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New Zealand: Wellington imposes new sanctions against Russia, N Korea, Iran, Belarus

New Zealand: Wellington imposes new sanctions against Russia, N Korea, Iran, Belarus

19 Jun 2025 | 2:46 PM

Wellington, June 19 (UNI) New Zealand has imposed another package of sanctions against Russian individuals and organisations allegedly "involved in the production of drones and other weaponry," as well as against individuals from North Korea, Iran and Belarus who are "supporting Russia's war efforts," the New Zealand Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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US Supreme Court greenlights nuclear waste license in Texas

19 Jun 2025 | 2:12 PM

Houston, June 19 (UNI) The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Texas can not challenge a federal approval of a privately-owned temporary nuclear waste storage site, as the state is not a party to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)'s licensing proceeding.

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Iran strikes Israeli military intelligence sites, not hospital: Media

Iran strikes Israeli military intelligence sites, not hospital: Media

19 Jun 2025 | 1:34 PM

Tehran, June 19 (UNI) Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said.

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Iran strikes Israeli military intelligence sites near hospital

Iran strikes Israeli military intelligence sites near hospital

19 Jun 2025 | 1:33 PM

Tehran, June 19 (UNI) Iran's strike in southern Israel on Thursday morning targeted military intelligence facilities, reported Iran's state news agency IRNA.

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Twin road mishaps claim 3 lives, injures 10 in Afghanistan's Jawzjan

19 Jun 2025 | 1:32 PM

Kabul, June 19 (UNI) Three commuters lost their lives, and 10 others sustained injuries in twin road accidents in northern Afghanistan's Jawzjan province on Wednesday, said a statement of the provincial police office on Thursday.

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Iraq calls for emergency meeting of Arab FMs over regional tensions

Iraq calls for emergency meeting of Arab FMs over regional tensions

19 Jun 2025 | 1:08 PM

Baghdad, June 19 (UNI) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Wednesday called for an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers on the sidelines of the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference in Istanbul to address regional challenges.

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Israel says launched fresh airstrikes in W Iran

Israel says launched fresh airstrikes in W Iran

19 Jun 2025 | 1:04 PM

Jerusalem/Tehran, June 19 (UNI) Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Effie Defrin said in a video statement that Israeli Air Force launched new attacks in western Iran on Wednesday evening.

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5.9-magnitude quake hits 107 km SE of Nemuro, Japan: USGS

5.9-magnitude quake hits 107 km SE of Nemuro, Japan: USGS

19 Jun 2025 | 1:02 PM

New York, June 19 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 107 km SE of Nemuro, Japan at 23:08:05 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Russia ready to support Iran's peaceful nuclear development: Putin

Russia ready to support Iran's peaceful nuclear development: Putin

19 Jun 2025 | 1:01 PM

St Petersburg, June 19 (UNI) Russia is prepared to support Iran's peaceful nuclear development while addressing Israel's security concerns, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a meeting with the heads of leading global news agencies in St. Petersburg.

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NATO rearmament not threat to Russia: Putin

NATO rearmament not threat to Russia: Putin

19 Jun 2025 | 12:26 PM

St Petersburg, June 19 (UNI) Russia does not consider any rearmament efforts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a threat to its national security, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a meeting with the heads of major global news agencies.

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Russian Air Defences shot down 81 Ukrainian drones at night: Defence Ministry

Russian Air Defences shot down 81 Ukrainian drones at night: Defence Ministry

19 Jun 2025 | 12:20 PM

Moscow, June 19 (UNI) Russian air defences destroyed 81 Ukrainian drones at night, the Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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Wellington imposes new sanctions against Russia, North Korea, Iran, Belarus

Wellington imposes new sanctions against Russia, North Korea, Iran, Belarus

19 Jun 2025 | 12:18 PM

Jakarta, June 19 (UNI) New Zealand has imposed another package of sanctions against Russian individuals and organisations allegedly "involved in the production of drones and other weaponry," as well as against individuals from North Korea, Iran and Belarus who are "supporting Russia's war efforts," the New Zealand Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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Israel strikes near heavy-water reactor in Iran's Khondab: Reports

Israel strikes near heavy-water reactor in Iran's Khondab: Reports

19 Jun 2025 | 11:25 AM

Tehran, June 19 (UNI) The area near ​a heavy-water reactor in Iran's Khondab was attacked by Israel, but there is no threat of leakage, Iranian news agency ISNA reported on Thursday.

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Russia ready to hand over 3,000 more bodies of Ukrainian soldiers: Putin

Russia ready to hand over 3,000 more bodies of Ukrainian soldiers: Putin

19 Jun 2025 | 11:15 AM

St. Petersburg, June 19 (UNI) Russia is prepared to hand over the bodies of an additional 3,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

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Iran fired 20 missiles at Israel in latest attack: Israeli broadcasting corporation

Iran fired 20 missiles at Israel in latest attack: Israeli broadcasting corporation

19 Jun 2025 | 11:14 AM

Tel Aviv, June 19 (UNI) Iran fired about 20 missiles at Israel in its latest attack, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) reported.

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