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10 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City gathering

Gaza, May 23 (UNI) At least 10 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a gathering in southern Gaza City, medical sources and eyewitnesses said Wednesday.
Local eyewitnesses told Xinhua that a drone targeted a gathering of Palestinians in the Zaytoun neighborhood south of Gaza City with one missile.
Medical sources told Xinhua that the casualties were transferred to the hospital in the city and 20 others were injured with varying degrees of injuries.
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Political leaders in Bangladesh slam Yunus govt over its inability in tackling environmental issues

17 May 2025 | 8:19 PM

Dhaka, May 17 (UNI) Heads of various political parties in Bangladesh have criticised the interim government for its less than satisfactory performance, particularly its inability in tackling environmental issues in the last nine months.

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China sends six satellites into orbit through its ZQ commercial rocket

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17 May 2025 | 7:26 PM

Jiuquan, May 17 (UNI) A commercial rocket lifted off on Saturday in northwest China, successfully sending six satellites into space.

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Hundreds of dead fish found floating in Bangladesh’s Meghna River

17 May 2025 | 7:09 PM

Dhaka, May 17 (UNI) Bangladesh’s Meghna River – a major source of the local fisherfolk’s bread and butter – has turned into a toxic graveyard for aquatic life, with hundreds of dead fish found floating along the banks of the river from Shatnol to Dashani in Matlab Uttar upazila.

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Afghanistan, Russia sign MoUs to enhance trade, transit cooperation

Afghanistan, Russia sign MoUs to enhance trade, transit cooperation

17 May 2025 | 6:19 PM

Kabul, May 17 (UNI) The Afghan interim government and Russia have signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) focusing on trade, transport, transit, and gas exploration cooperation, a government statement said on Friday.

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Sri Lanka looks to deepen ties with China in energy: minister

17 May 2025 | 5:47 PM

Colombo, May 17 (UNI) Sri Lankan Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has reaffirmed the nation's commitment to expanding its energy partnership with China, describing China as a "close friend" and outlining ambitious plans for collaboration across petroleum and renewable energy projects.

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