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Japanese PM sends offering to notorious war-linked shrine

Japanese PM sends offering to notorious war-linked shrine

21 Apr 2025 | 10:25 AM

Tokyo, Apr 21 (UNI) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of the country's past brutal militarism, on the occasion of its spring festival.

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China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft obtains type certificate

China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft obtains type certificate

21 Apr 2025 | 10:17 AM

Beijing, Apr 21 (UNI) China's independently developed AG600 large amphibious firefighting aircraft on Sunday obtained its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in Beijing, marking its successful development and approval to enter the market.

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One killed, 11 injured in suspected apartment arson in Seoul

21 Apr 2025 | 9:51 AM

Seoul, Apr 21 (UNI) One person was killed and 11 others injured on Monday morning in what was alleged to be an apartment arson in South Korea's capital Seoul, Yonhap news agency said, citing the fire authorities.

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Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-26 returns to Earth with crew

Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-26 returns to Earth with crew

21 Apr 2025 | 8:22 AM

Moscow, Apr 21 (UNI) The crew of the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft safely returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday morning, the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on its website.

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Easter truce declared by Russia expires without extension

21 Apr 2025 | 8:21 AM

Moscow, Apr 21 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued no orders to extend the Easter truce which has expired on Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told TASS news agency.

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UK to boost production of explosives, shells to hedge against dependence on US - Reports

UK to boost production of explosives, shells to hedge against dependence on US - Reports

21 Apr 2025 | 8:13 AM

London, Apr 21 (UNI) As part of efforts to eliminate dependence on the United States and France in the production of ammunition, the United Kingdom intends to significantly increase the production of hexogen explosive, which is used in NATO 155-millimeter shells, the Times newspaper reported, citing a UK defense company.

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12 killed in US airstrikes at Yemen's Sana'a

12 killed in US airstrikes at Yemen's Sana'a

21 Apr 2025 | 8:06 AM

Doha, Apr 21 (UNI) At least 12 people were killed in US airstrikes on a market and residential area in the center of Yemen's capital of Sana'a, and another 30 were injured, the health ministry of Shia movement Ansar Allah (Houthi) said.

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Trump claims other countries asking for lower tariffs

Trump claims other countries asking for lower tariffs

21 Apr 2025 | 8:01 AM

Washington, Apr 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump claimed that many world leaders and business leaders were asking the US administration to reduce customs tariffs.

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Democratic Party ignores Biden in Easter Greeting - Reports

Democratic Party ignores Biden in Easter Greeting - Reports

21 Apr 2025 | 7:59 AM

Washington, Apr 21 (UNI) The US Democratic Party has published an Easter greeting, which was accompanied by archival photos of the latest Democratic presidents, with the exception of former US leader Joe Biden, Fox News reported.

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175 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani jails

21 Apr 2025 | 7:49 AM

Kabul, Apr 21 (UNI) A total of 175 Afghan inmates imprisoned in Pakistan have been set free and returned to their homeland, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said in a statement on Sunday.

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Afghan police seize over 44,000 stimulant tablets, destroy drug labs

21 Apr 2025 | 7:47 AM

Kabul, Apr 21 (UNI) Afghan police have seized 44,100 stimulant tablets in Nimroz province in western Afghanistan, the office of the Deputy Minister of Interior for Counter-Narcotics said in a statement on Sunday.

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Lebanese army officer, 2 soldiers killed in ammunition explosion in S Lebanon

21 Apr 2025 | 12:47 AM

Beirut / Jerusalem, Apr 20 (UNI) A Lebanese army officer and two soldiers were killed in an ammunition explosion on Sunday in southern Lebanon, according to a statement issued by the army's Directorate of Guidance.

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Israel admits "professional failures" in Gaza attack that killed 15 medics

20 Apr 2025 | 11:47 PM

Jerusalem, Apr 20 (UNI) The Israeli military on Sunday admitted that a series of "professional failures" resulted in the killing of 15 emergency responders in southern Gaza last month, including personnel from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Civil Defence teams and a United Nations employee.

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69 pc of Gaza under Israeli displacement orders: UN agency

20 Apr 2025 | 11:45 PM

Gaza, Apr 20 (UNI) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said Sunday that 69 percent of the Gaza Strip is under active Israeli displacement orders.

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Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake hints at fresh revelations in 2019 Easter attacks in new probe

Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake hints at fresh revelations in 2019 Easter attacks in new probe

20 Apr 2025 | 10:59 PM

Colombo, Apr 20 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake has hinted at fresh revelations in a key investigation, even as the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

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