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US, Russia start fresh talks in Saudi Arabia

24 Mar 2025 | 3:56 PM

Riyadh, Mar 24 (UNI) U.S. and Russian delegations began a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, eyeing a Ukraine settlement and Black Sea ceasefire deal before securing a broader agreement.

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China refutes claims of former Philippine president Duterte seeking asylum

24 Mar 2025 | 3:31 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that China has never received any asylum application from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte or his family.

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Second round of talks on ending Ukraine war, progress in wail

24 Mar 2025 | 2:42 PM

Riyadh, Mar 24 (UNI) Second round of talks between senior representatives of US and Russia in the Saudi’s capital Riyadh yesterday, and they are making a significant progress in ending war in Ukraine.

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Japan creates Joint Operations Command in Defense Ministry - Govt

Japan creates Joint Operations Command in Defense Ministry - Govt

24 Mar 2025 | 2:24 PM

Tokyo, Mar 24 (UNI) A Joint Operations Command was created in Japan’s Ministry of Defense on Monday to improve defense efficiency and flexibility and enhance cooperation with allies, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference.

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China launches clinical trial of domestic tuberculosis vaccine

24 Mar 2025 | 2:22 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) China's self-developed novel tuberculosis mRNA vaccine started a clinical trial at Beijing Chest Hospital on Monday, according to the local newspaper Beijing Evening News.

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Myanmar launches youth center to mark 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day

24 Mar 2025 | 2:19 PM

Yangon, Mar 24 (UNI) Myanmar opened a youth center in Thakayta township of Yangon region on Sunday to mark the 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day, state-run newspaper The Mirror reported on Monday.

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New stage of Russian-US negotiations begins in Saudi Arabia - Reports

New stage of Russian-US negotiations begins in Saudi Arabia - Reports

24 Mar 2025 | 1:10 PM

Doha, Mar 24 (UNI) A new stage of negotiations between Russia and the United States has started in Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya broadcaster reported on Monday.

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S Korea's court holds 2nd preparatory hearing of President Yoon's criminal trial

S Korea's court holds 2nd preparatory hearing of President Yoon's criminal trial

24 Mar 2025 | 12:54 PM

Seoul, Mar 24 (UNI) South Korea's court on Monday held the second preparatory hearing of the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's criminal trial.

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Canada calls early election to take on Trump

Canada calls early election to take on Trump

24 Mar 2025 | 12:19 PM

Ottawa, Mar 24 (UNI) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called an early election on April 28, pledging to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff impositions and annexation threats.

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China, Thailand to hold joint maritime exercise

24 Mar 2025 | 12:18 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) China and Thailand will hold a joint maritime exercise near Zhanjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, from late March to early April, China's Ministry of National Defense said on Monday.

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NZ, India start comprehensive FTA consultation

NZ, India start comprehensive FTA consultation

24 Mar 2025 | 11:40 AM

Wellington, Mar 24 (UNI): The public consultation on New Zealand's negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India was launched on Monday.

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Wildfire in Japan's Okayama continues to spread

Wildfire in Japan's Okayama continues to spread

24 Mar 2025 | 11:24 AM

Tokyo, Mar 24 (UNI) A wildfire that broke out in a mountainous area of Japan's Okayama City over the weekend has continued to spread, with firefighting efforts still underway.

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Russian air defense shot down 28 Ukrainian drones overnight - Defense Ministry

Russian air defense shot down 28 Ukrainian drones overnight - Defense Ministry

24 Mar 2025 | 11:14 AM

Moscow, Mar 24 (UNI) Russian air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 28 Ukrainian drones over the Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

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SKorean PM thanks court for reinstating him as acting president

SKorean PM thanks court for reinstating him as acting president

24 Mar 2025 | 11:11 AM

Seoul, Mar 24 (UNI) South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo thanked the Constitutional Court for reinstating him as acting president, the prime minister's office reported.

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Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for cat killer

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for cat killer

24 Mar 2025 | 11:05 AM

Dhaka, Mar 24 (UNI) A court in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, has issued an arrest warrant against a man in a case filed over the death of a cat.

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