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NASA crew departs ISS earlier than planned due to astronaut's medical issue

15 Jan 2026 | 8:14 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (UNI) NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, starting their journey back to Earth.

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Ukraine to impose state of emergency in energy sector

15 Jan 2026 | 8:11 AM

Kiev, Jan 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Wednesday that a state of emergency will be declared in the country's energy sector due to the impact of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions.

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Police issue warning after bombs found in Australian capital

15 Jan 2026 | 8:06 AM

Canberra, Jan 15 (UNI) The police force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has issued a community warning after explosive devices were found near public footpaths in northwest Canberra, the capital of Australia.

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5.5-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan: GFZ

15 Jan 2026 | 7:51 AM

Beijing, Jan 15 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Hokkaido, Japan at 2213 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

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Iran shuts down airspace for flights to or from Iran

15 Jan 2026 | 7:50 AM

Cairo, Jan 15 (UNI) Iran issued a Notice to Airmen alert late on Wednesday night, closing its airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission from the country, media reported.

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Britain warns against non-essential travel to Israel amid heightened regional tensions

15 Jan 2026 | 7:41 AM

London, Jan 15 (UNI) The British government on Wednesday warned against "all but essential travel" to Israel, citing heightened regional tensions that could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts.

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6 killed in Northern California traffic crash: CHP

15 Jan 2026 | 7:37 AM

San Francisco, Jan 15 (UNI) Six people were killed and one was seriously injured Wednesday in a traffic accident in Northern California, the United States, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

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US notified that killing of Iran protesters has ceased, executions won’t take place, says Trump

15 Jan 2026 | 2:25 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said that Washington has been informed that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased and that the Islamic Republic will not proceed with executions as feared. .

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President Trump's Gaza peace plan entering Phase II: US special envoy Steve Witkoff announces

15 Jan 2026 | 1:44 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday that the US would move to implement the second phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza Peace Plan.

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US State Dept to temporarily halt immigrations from 75 countries including Iran, Pakistan, Russia

15 Jan 2026 | 12:30 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) The US State Department is set to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries as it tightens enforcement of laws designed to prevent new arrivals from becoming dependent on public assistance, according to an internal memo seen by Fox News.

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Iranian FM accuses Israel of dragging US into conflict with Tehran; Washington begins to withdraw troops from Middle East

15 Jan 2026 | 12:09 AM

Tehran/Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of trying to drag the US into a confrontation with Tehran and of instigating the massive political violence as the protests rage on.

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UK urges NATO to "strengthen Arctic defences"

14 Jan 2026 | 11:02 PM

London, Jan. 14 (UNI) British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Wednesday called on NATO to "step up its military and security presence in the Arctic", citing that the region is becoming "a front line of geopolitical competition" as climate change opens new shipping routes and exposes strategic resources.

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Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hossain says Dhaka yet to decide over participation in International Stabilisation Force

14 Jan 2026 | 10:58 PM

Dhaka, Jan 14 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hossain said Wednesday that the country is yet to make any decision regarding sending its forces to Gaza under the proposed multi-national International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for post-war security, emphasising that Dhaka has clearly laid out three definitive conditions.

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Putin, Lula exchange views on Venezuela situation over phone

14 Jan 2026 | 10:44 PM

Moscow, Jan. 14 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday exchanged views in a phone call on current international issues, with a focus on the situation in Venezuela, according to the Kremlin.
The two leaders emphasized that they share similar positions on safeguarding Venezuela's sovereignty and national interests, the Kremlin said in a news release.

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Death toll in central Philippine landfill landslide rises to 20

14 Jan 2026 | 9:33 PM

Manila, Jan. 14 (UNI) The death toll from the deadly landfill landslide in the central Philippine city of Cebu has climbed to 20, as rescuers continued searching on Wednesday for 16 missing workers, authorities said.
Cebu City officials said the number of individuals rescued remained at 18, all of whom sustained injuries after a portion of the dumpsite collapsed and swept the building in its path on Jan. 8.

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