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Iraqi anti-terror forces kill 13 IS militants
Spokesman of CTS Sabah al-Numan told the official Iraqi News Agency (INA) on Sunday that the commandos, backed by aircraft, carried out several security operations in June, killing 13 IS militants and arresting many others, in addition to the destruction of some caves and hideouts.
G7 pledges 870mn vaccine doses, half to be delivered by 2021-end
In a statement, the WHO said the G7 countries have reaffirmed their support for COVAX, a WHO-led international campaign for equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines globally, as "the primary route for providing vaccines to the poorest countries", Xinhua news agency reported. COVAX has been facing an urgent supply gap, according to the WHO,
China tests its stealth bomber H-20's capabilities opposite Ladakh
Top government sources said that H-20 bombers are aimed at ending the edge India acquired through the acquisition of Rafale jets. The final trials of the long-range strategic stealth bomber began on June 8 and will continue till June 22, the day that marks 100 years of the formation of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
G7, India, others back open democratic societies
The leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, the United States of America and the European Union, reaffirmed their shared belief in open societies, democratic values and multilateralism as foundations for dignity, opportunity and prosperity for all and for the responsible stewardship of our planet.
Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel's new PM, ends Netanyahu's 12 yr rule
Naftali Bennett, leader of the right-wing Yamina (United Right) party, was sworn in as new Israeli prime minister on Sunday night, sending Benjamin Netanyahu to the opposition after a record 12-year rule. This came after the new coalition government, headed by Bennett and Yair Lapid, leader of the centrist Yesh Atid (Future) party.
12 dead, over 100 injured in China gas explosion
As of 12 p.m. (local time), rescue workers found 150 people from the blast site in the city of Shiyan and rushed them to hospitals, reports Xinhua news agency. The accident occurred in a residential community in the city's Zhangwan district at 6.30 a.m., trapping a large number of people.
Biden gifts custom-made cycle to Johnson
The bike was made by the Philadelphia-based Bilenky Cycle Works, a business with a staff of four who usually take up to 18 months to make a machine. The US State Department has contacted the company's owner, Stephen Bilenky, on May 23 about designing the cycle with matching helmet, the BBC quoted the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper as saying in a report.
1 dead, 9 injured during Chicago mass shooting
The incident took place shortly after 2 a.m., on Saturday in the 7500-block of South Prairie Avenue, after two men approached a group of people standing on the sidewalk and opened fire, Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying later in the day.
Saudi to limit upcoming Haj season to domestic pilgrims
In its announcement on Saturday, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah said it decided to limit the availability of registration for those wishing to perform the annual pilgrimage this year to citizens and residents inside the country only, due to the global Covid outbreaks and the new virus mutations.
14 injured in mass Texas shooting, suspect arrested
The shooting took place on Saturday in the state capital of Austin. Addressing the media, Austin Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon said two of the injured were in critical condition, adding that all the 14 wounded persons were "innocent bystanders", CNN reported. The police received their first emergency call shortly before 1.30 a.m., followed by several more calls of shots fired, Chacon said.
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