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Iranian officials intend to negotiate with US for preserving uranium enrichment

12 Jun 2026 | 9:16 PM

Tehran, Jun 12 (UNI) Iranian officials intend to negotiate with the US to preserve the country's uranium enrichment programme, according to an official report by Iranian state media on Friday.

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Netanyahu vows Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons, says Trump is in ‘complete agreement’

12 Jun 2026 | 8:41 PM

Jerusalem, Jun 12 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday that as long as he is premier, "Iran will not have nuclear weapons," adding that he and US President Donald Trump were in “complete agreement on this issue.".

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Trump claims MOU between US-Iran for reopening Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions off of Tehran to be signed soon

12 Jun 2026 | 5:18 PM

Washington, Jun 12 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has claimed that a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, as well as ease sanctions on Tehran in stages, and further extend the current ceasefire for 60 days, will be signed soon.

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World Bank lowers global growth projections to weakest level since COVID-19 amid West Asia conflict

12 Jun 2026 | 4:43 PM

Washington, June 12 (UNI) The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast to its weakest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, warning that the economic fallout from the conflict in West Asia is spreading well beyond the region and putting additional pressure on countries around the world.

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South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 30 years in prison over general treason

12 Jun 2026 | 1:25 PM

Seoul, June 12 (UNI) South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for general treason linked to the infiltration of drones into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to local media on Friday. .

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UAE, Iran hold face-to-face talks to ease tensions: report

12 Jun 2026 | 1:16 PM

Washington, June 12 (UNI) Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran have held a face-to-face meeting for the first time since the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran on February 28, U.S. media reported, citing anonymous sources. .

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Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 676 amid community transmission

12 Jun 2026 | 12:05 PM

Kinshasa, June 12 (UNI) The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 676, including 136 deaths, as health authorities warned of continued community transmission and the risk of a sudden geographic expansion of the outbreak. .

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8 killed, over 50 injured in road accident in northern Cote d'Ivoire

12 Jun 2026 | 11:50 AM

Abidjan, June 12 (UNI) Eight people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a road accident that occurred near the town of Niakaramandougou in northern Cote d'Ivoire. .

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Trump urges Congress to greenlight $350bn package for additional defence funding and sweeping electoral changes

11 Jun 2026 | 10:50 PM

Washington, Jun 11 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has urged congressional Republicans to swiftly pass a $350 billion defence spending package that would also introduce sweeping changes to federal election rules ahead of next year's midterm elections.

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Iranian parliament warns of major summer electricity fallout due to war damage and obsolete infrastructure

11 Jun 2026 | 10:14 PM

Tehran, Jun 11 (UNI) Iran's Parliament warned that the country could face a major summer electricity shortfall of up to 13,640 megawatts (MW). According to a new assessment by the parliament's research arm, the war-related damages in Tehran have worsened the country's long-standing energy challenges.

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Iran warns of punishing response against any US attempts to seize or attack Kharg Island post Trump's threats

11 Jun 2026 | 9:58 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jun 11 (UNI) Iran has warned of delivering a "firm, crushing, painful and regret-inducing response" should the US dare attempt to seize or attack Kharg Island, following recent comments by US President Donald Trump about the strategic island.

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Iran uninvolved in any talks with US, dismisses efforts by Qatar and Pakistan for reaching peace deal

11 Jun 2026 | 9:51 PM

Tehran, Jun 11 (UNI) Iran is not involved in any new talks with the US as of this moment, according to an anonymous source close to the country's negotiating team.

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Qatari negotiating delegation returns from talks in Iran amid diplomatic exchange between US and Islamic Republic

11 Jun 2026 | 6:35 PM

Doha, Jun 11 (UNI) A Qatari negotiating delegation returned from talks in Tehran amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a settlement between the US and Iran, despite a renewed exchange of military strikes.

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Taiwan test fires US-supplied HIMARS launchers towards Taiwan strait

11 Jun 2026 | 5:50 PM

Taipei, Jun 11 (UNI) Taiwan's military test-fired rockets from US-supplied HIMARS launchers towards waters in the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, marking the first time the system has been used in a live-fire exercise facing China.

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US strikes render April ceasefire ‘meaningless’, Iran condemns ‘unlawful and criminal attacks’

11 Jun 2026 | 5:15 PM

Tehran, June 11 (UNI) Iran on Thursday strongly condemned the United States for carrying out what it described as “unlawful and criminal attacks”, accusing Washington of violating international law and effectively rendering the April 8 ceasefire “meaningless”.

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