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Israel claims strikes on Hamas, Hezbollah targets

Jerusalem, Apr 17 (UNI) Israel said on Thursday it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, targeting what it described as Hamas and Hezbollah infrastructure.
The Israeli military said it struck sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. "The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will operate against any attempts by Hezbollah to rebuild or establish a military presence under the guise of civilian cover," it said in a statement, without providing further details.
Separately, the Israeli military and the Shin Bet domestic security agency said they conducted a strike on Jabalia in northern Gaza, targeting what they described as a Hamas command and control center. The military said the site had been used to "plan and execute terror attacks against Israeli civilians and troops."
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Bangladesh 'locks' National ID card of former PM Sheikh Hasina, nine family members

21 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM

Dhaka, Apr 21 (UNI) Escalating its attacks against Sheikh Hasina and her family, the Bangladesh Election Commission's National Identity Registration Wing has blocked the National Identity cards of the former Prime Minister and nine of her family members.

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Philippines' military drills with U S opposed by regional countries: Chinese FM spokesperson

21 Apr 2025 | 8:21 PM

Beijing, Apr 21 (UNI) The Philippines' decision to conduct the large-scale military drills with the United States has been detested and opposed by regional countries, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Monday.

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Pope Francis leaves behind unique legacy in Catholic world

21 Apr 2025 | 7:19 PM

Rome, Apr 21 (UNI) Pope Francis, who passed away aged 88 today, was one of the Vatican’s most unique figures, with his papacy being marked by several unusual aspects.

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Iran's FM to visit China for talks on ties, US negotiations

Iran's FM to visit China for talks on ties, US negotiations

21 Apr 2025 | 7:09 PM

Tehran, Apr 21 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to China on Tuesday, during which he will discuss Iran's ongoing indirect negotiations with Washington, as well as Iran-China ties, with Chinese officials, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Monday.

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Wild fire engulfs Poland's Biebrza National Park

21 Apr 2025 | 6:25 PM

Warsaw, Apr 21 (UNI) A major wildfire has engulfed approximately 400 hectares of Biebrza National Park in northeastern Poland, local authorities confirmed Monday morning.

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