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Death toll from Russian attack on Kiev rises to 6

Kiev, Nov. 15 (UNI) The death toll from Russia's attack on Kiev on early Friday has risen to six, with 35 injured, said Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kiev City Military Administration.
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight with drones and missiles, damaging critical infrastructure facilities, according to Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
In total, Ukraine was attacked by 430 drones and 19 missiles, including three Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and one Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, the UNI Ukrainian air defence forces said.
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Nine killed, 30 injured in blast in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district

12 May 2026 | 4:57 PM

Lakki Marwat, May 12 (UNI) At least nine people were killed and more than 30 injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said, with authorities confirming that two of the dead were Traffic police personnel.

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As Trump heads off to Beijing, US officials keep expectations low to end Iran war

12 May 2026 | 4:47 PM

Washington/Beijing, May 12 (UNI) US President Donald Trump is headed to Beijing this week for holding a high-stakes summit with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping after weeks of trying, and failing, to convince China to pressure Iran into ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz now denotes a 'broader strategic maritime zone': Iran's IRGC

12 May 2026 | 3:57 PM

Tehran, May 12 (UNI) A senior official in Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said Strait of Hormuz has been “significantly expanded” into a broader strategic and operational maritime zone, and Tehran would not allow any violation of its waters or interests, state media reported on Tuesday.

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UAE gas production to remain limited until 2027: ADNOC

12 May 2026 | 3:14 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 12 (UNI) The United Arab Emirates' main gas-processing complex, one of the world's largest, will not resume full capacity production until next year following damage caused by Iranian attacks during the recent war.

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Hezbollah claims to carry 20 attacks on Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon

12 May 2026 | 2:41 PM

Beirut, May 12 (UNI) The Lebanese group Hezbollah said it carried out 20 military operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon over the past day, according to a statement issued on Monday.

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