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4 IS militants arrested in Iraq

22 Mar 2025 | 12:42 AM

Baghdad, Mar 21 (UNI) Four extremist Islamic State (IS) militants were arrested in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah and Salahuddin provinces, Iraqi security authorities said on Friday.

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Indonesia prepares for annual Eid exodus, ensuring smooth travel for millions

21 Mar 2025 | 11:28 PM

Jakarta, Mar 21 (UNI) The Indonesian transport authorities have prepared to ensure that the annual mass exodus involving millions of travellers runs smoothly ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday season.

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Israeli army intercepted 2 rockets from Gaza

21 Mar 2025 | 10:19 PM

Jerusalem, Mar 21 (UNI) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Friday in a statement that its air force has intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel.

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Sudanese army controls presidential palace in central Khartoum

21 Mar 2025 | 10:03 PM

Khartoum, Mar 21 (UNI) The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Friday regained control of the presidential palace in central Khartoum, which had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, according to official Sudan TV.

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Quake measuring 6.3 strikes south of Panama, Costa Rica

21 Mar 2025 | 9:44 PM

Panama City, Mar 21 (UNI) A 6.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded south of Panama on Friday morning, according to the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Panama.

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Iran's supreme leader warns U.S. against using threats

21 Mar 2025 | 9:36 PM

Tehran, Mar 21 (UNI) Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned here on Friday that the United States and its allies will receive a "hard slap" if they use threats when dealing with Iran.

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Quake measring 6.2 hits 123 km SSE of Burica, Panama

21 Mar 2025 | 9:31 PM

New York, Mar 21 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted 123 km SSE of Burica, Panama at 2025-03-21 14:50:51 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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10 terrorists killed in military operation in NW Pak

10 terrorists killed in military operation in NW Pak

21 Mar 2025 | 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Mar 21 (UNI) Pakistani military announced late Thursday night that security forces had killed 10 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the Dera Ismail Khan district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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Heathrow Airport in London closed due to power outage from nearby fire

Heathrow Airport in London closed due to power outage from nearby fire

21 Mar 2025 | 4:18 PM

London, Mar 21 (UNI) London's Heathrow Airport remains closed until midnight Friday due to a "significant power outage" caused by a fire at a nearby electricity substation, a spokesperson said.

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Warming ties: Pakistani DPM and FM Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch to visit Dhaka

Warming ties: Pakistani DPM and FM Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch to visit Dhaka

21 Mar 2025 | 3:48 PM

Dhaka, Mar 21 (UNI) In another sign of the fast-warming ties between Dhaka and Islamabad ever since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch are to visit Dhaka in April, with a five-day gap between their arrivals.

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Trump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power to block his policies

Trump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power to block his policies

21 Mar 2025 | 1:20 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called on the U.S. Supreme Court to limit the power of federal judges to issue injunctions that block his administration's policies, indicating growing tensions between the president and the judiciary system.

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2 of 6 missing foreign hikers in Philippines found, search for 4 continues

21 Mar 2025 | 12:09 PM

Manila, Mar 21 (UNI) Rescuers on Friday found two of the six missing foreign nationals who went missing while hiking in a central Philippine volcanic mountain, a village leader confirmed to the local media.

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SL air force training aircraft crashes, pilots safe

SL air force training aircraft crashes, pilots safe

21 Mar 2025 | 11:05 AM

Colombo, Mar 21 (UNI) A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crashed in Wariyapola, located in the North Western Province, on Friday morning, with both pilots ejecting safely, according to a spokesperson.

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Russia says Ukraine's drone attack on oil depot violates proposed ceasefire

Russia says Ukraine's drone attack on oil depot violates proposed ceasefire

21 Mar 2025 | 10:54 AM

Moscow, Mar 21 (UNI) Russia's foreign ministry said Thursday that Ukraine had breached a proposed 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure by striking a Russian oil depot, according to media reports.

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Israeli gov’t approves dismissal of Israel Security Agency chief - Office

Israeli gov’t approves dismissal of Israel Security Agency chief - Office

21 Mar 2025 | 10:53 AM

Tel Aviv, Mar 21 (UNI) The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously approved the termination of the powers of Israeli Security Agency (ISA) Director Ronen Bar, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Friday.

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