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11 bodies found in Indonesian waters

Jakarta, Mar 26 (UNI) At least 11 bodies believed to be refugees have been found in Indonesian waters near the country's Aceh province since Saturday, local media and rescuers said on Tuesday.
The finding of the bodies came after a boat carrying over 100 people sank in Aceh waters last week. More than 75 refugees had been rescued, but dozens were reportedly missing.
Ibnu Harris Al Hussain, chief of Banda Aceh search and rescue agency of Aceh province, said that the agency had retrieved six female bodies on Monday after receiving information from local fishermen.
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03 May 2024 | 2:32 PM

Tbilisi, May 3 (UNI) Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected an invitation to visit the United States due to the condition put forth by Washington for Tbilisi to temporarily halt the discussion of the controversial bill on foreign agents, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

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BRICS could offer alternative if dollar collapses: Russia's IMF Director

03 May 2024 | 2:12 PM

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US, Japan to invest $3bln in developing missile capable of downing hypersonics

03 May 2024 | 2:08 PM

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1st private fertilizer plant opens in west Afghanistan

03 May 2024 | 1:10 PM

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White House feels media heat over Biden's 'xenophobic' remarks for India, Japan

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03 May 2024 | 12:13 PM

Washington, May 3 (UNI) The White House was hard-pressed to explain President Joe Biden’s description of “xenophobic” for the US’ Quad partners India and Japan, and managed to ward off pointed queries from the media by saying the president has “focused on those diplomatic relationships” during his term.

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