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Ukraine loses over 225 soldiers in Russia's Kursk Region

18 Apr 2025 | 5:42 PM

Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 225 soldiers in Russia's Kursk Region over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

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199 Afghan inmates released from Iran, handed over to Kabul

18 Apr 2025 | 5:38 PM

Kabul, Apr 18 (UNI) A total of 199 Afghans who were imprisoned in Iran have been handed over to Afghan authorities in western Nimroz province, a statement of the Provincial Directorate for Information and Culture said Friday.

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Iran expects Putin to visit Tehran this year - Iranian FM

Iran expects Putin to visit Tehran this year - Iranian FM

18 Apr 2025 | 5:28 PM

Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) Tehran hopes that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran in 2025, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.

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Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal

Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal

18 Apr 2025 | 4:17 PM

Kiev, Apr 18 (UNI) Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum on minerals deal on Thursday, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.

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Moscow int'l film festival kicks off in Russian capital

18 Apr 2025 | 4:11 PM

Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) The 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) opened Thursday in the Russian capital, with a dedicated BRICS film program featured among its lineup.

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Putin delivers substantial messages to Iran's supreme leader - Kremlin

Putin delivers substantial messages to Iran's supreme leader - Kremlin

18 Apr 2025 | 3:58 PM

Moscow, Apr 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered substantial messages to Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

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Ukraine, US to start rare minerals deal talks on Apr 24 – Deputy Economy Minister

18 Apr 2025 | 3:40 PM

Kyiv, Apr 18 (UNI) Ukraine and the United States will start a new round of talks on the rare minerals deal on April 24, Ukrainian Deputy Economy Minister Taras Kachka said on Friday.

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3 drowned in separate incidents on Australia's east coast

18 Apr 2025 | 3:37 PM

Sydney, Apr 18 (UNI) Three men were drowned in separate incidents within hours at beaches on Australia's east coast on Friday.

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Sri Lanka turns down land connectivity project with India: Report

Sri Lanka turns down land connectivity project with India: Report

18 Apr 2025 | 3:20 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Sri Lanka has turned down India’s proposal for the construction of a land connectivity project linking the two countries via road and rail-bridge, stating that it was not yet ready for land connectivity, a media report said.

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Sri Lanka turns down land connectivity project with India: Report

Sri Lanka turns down land connectivity project with India: Report

18 Apr 2025 | 3:05 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Sri Lanka has turned down India’s proposal for the construction of a land connectivity project linking the two countries via road and rail-bridge, stating that it was not yet ready for land connectivity, a media report said.

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Sri Lanka declines land connectivity project with India: Report

Sri Lanka declines land connectivity project with India: Report

18 Apr 2025 | 2:19 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Sri Lanka has declined India’s proposal for the construction of a land connectivity project linking the two countries via road and rail-bridge, stating that it was not yet ready for land connectivity, a media report said.

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Mohd Yunus pledges to strengthen Dhaka-Islamabad ties in meeting with Pak FS Amna Baloch

18 Apr 2025 | 1:20 PM

Dhaka/Islamabad, Apr 18 (UNI) As Bangladesh and Pakistan held their first Foreign Office Consultations in more than 15 years, Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus pledged to strengthen Dhaka's ties with Islamabad during his meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.

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44 cases of human tick-borne diseases reported in Mongolia

18 Apr 2025 | 12:09 PM

Ulan Bator, Apr 18 (UNI) At least 44 cases of human tick-borne diseases have been reported in Mongolia since the beginning of this year, the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Friday.

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3 rescued after boat capsizes off Australia's east coast

18 Apr 2025 | 11:44 AM

Sydney, Apr 18 (UNI) Three men have been rescued and hospitalised after a boat capsised off the coast of the Australian state of Queensland amid hazardous sea conditions on Friday.

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Peruvian govt extends state of emergency due to heavy rains

Peruvian govt extends state of emergency due to heavy rains

18 Apr 2025 | 11:31 AM

Lima, Apr 18 (UNI) The Peruvian government announced on Thursday the extension for 30 days of the state of emergency in 157 districts from 20 departments due to intense rains.

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