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Victory day military parade cancelled in Crimea over security concerns

Simferopol, Apr 19 (UNI) Crimea will not stage a Victory Day military parade and the Immortal Regiment march on May 9 due to security concerns, Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov said on Friday.

"The May 9 military parade and the Immortal Regiment march are not scheduled in Crimea. The decision is linked to security issues. However, we will definitely pay tribute to our veterans, honour the memory of the dead, and hold festive events in various formats. In short, Crimea will celebrate Victory Day with dignity," Askyonov said on Telegram.
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Australia has laws to deal with it: Penny Wong on reports of 'Indian spies'

02 May 2024 | 1:35 PM

New Delhi/Canberra, May 2 (UNI) Amid media reports alleging that “Indian spies” were thrown out of Australia in 2020 by the Morrison government, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stressed on the importance of maintaining their democratic principles, including in the face of “any suggestion of foreign interference”.

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Iran imposes sanctions against UK Defence head for supporting Israel

02 May 2024 | 1:07 PM

Tehran, May 2 (UNI) Iran has added UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, other military officials, as well as three UK companies to its sanctions list due to their support for Israel's actions against Palestine, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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IMF committee forgoes communique due to stances of European, Muslim nations: Russia Envoy

02 May 2024 | 12:44 PM

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Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

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02 May 2024 | 12:35 PM

Honiara, May 2 (UNI) Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as the Solomon Islands' new prime minister by members of parliament on Thursday, Governor General of the Solomon Islands David Vunagi announced.

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