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Iraq arrests 9 drug traffickers in Baghdad

Baghdad, Mar 5 (UNI) Iraqi security forces arrested nine drug traffickers in the capital Baghdad, the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) said on Wednesday.
Based on intelligence reports and three months of tracking, the security forces managed to dismantle one of the most dangerous drug trafficking criminal networks, the INSS said in a statement.
It said that initial investigations had led to the discovery of a main drug warehouse in eastern Baghdad, and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics.
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Iran condemns fresh US sanctions amid indirect nuclear talks

23 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM

Tehran, Apr 23 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday strongly condemned US's fresh sanctions on a number of individuals and entities linked with the Iranian energy, oil and gas sectors, as well as people involved in the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme.

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US VP JD Vance says Russia-Ukraine must reach a ceasefire or Washington will put out

23 Apr 2025 | 8:43 PM

Washington/Jaipur, Apr 23 (UNI) United States Vice President JD Vance has warned that Russia and Ukraine must reach a ceasefire agreement or the US will step down from its mediation efforts.

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World Bank lowers Bangladesh growth projection to 3 3pc in fiscal 2025

World Bank lowers Bangladesh growth projection to 3 3pc in fiscal 2025

23 Apr 2025 | 7:30 PM

Dhaka, Apr 23 (UNI) The World Bank has lowered Bangladesh's economic growth projection to 3.3% in the current fiscal, down from its January forecast of 4.1 percent due to the political uncertainty and persistent financial challenges facing the country.

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Sri Lanka signed MoU on Defence Cooperation with India 'with responsibility': Cabinet spokesperson

Sri Lanka signed MoU on Defence Cooperation with India 'with responsibility': Cabinet spokesperson

23 Apr 2025 | 4:23 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government signed the MoU on Defence Cooperation with India "with responsibility", and needs the consensus of New Delhi to disclose its contents, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa has said.

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Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ final words before his passing, said he was ‘tired but content’

Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ final words before his passing, said he was ‘tired but content’

23 Apr 2025 | 4:07 PM

Rome, Apr 23 (UNI) The Vatican has revealed the final words of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The 88-year-old spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church had reportedly said that he was both "tired" and at the same time "content", and thanked his longtime aide Massimiliano Strappetti.

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