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Israeli forces intercept missile fired from Yemen: IDF

07 Dec 2024 | 1:43 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 7 (UNI) The Israeli Air Force (IAF) intercepted a missile fired from Yemen toward Israel, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday.

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Iran starts evacuation of its military personnel from Syria: Reports

Iran starts evacuation of its military personnel from Syria: Reports

07 Dec 2024 | 1:33 PM

Tehran, Dec 7 (UNI) Iran initiated the evacuation of its military leaders and personnel from Syria, The New York Times reported, citing regional and three Iranian officials.

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S Korean ruling party leader, PM meeting after Prez Yoon address

07 Dec 2024 | 1:21 PM

Seoul, Dec 7 (UNI) The leader of the ruling People Power Party of South Korea, Han Dong-hoon, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo are holding an emergency meeting following an address from President Yoon Suk-yeol, Yonhap news agency reported.

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Ghana to hold general election on Saturday

07 Dec 2024 | 1:08 PM

Accra, Dec 7 (UNI) Nearly 18.8 million registered voters across Ghana will head to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president and 276 members of the country's unicameral parliament.

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Biden notifies order to conduct 2 strikes on IRGC targets in Syria in Nov

Biden notifies order to conduct 2 strikes on IRGC targets in Syria in Nov

07 Dec 2024 | 1:01 PM

Washington, Dec 7 (UNI) Outgoing US President Joe Biden twice ordered to conduct strikes on Syria in November to target Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities, according to a letter to Congress.

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State Dept urges US citizens to depart Syria now

State Dept urges US citizens to depart Syria now

07 Dec 2024 | 11:36 AM

Washington, Dec 7 (UNI) The US State Department has issued a security alert to urge US citizens to depart Syria.

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Over 370,000 Syrians displaced since start of hostilities: UN Spokesman

Over 370,000 Syrians displaced since start of hostilities: UN Spokesman

07 Dec 2024 | 11:20 AM

United Nations, Dec 7 (UNI) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that since the start of the fighting escalations in Syria, approximately 370,000 people have been displaced, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement Friday.

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Burkinabe Caretaker Prez announces dissolution of Govt: Reports

Burkinabe Caretaker Prez announces dissolution of Govt: Reports

07 Dec 2024 | 11:03 AM

Ouagadougou, Dec 7 (UNI) Burkinabe Caretaker President Ibrahim Traore has decided to dissolve the country's government and dismiss the prime minister, Burkinabe news portal LeFaso reported on Friday, citing the decree.

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Syrian Army defeats terrorist units in Homs Province: Defence Ministry

Syrian Army defeats terrorist units in Homs Province: Defence Ministry

07 Dec 2024 | 10:09 AM

Damascus, Dec 7 (UNI) The Syrian Armed Forces, supported by Russian and Syrian combat aircraft, carried out a successful operation, defeating terrorist units in the north of Homs province, the Syrian Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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South Korean Prez apologises for imposing Martial Law: Reports

South Korean Prez apologises for imposing Martial Law: Reports

07 Dec 2024 | 9:02 AM

Seoul, Dec 7 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologised for imposing martial law in the country and said he will not impose it again ahead of the upcoming impeachment vote, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing his statement.

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World war III already underway with risks of nuclear escalation – Serbia's Vulin

06 Dec 2024 | 10:52 PM

Belgrade, Dec 6 (UNI) The third world war has already begun, the only question is whether nuclear weapons will be used, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin said on Friday.

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Denmark receives four F-35 fighters from United States

06 Dec 2024 | 10:50 PM

Copenhagen, Dec 6 (UNI) Four F-35 fighter jets arrived in Denmark from the United States on Friday, bringing the country’s fleet of these jets to eight, the Danish armed forces said on Friday.

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Canada will now have Arctic ambassador - FM

06 Dec 2024 | 9:48 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (UNI) Canada is planning to create the office of Arctic ambassador, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Friday.

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Iraq urges Arab countries to coordinate efforts on Syria - PM

06 Dec 2024 | 9:48 PM

Baghdad, Dec 6 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani said that Arab countries need to develop a unified position on the events in Syria during his meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh on Friday.

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Emergency declare in California after earthquake - Governor

06 Dec 2024 | 8:16 PM

Sacramento, Dec 6 (UNI) California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday declared a state of emergency in the state after it was shaken by an earthquake.

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