jan 13 (UNI) China has revealed its first artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to analyze the impact of weather patterns on financial markets, marking a novel step in climate-aware risk management, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has said.

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US imposes 25 percent tariffs on countries trading with Iran

13 Jan 2026 | 9:34 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (UNI) United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran, as anti-government protests persist across the country.

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Death toll in central Philippine landfill collapse rises to 11

13 Jan 2026 | 9:04 AM

Manila, Jan 13 (UNI) The death toll from a landfill landslide in the central Philippine city of Cebu has climbed to 11, as rescuers continued searching on Tuesday for 25 missing workers, authorities said.

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