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June 22, 2025 12:46 PM June 22, 2025 12:46 PM

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Iran launches fresh missile attacks on Israel following US action

In response to the U.S. airstrikes on its three nuclear facilities, Iran launched over 30 ballistic missiles at Israel early today. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile attack, which hit several areas across central Israel, including Haifa. The missiles struck several locations acr...

June 22, 2025 12:14 PM June 22, 2025 12:14 PM

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Bangladesh joins tri-nation meeting with China & Pakistan in Kunming

  Bangladesh, China and Pakistan held an informal trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 9th China-South Asia Exposition and the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation meeting in Kunming on Thursday. A Bangladesh foreign ministry's press release issued last night said, Bangladesh's former Acting Forei...

June 22, 2025 10:37 AM June 22, 2025 10:37 AM

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Iran warns of ‘everlasting consequences’ after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the United States after American forces, in coordination with Israel, carried out precision military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities.   In a social media post, Araghchi accused the U.S. of violating the UN Charter, i...

June 22, 2025 10:33 AM June 22, 2025 10:33 AM

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Iran terms attacks on nuclear sites a violation of international law

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation has stated that the attacks on its nuclear sites constitute a violation of international law. Tehran's agency said radiation system data and field surveys do not show signs of contamination or danger to residents near the sites of Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.   ...

June 22, 2025 9:24 AM June 22, 2025 9:24 AM

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Sri Lanka thanks India for evacuating its nationals from Iran under Operation Sindhu

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has thanked the Indian Government for its timely assistance in evacuating Sri Lankan nationals from Iran alongside Indian citizens. Calling it a “thoughtful act,” Herath said the gesture reflects the deep bonds and enduring partnership between Sri Lanka an...

June 22, 2025 9:08 AM June 22, 2025 9:08 AM

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Israeli PM congratulated President Trump’s decision to strike Iran, calls it historic

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Trump on his decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities. He released a video praising Mr Trump’s decision to attack Iran, stating that it will change the history. He further said, under Operation Rising Lion, Israel has done trul...

June 22, 2025 8:37 AM June 22, 2025 8:37 AM

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UK House of Commons passes assisted dying bill for terminally Ill Adults

In Britain, the House of Commons has approved a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, paving the way for a major social change in society. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, passed by a vote of 314 against 291 in the House of Commons, the lower house of Parliament, cleared...

June 22, 2025 8:33 AM June 22, 2025 8:33 AM

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At least 8 dead, 13 injured in Brazil hot air balloon tragedy

In Brazil, at least eight people died in a hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, last night. Governor Jorginho Mello confirmed that 21 people were on board, with 13 survivors, including the pilot. The crash occurred near a health centre. According to the ...