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Russia 'one of few countries helping Burkina Faso with arms', says President Ibrahim Traoré

12 May 2025 | 8:15 PM

Moscow / Ouagadougou, May 12 (UNI) Russia is ‘one of the few countries’ that is helping Burkina Faso With Arms, said Ibrahim Traoré.

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Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks on May 13 - Office

12 May 2025 | 7:30 PM

Tel Aviv, May 12 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a delegation to be sent to Qatar on May 13 to continue negotiations on a settlement in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Monday.

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Huawei-UBTech partner to boost AI-robotics development in Chinese homes and factories

12 May 2025 | 7:22 PM

Beijing, May 12 (UNI) Huawei Technologies has partnered up with UBTech Robotics to advance the development of humanoids for factories and households, as part of China’s initiative on the broader adoption of robotics in all sectors.

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Trade deal marks 'fresh start' in US-China relationship - White House

12 May 2025 | 7:19 PM

Washington, May 12 (UNI) The United States and China made a "historic fresh start" in bilateral relations by reaching a trade agreement, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Monday.

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Iran warns European powers against "abusing" snapback mechanism

12 May 2025 | 7:14 PM

Tehran, May 12 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned France, Britain, and Germany of the consequences for "abusing" the snapback mechanism.

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13 killed in West Java blast as Indonesian Army destroys expired ammunition

12 May 2025 | 7:10 PM

Jakarta, May 12 (UNI) At least 13 people were killed when the Indonesian Army destroyed expired ammunition in West Java province on Monday, a military officer said.

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Russia invites 150 countries, 20 global organisations for 13th High Representatives meeting on Security

12 May 2025 | 6:57 PM

Moscow, May 12 (UNI) Over 150 countries and over 20 international organisations have been invited to the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives in charge of Security Issues, which will be held in Moscow from May 27-29 under the chairmanship of Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu.

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Kurdish secessionist group PKK announces dissolution, ending armed insurgency in Turkiye

12 May 2025 | 6:29 PM

Ankara, May 12 (UNI) Türkiye’s outlawed Kurdish militant group, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has announced its dissolution and the end of its armed insurgency, bringing to close a bloody conflict that has spanned over four decades.

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UNHCR hands over a thousand earthquake-resistant houses to Afghan families in Paktika

UNHCR hands over a thousand earthquake-resistant houses to Afghan families in Paktika

12 May 2025 | 6:02 PM

Kabul, May 12 (UNI) Nearly three years after a deadly earthquake levelled parts of southeastern Afghanistan, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has delivered 1,000 newly built, earthquake-resistant homes to families in Giyan district, Paktika Province.

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Israel says no ceasefire for release of US-hostage Edan Alexander

Israel says no ceasefire for release of US-hostage Edan Alexander

12 May 2025 | 5:44 PM

Jerusalem, May 13 (UN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there would be no ceasefire in exchange for the release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli-U.S. hostage who was freed by Hamas today.

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13 killed in Indonesian army ammunition disposal blast

13 killed in Indonesian army ammunition disposal blast

12 May 2025 | 4:03 PM

Jakarta, May 12 (UNI) At least 13 people were killed when the Indonesian army destroyed expired ammunition in West Java province on Monday, a military officer said.

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Hamas says to release Israeli-U.S. hostage on Monday

Hamas says to release Israeli-U.S. hostage on Monday

12 May 2025 | 3:40 PM

Gaza, May 12 (UNI) Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said on Monday that it will release Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander from the Gaza Strip.

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3 mineworkers killed in Afghanistan's Badakhshan

3 mineworkers killed in Afghanistan's Badakhshan

12 May 2025 | 2:00 PM

Kabul, May 12 (UNI) Three miners lost their lives after part of a mine of mini-precious stones collapsed in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on Sunday, local media reported Monday.

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U.S. notifies Israel Hamas plans to release Israeli-American hostage: PM office

U.S. notifies Israel Hamas plans to release Israeli-American hostage: PM office

12 May 2025 | 10:33 AM

Jerusalem, May 12 (UNI) The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms that the United States has informed Israel that Hamas will release hostage Edan Alexander "without any compensation or conditions," in what Washington described as a goodwill gesture expected to pave the way for broader negotiations.

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7 Killed, 34 injured as tourist boat sinks off Indonesia's Bengkulu Province

7 Killed, 34 injured as tourist boat sinks off Indonesia's Bengkulu Province

12 May 2025 | 9:22 AM

Jakarta, May 12 (UNI) Seven domestic tourists were killed and 34 others injured after a wooden vessel sank in Indonesia's Bengkulu province, a senior rescuer said on Monday.

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