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Bangladesh SC scraps corruption charges against Yunus

Bangladesh SC scraps corruption charges against Yunus

24 Apr 2025 | 2:28 PM

Dhaka, Apr 24 (UNI) The Bangladesh Supreme Court has scrapped corruption charges against Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, filed by the country’s Anti-Corruption-Commission, effectively ending all of Yunus’ legal troubles.

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9 killed, 70 injured in Russian drone and missile attack on Kiev

9 killed, 70 injured in Russian drone and missile attack on Kiev

24 Apr 2025 | 2:19 PM

Kiev, Apr 24 (UNI) Nine people were killed and over 70 injured in an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Kiev, said the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Thursday.

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EU whacks Apple, Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines

24 Apr 2025 | 1:55 PM

London, Aprl 24 (UNI) The European Union (EU) has imposed a €700 million ($797 million) fine on Apple and Meta for violating its digital competition law, media reports said on Thursday.

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Bangladesh's first renewable energy festival kicks off

24 Apr 2025 | 1:50 PM

Dhaka, Apr 24 (UNI) The Renewable Energy Fest 2025, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was inaugurated here Wednesday, aiming to chart a roadmap for a just and green energy transition.

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Trump to shut down agency funding developing countries: Report

Trump to shut down agency funding developing countries: Report

24 Apr 2025 | 11:46 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (UNI) The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that it will shut down the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a foreign aid agency known for funding infrastructure projects in developing countries, according to media reports.

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1 injured, houses damaged in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital

1 injured, houses damaged in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital

24 Apr 2025 | 11:30 AM

Sanaa, Apr 24 (UNI) At least one person was wounded and several houses were damaged in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday, witnesses and Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

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Russian Air Defences shot down 87 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

Russian Air Defences shot down 87 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

24 Apr 2025 | 10:45 AM

Moscow, Apr 24 (UNI) This night, Russian air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones over eight regions, the Defense Ministry said.

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Israeli hostage calls for prisoner swap in new Hamas video, warns of rising death risk

Israeli hostage calls for prisoner swap in new Hamas video, warns of rising death risk

24 Apr 2025 | 9:27 AM

Gaza, Apr 24 (UNI) Hamas's armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, on Wednesday published a video showing an Israeli hostage calling for an immediate prisoner exchange, marking a fresh attempt to push for negotiations amid ongoing hostilities.

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12 U.S. states sue Trump administration over

12 U.S. states sue Trump administration over "illegal tariffs"

24 Apr 2025 | 8:54 AM

San Fancisco, Apr 24 (UNI) A coalition of 12 U.S. states sued U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday over "illegal tariffs" in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.

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12 injured in Russia's airstrike on Kiev

12 injured in Russia's airstrike on Kiev

24 Apr 2025 | 8:26 AM

Kiev, Apr 24 (UNI) At least 12 people were injured in Russia's airstrike on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev early Thursday morning, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

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Trump criticises Zelensky for not recognising Russian control of Crimea

24 Apr 2025 | 1:29 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (UNI) US President Trump lambasted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday over his remarks that his country would not recognise Russian control of Crimea.

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Pakistan PM calls National Security Committee meeting 'to respond to Indian actions'

23 Apr 2025 | 10:37 PM

Islamabad, Apr 23 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee on Thursday morning “to respond to the Indian actions”.

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Four killed, 30,000 affected by flooding in Somalia: UN

23 Apr 2025 | 9:52 PM

Mogadishu, Apr 23 (UNI) Four people, including three children, have been killed and nearly 30,000 others impacted by flash floods caused by moderate to heavy rains in Somalia over the last week, the United Nations relief agency has reported.

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