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Russia attacks Kyiv with waves of drones, missiles

Waves of Russian drones and missiles struck districts across the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Tuesday, damaging an apartment building, sparking fires and injuring up to 16 people, city officials said.

June 17, 2025 11:30 am
 

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As economic growth slows, Pacific Islands should boost women in jobs, says World Bank

Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost economic growth.

June 17, 2025 10:30 am
 

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US reverses guidance pausing ICE raids on farms, hotels and restaurants, WaPo reports

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday told staff it was reversing guidance issued last week that agents were not to conduct immigration raids at farms, hotels and restaurants, the Washington Post reported late on Monday.

June 17, 2025 9:05 am
 

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Dozens killed by Israeli fire near Gaza aid sites

At least 22 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire near aid distribution sites operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

June 17, 2025 8:47 am
 

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Trump says expelling Russia from G7 was a 'mistake'

US President Donald Trump has made remarks to reporters with Canadian Prime
Minister Mark Carney as the Group of Seven (G7) summit begins in Canada.

June 17, 2025 7:01 am
 

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Iran lauds 'new method' as missiles hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa

Iranian missiles struck Israel’s Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa in an early morning raid on Monday, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week’s G7 meeting that the battle between the two old enemies could lead to a broader regional conflict.

June 16, 2025 5:06 pm
 

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Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters.

June 16, 2025 4:11 pm
 

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Australia's Albanese says he will press AUKUS, Indo Pacific security in Trump meeting

Increasing the number of nuclear powered submarines operated by Australia, Britain and the United States will make the Indo Pacific more secure and was in the United States’ interests, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

June 16, 2025 3:14 pm
 

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Two killed after bridge collapse in India

At least two people died and a number were swept away after a bridge over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city of Pune collapsed on Sunday, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

June 16, 2025 2:17 pm
 

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In Air India crash, canteen worker hopes for 'second miracle'

Around 30 minutes before an Air India jet crashed into a college hostel in India, Ravi Thakor, the cook in the hostel canteen, and his wife stepped out to deliver lunchboxes – leaving behind their two-year-old daughter and his mother.

June 16, 2025 1:26 pm
 

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Trump says he hopes Israel and Iran can strike deal

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he hopes Israel and Iran can broker a deal but said sometimes countries have to fight it out first.

June 16, 2025 12:36 pm
 

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Helicopter crash in northern India kills 7 on Hindu pilgrimage route

All seven people on a helicopter in northern India were killed early on Sunday when it crashed while ferrying passengers on a popular Hindu pilgrimage route in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, officials said.

June 16, 2025 11:28 am

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