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Second S Korea spy satellite placed in orbit

Apr 09, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], April 9: South Korea put its second domestically made spy satellite into orbit, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday, after it launched from an American space center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite successfully communicated with an overseas ground station shortly afterwards, the ministry said. "Our military's second reconnaissance satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle at around 09:02 (1202 GMT) and entered the target orbit," the defense ministry said in a statement.
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French, UK troops mark Entente Cordiale

Apr 09, 2024

Paris [France], April 9: French and British troops on Monday swapped roles to take part in the changing of the guard ceremonies outside the palaces of the other country's head of state, in an unprecedented move to celebrate 120 years since the Entente Cordiale. Signed in 1904, the Entente Cordiale accord cemented an improvement in relations after the Napoleonic Wars and is seen as the foundation of the two NATO members' alliance to this day.

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Hong Kong customs makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Apr 09, 2024

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Darkness over Eagle Pass, Texas

Apr 09, 2024

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Lasting memories made in Canada

Apr 09, 2024

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UAE announces Wednesday as first day of Eid Al Fitr

Apr 09, 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 9: Wednesday, the 10th of April 2024, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr, the UAE's Moon-sighting Committee announced in a statement issued after...
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UAE organises Ramadan iftar meals in the Philippines

Apr 09, 2024

Manila [Philippines], April 9: The United Arab Emirates organised Iftar meals during the sacred Month of Ramadan in the Republic of the Philippines within the framework of the Ramadan Project...
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UAE aid plane arrives at Al Arish Airport carrying 4,000 Eid clothing parcels to support Palestinian people

Apr 09, 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 9: The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the arrival of a UAE aid plane at Al Arish Airport, carrying 4,000 parcels...
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South Korea launched a spy satellite into orbit

Apr 08, 2024
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The US is investigating the case of a Boeing aircraft falling off an engine cover during takeoff

Apr 08, 2024
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Billionaire Elon Musk was investigated by Brazil after demanding the dismissal of a judge

Apr 08, 2024
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Heat raging across Southeast Asia

Apr 08, 2024
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Israel reduces troops in South Gaza, Egypt to host talks

Apr 08, 2024
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Yellen urges 'Tough' talks between US and China

Apr 08, 2024
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Trump willing to face jail for gag order breach

Apr 08, 2024
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Poland holds local elections in test for Tusk

Apr 08, 2024
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Rwanda's president leads genocide commemoration 30 years on

Apr 08, 2024
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Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals

Apr 08, 2024
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Authorities issue alert as early forest fires rage in Greece

Apr 08, 2024
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Yulia Navalnaya to receive German democracy prize

Apr 08, 2024
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British Navy ship deployed in Gaza aid effort amid £9.7mn funding

Apr 08, 2024
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Venezuela FM slams US and Canada silence on Mexican embassy storming

Apr 08, 2024
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Russia-friendly populist Peter Pellegrini elected Slovak prez

Apr 08, 2024
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Drone explodes over eastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

Apr 08, 2024
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Third UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrives at Al Arish Port as part of Operation 'Chivalrous Knight 3'

Apr 08, 2024
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Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Transitional President of Gabon

Apr 08, 2024