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Five Israeli citizens killed as Iran launches fresh wave of missile strikes, Israel Defence Ministry vows revenge

Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 16 (UNI) Iran launched a fresh wave of missile strikes which has killed at least five Israeli citizens and left dozens injured on Monday, confirmed Israeli Defence Ministry which has vowed retribution.

This marks the latest escalation in the ongoing war between the two foes, after another series of missile strikes by Iran killed 10 Israeli citizens.
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Palestinian Authority and Board of Peace officials meet in Brussels to discuss post-war Gaza recovery

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Brussels, Jul 15 (UNI) Senior Palestinian Authority and Board of Peace officials met on the sidelines of a donor conference in Brussels this week to discuss coordination on Gaza's recovery and reconstruction, according to a statement from the Board's technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).

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Will take necessary measures: China opposes proposed US Russia sanctions

15 Jul 2026 | 6:18 PM

Beijing, July 15 (UNI) China opposes "illegal unilateral sanctions" and will take all necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday while commenting on a proposed US sanctions bill targeting Russia.

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Oil prices surge as US carries out fourth night of strikes on Iran and restores blockade

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Tehran/Washington, Jul 15 (UNI) Oil prices rose soared on Wednesday after the US carried out a fourth consecutive night of strikes on Iran and reinstated a blockade on vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports.

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Flights suspended across Reagan National Airport amid Iraqi PM's Washington visit

15 Jul 2026 | 5:41 PM

Washington DC, Jul 15 (UNI) Flights throughout the US' Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were suspended for several hours on Tuesday, causing more than 100 cancellations and widespread delays, as security measures were put in place during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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