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39th International Travel Expo kicks off in Hong Kong

12 Jun 2025 | 6:11 PM

Hong Kong, June 12 (UNI) The 39th International Travel Expo opened on Thursday, with about 500 exhibitors from over 60 countries and regions showcasing their latest tour routes and services.

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Imran's bail plea hearing cancelled as judge goes on leave

Imran's bail plea hearing cancelled as judge goes on leave

12 Jun 2025 | 5:09 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (UNI) Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan expressed hope for the early release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi in the 190 million pounds case, which was cancelled after a judge went on leave.

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Flash floods wreak havoc in Afghanistan’s province

12 Jun 2025 | 5:04 PM

Kabul, June 12 (UNI) Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have wreaked havoc in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, destroying homes, farmland, and livestock.

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Microchip giant NVIDIA woos European markets amid ongoing US-China trade war

12 Jun 2025 | 5:00 PM

Santa Clara, June 12 (UNI) American microchip giant NVIDIA is now wooing European markets, pledging to build 20 AI factories across Europe, as the ongoing US-China trade war has led to the tech conglomerate to suffer huge losses.

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Australian govt launches five-year strategy to address falling vaccination rates

12 Jun 2025 | 3:57 PM

Canberra, June 12 (UNI) The Australian government has launched a new five-year strategy to address declining vaccination rates.

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Iran ready to fire missiles at Iran without hesitation, say Iranian leaders

Iran ready to fire missiles at Iran without hesitation, say Iranian leaders

12 Jun 2025 | 3:52 PM

Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 12 (UNI) Israel is fully prepared to launch an operation against Iran in case of any attack on its soil, and has already briefed US officials about its policy. In response, Iran has also said that it will launch missiles at Israel should there be any provocation.

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Oman to host 6th round of Iran-U.S. talks on Sunday

12 Jun 2025 | 3:52 PM

Muscat, June 12 (UNI) The sixth round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Muscat on Sunday, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi announced on Thursday.

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Israel prepares to strike Iran: Reports

12 Jun 2025 | 3:47 PM

Washington, June 12 (UNI) U.S. intelligence indicated that Israel has been making preparations to strike Iran, possibly targeting its nuclear facilities, media reported Thursday.

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Pak finalises budget in agreement with IMF demands, says finance secy

Pak finalises budget in agreement with IMF demands, says finance secy

12 Jun 2025 | 3:20 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (UNI) Pakistan has managed to finalise its budget in agreement with the demands of the IMF, said Secretary Finance Imdadullah Bosal on Tuesday.

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Australian police charge woman with trafficking students from Papua New Guinea

12 Jun 2025 | 1:23 PM

Brisbane, June 12 (UNI) A woman has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on charges of human trafficking after allegedly luring students from Papua New Guinea (PNG) to Australia with fake scholarships before exploiting them.

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German Defence minister arrives in Kiev to discuss continuing military aid: Reports

12 Jun 2025 | 12:50 PM

Kyiv, June 12 (UNI) German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Kiev to discuss the continuation of military aid to Ukraine, German news portal Tagesschau reported on Thursday.

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US Police encircle group of protesters in Los Angeles, warn arrests before letting go

12 Jun 2025 | 11:44 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (UNI) Police in Los Angeles have briefly encircled a group of protesters and started arresting some of them, before eventually letting all of them go and warning that they will be detained if they return, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.

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Los Angeles Police use stun grenades, cavalry against protesters: Correspondent

Los Angeles Police use stun grenades, cavalry against protesters: Correspondent

12 Jun 2025 | 10:13 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (UNI) Police in Los Angeles used stun grenades and cavalry against protesters, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.

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UN voices concern over sudden surge in displacement in Haiti

UN voices concern over sudden surge in displacement in Haiti

12 Jun 2025 | 10:10 AM

United Nations, June 12 (UNI) UN humanitarians on Wednesday voiced concern over the alarming rise in internal displacement as a result of violence in Haiti.

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Eight new members announced for U.S. CDC vaccine advisory panel

Eight new members announced for U.S. CDC vaccine advisory panel

12 Jun 2025 | 9:36 AM

New York, June 12 (UNI) U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight doctors and researchers, including two prominent critics of federal scientists and the Joe Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine policies, to replace roughly half the members he fired from an expert panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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