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Iran says death toll from Israeli attacks nears 1,100

08 Jul 2025 | 9:15 AM

Tehran, July 8 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli attacks on Iran between June 13 and 24 has reached 1,060, head of Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Saeed Ohadi said.

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U.S. scientists use satellite data to evaluate forest recovery after wildfires

08 Jul 2025 | 9:12 AM

Los Angeles, July 8 (UNI) Scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) have developed a cost-effective method using satellite data to assess how forests recover from wildfires, potentially transforming land and fire management practices, a release of the agency said.

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China renews yellow alerts for high temperatures, rainstorms

08 Jul 2025 | 9:00 AM

Beijing, July 8 (UNI) China's national observatory renewed yellow alerts today, warning of high temperatures and rainstorms in several regions of the country.

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Trump announces 25 pc tariffs on S.Korea and Japan, threatens five other nations with 40 pc duties

Trump announces 25 pc tariffs on S.Korea and Japan, threatens five other nations with 40 pc duties

08 Jul 2025 | 8:32 AM

Washington, July 7 (UNI) President Donald Trump on Monday said the US will impose 25% tariffs on goods from South Korea and Japan by August 1, while also threatening to hit five other nations with import duties of up to 40% by next month.

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Commercial vessel attacked off Yemeni coast: report

08 Jul 2025 | 8:18 AM

Aden, Yemen, July 8 (UNI) A merchant vessel was attacked by multiple rocket-propelled grenades fired from small craft off Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, according to reports by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) yesterday.

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Serbia battles hundreds of wildfires as heatwave triggers national emergency

08 Jul 2025 | 8:11 AM

Belgrade, July 8 (UNI) Serbia is battling a surge of wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, prompting several regions to declare a state of emergency and to deploy military forces.

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Russia's ex-transport minister dies of suspected suicide hours after Putin fires him

08 Jul 2025 | 2:39 AM

Moscow, July 7 (UNI) Russia's Minister of Transport reportedly killed himself just hours after being fired by President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run Tass news agency, which cited the national Investigative Committee.

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King Charles pays tribute to victims on 20th anniversary of 7/7 bombings

07 Jul 2025 | 7:38 PM

London, July 7 (UNI) In a deeply moving statement commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, King Charles III paid tribute to the victims and first responders of the 2005 terrorist attacks while calling on Britons to uphold unity and resilience in the face of hatred.

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Relations with India at crucial stage of improvement and development: China

07 Jul 2025 | 7:32 PM

Beijing, July 7 (UNI) China today said its relations with India are at a "crucial stage of improvement and development’’, and Beijing is ready to work with New Delhi to move bilateral relations forward on a sound and steady track.

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New survey in Bangladesh reveals strong political disillusionment in youth

07 Jul 2025 | 6:56 PM

Dhaka, July 7 (UNI) Amid the ongoing socio-political flux in Bangladesh, a recently conducted national survey has revealed a strong debilitating interest among youth regarding any participation in the national polls, owing to great frustration and political disillusionment, reports Daily Star.

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Tesla shares tank by 7 pc amid Trump-Musk feud over new mega bill

07 Jul 2025 | 6:45 PM

Austin, July 7 (UNI) Amid the ongoing row between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, the businessman’s company Tesla is facing a bad time, with the automotive giant’s shares tanking by 7.6% today, reports CNN.

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Eight Turkish soldiers dead in Iraq due to fatal exposure to methane gas, says Defence Ministry

07 Jul 2025 | 4:48 PM

Ankara/Damascus, July 7 (UNI) The death toll of Turkish soldiers rose to eight after three more succumbed to methane gas exposure during a search and clearance operation in a cave in northern Iraq, Türkiye's Defence Ministry said today.

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Russia downs 6 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow

07 Jul 2025 | 2:30 PM

Moscow, July 7 (UNI) Russian air defense forces shot down six Ukrainian drones attempting to attack Moscow on Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.

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3 dead, 2 missing after mountain collapse in southwest China

07 Jul 2025 | 2:21 PM

Chengdu, July 7 (UNI) Three people have died, and two others are missing following a mountain landslide on July 5 in Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said today.

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Russian FM urges BRICS nation to be leaders in creation of just multipolar world

07 Jul 2025 | 2:14 PM

Moscow, July 7 (UNI) Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged for BRICS nations to lead the process of creating a just multipolar world order, as global institutions undergo fundamental transformations.

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