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China expanding use of smart microgrid systems to cut carbon emissions

19 May 2025 | 7:36 PM

Beijing, May 19 (UNI) China is rapidly expanding its use of microgrids across industrial hubs, part of a wider push to cut emissions, reduce reliance on coal, and decentralise its power supply.

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UK attracts scientists leaving US with new long term funding initiatives

19 May 2025 | 7:23 PM

London, May 19 (UNI) The UK is rolling out a series of long-term funding initiatives aimed at attracting top researchers leaving the United States, amid renewed policy shifts, budget cuts, and changing research priorities under President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Israel to assume full control of Gaza Strip as IDF intensifies offensive

19 May 2025 | 7:14 PM

Tel Aviv, May 19 (UNI) Israel will assume full control of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday, marking a major escalation in the country’s months-long campaign against Hamas and signalling what critics fear could be a long-term occupation of the battered Palestinian enclave.

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World Health Assembly rejects Taiwan-related proposal again

19 May 2025 | 6:36 PM

Geneva, May 19 (UNI) The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday decided not to include in its agenda a so-called proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer.

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4 killed, 3 injured as train collides with motorcycles in Indonesia

19 May 2025 | 5:45 PM

Jakarta, May 19 (UNI) Four people were killed and three others injured after an inter-city train struck seven motorcycles allegedly crossing a railway track in Indonesia's East Java province on Monday, police said.

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IDF to launch 'unprecedented attack' on 3 regions of Gaza Strip - Spokesperson

IDF to launch 'unprecedented attack' on 3 regions of Gaza Strip - Spokesperson

19 May 2025 | 5:28 PM

Beirut, May 19 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on the residents of the Khan Yunis, Bani Suheila and Abasan municipalities of the Gaza Strip to evacuate as it was preparing to launch and "unprecedented" military operation, IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Monday.

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WHO proposes budget cut of 21 pc for 2026-2027 - Head

WHO proposes budget cut of 21 pc for 2026-2027 - Head

19 May 2025 | 5:16 PM

Geneva, May 19 (UNI) The proposed budget of the World Health Organization (WHO) for 2026 and 2027 has been reduced by 21% due to the withdrawal of the United States from the organization, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

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Trump's tax-cut bill passes Congress committee vote

19 May 2025 | 5:08 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) US President Donald Trump's tax-cut bill passed a key congressional committee vote on Sunday, paving the way for a chamber-wide vote.

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Türkiye urges immediate end to Israeli ground offensive in Gaza

19 May 2025 | 4:02 PM

Ankara, May 19 (UNI) Türkiye on Monday strongly condemned Israel's intensified ground operations in Gaza, calling for an immediate halt to the offensive and the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave, media reports said.

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Russian prosecutors say label Amnesty International undesirable in country

19 May 2025 | 3:41 PM

Moscow, May 19 (UNI) The Russian Prosecutor General's Office said on Monday that it had recognized the activities of the international non-governmental organization Amnesty International as undesirable in the country.

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6 killed, 14 missing after flash floods, landslides hit Indonesia's West Papua

19 May 2025 | 3:38 PM

Jakarta, May 19 (UNI) Rescuers on Monday discovered five more bodies of victims of flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's West Papua province, bringing the death toll to six, while over 14 others remain missing, an official said.

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Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

19 May 2025 | 2:19 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, an official said.

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Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

19 May 2025 | 2:18 PM

Washington, May 19 (UNI) Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, an official said.

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Brazil sets up sanitary barriers to contain bird flu

19 May 2025 | 1:30 PM

Sao Paulo, May 19 (UNI) Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul began installing road barriers to contain an outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial farm in the municipality of Montenegro.

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Russia in dialogue with authorities of many countries on flights resumption - Watchdog

Russia in dialogue with authorities of many countries on flights resumption - Watchdog

19 May 2025 | 1:00 PM

Moscow, May 19 (UNI) The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) is in dialogue with the aviation authorities of many countries regarding the resumption of flights, the head of the agency, Dmitry Yadrov, told reporters on the sidelines of the HeliRussia 2025 forum.

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