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Israeli military establishes control over more than 30 pc of Gaza Strip territory - Reports

Israeli military establishes control over more than 30 pc of Gaza Strip territory - Reports

Jerusalem, Apr 16 (UNI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have established control over more than 30% of the Gaza Strip since the resumption of hostilities in March, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported, citing Israeli and Egyptian officials.
Most of the captured territories are in the south of the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army has created a security corridor that completely includes the city of Rafah on the border with Egypt, the report said on Tuesday.
The IDF also plans to expand security zones in the northern part of the enclave, the report added.

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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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Istanbul earthquake precursor of 7-7 2 magnitude quake: Seismologist

Istanbul earthquake precursor of 7-7 2 magnitude quake: Seismologist

24 Apr 2025 | 1:37 PM

Istanbul, Apr 24 (UNI) The recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul was a precursor to a stronger 7-7.2 magnitude quake expected in 2045-2075, Turkish seismologist Ahmet Ercan told Sputnik on Thursday.

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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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