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Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro dies aged nearly 99 23 Jun 2025 - 04:18 pm
A view shows the 'Sphere within a sphere' by italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro in the Vatican Museum on its reopening day to the public on February 1, 2021 in Vatican City. Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP
France detains two after gunmen kill bride at wedding: source close to the case 23 Jun 2025 - 03:40 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. Armed police officers patrol the grounds of Akershus Fortress ahead of the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron (not in picture) who will meet with Norwegian Prime Minister in Oslo, Norway, on June 23, 2025. Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP.
UNRWA warns of severe financial crisis threatening continuity of its services 23 Jun 2025 - 03:11 pm
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South Korea gets first civilian defence minister in 60 years 23 Jun 2025 - 02:40 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. A window cleaner uses a squeegee while rappelling down a commercial building in Seoul on June 23, 2025. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP)
Philippine VP Duterte responds to impeachment trial summons 23 Jun 2025 - 02:25 pm
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Spain publishes NATO letter to back spending exemption claim 23 Jun 2025 - 02:12 pm
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks during a debate on preparations for the June 24-25 NATO summit in The Hague, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on June 18, 2025. (Photo by FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP)
Beijing issues weather warning for hottest days of year 23 Jun 2025 - 02:04 pm
A man holding an ice cream crosses a street in Beijing on June 23, 2025. Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP.
5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea 23 Jun 2025 - 01:00 pm
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Tokyo voters punish Japan ruling party ahead of national election 23 Jun 2025 - 12:42 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech during a remembrance ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture on June 23, 2025. Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP.
S. Korea's President orders emergency response system over 'urgent' Mideast situation 23 Jun 2025 - 12:36 pm
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In Norway's Arctic, meteorologists have a first-row seat to climate change 23 Jun 2025 - 12:26 pm
Norwegian Trond Robertsen (1st L), 65, patrols between barracks with a rifle in case of polar bear attack, at the weather station at the North Coast of remote Norwegian territory Bear Island (Bjornoya) on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Olivier Morin / AFP)
Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages 23 Jun 2025 - 12:18 pm
This handout photo from the Royal Thai Government taken and released on June 20, 2025 shows Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (C) speaking to troops next to Royal Thai Army Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang (L) during a visit to Morakot Operations Base in Ubon Ratchathani province. Photo by Handout / ROYAL THAI GOVERNMENT / AFP.
Sri Lanka seizes $76m smuggled drugs this year 23 Jun 2025 - 11:47 am
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Region needs diplomacy, not more conflicts: Turkish Vice President 23 Jun 2025 - 09:16 am
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Iran announces downing four Israeli drones 23 Jun 2025 - 12:02 am
Pic: QNA
Syria raises Damascus church attack toll to 20 dead, 52 wounded 22 Jun 2025 - 11:06 pm
People and rescuers inspect the damage at the site of a reported suicide attack at the Saint Elias church in Damascus' Dwelaa area on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Louai Beshara / AFP)
Iranian president condemns US attack on nuclear facilities, urges unity 22 Jun 2025 - 09:06 pm
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Syria announces 200% public sector wage, pension increase 22 Jun 2025 - 08:31 pm
File: People walk past shops in Homs on February 10, 2025. (Photo by Louai Beshara / AFP)