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Israeli military says missile from Yemen's Houthis intercepted

Jerusalem, Mar 20 (UNI) The Israeli military intercepted a missile launched by militants in Yemen, which triggered sirens across central and southern Israel, including Tel Aviv, early on Thursday.
The Israel Defence Forces said in a statement that the Air Force intercepted the missile before it crossed into Israeli territory and that the sirens were sounded "in accordance with protocol."
Houthi forces in Yemen resumed their attacks on Israel, which ended a two-month ceasefire in Gaza and killed more than 400 people in airstrikes on the enclave.
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Four killed, 30,000 affected by flooding in Somalia: UN

23 Apr 2025 | 9:52 PM

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WFP warns of rising hunger, malnutrition in Ethiopia

23 Apr 2025 | 8:50 PM

Addis Ababa, Apr 23 (UNI) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned over rising hunger and malnutrition in Ethiopia as humanitarian needs outpace resources.

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Iran condemns fresh US sanctions amid indirect nuclear talks

23 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM

Tehran, Apr 23 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday strongly condemned US's fresh sanctions on a number of individuals and entities linked with the Iranian energy, oil and gas sectors, as well as people involved in the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme.

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US VP JD Vance says Russia-Ukraine must reach a ceasefire or Washington will put out

23 Apr 2025 | 8:43 PM

Washington/Jaipur, Apr 23 (UNI) United States Vice President JD Vance has warned that Russia and Ukraine must reach a ceasefire agreement or the US will step down from its mediation efforts.

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