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US energy department says less than 50 purged from nuclear security office

Feb 17, 2025

New York [US], February 17: U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk purged less than 50 workers from the agency that maintains the country's nuclear weapons arsenal, the Department of Energy said on Sunday, after far wider layoffs there were suddenly rescinded, causing chaos among staff.

Austria says stabbing attack suspect swore allegiance to Islamic State

Feb 17, 2025

Egypt, Jordan emphasise necessity of starting reconstruction of Gaza Strip without displacing Palestinians

Feb 17, 2025

UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire, hostage release

Feb 17, 2025

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US: At least 9 people dead in Kentucky, Georgia after powerful storm

Feb 17, 2025

Kentucky [US], February 17: At least eight people have died after a powerful storm swept through Kentucky, resulting in flooding that inundated roads and homes, Governor Andy Beshear announced on...

Washington, Moscow will now focus on peace, not war, says Kremlin

Feb 17, 2025

Moscow [Russia], February 17: Moscow and Washington will from now on focus on peace, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with television host Pavel Zarubin, Russian state media...

Heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian armies in Kursk

Feb 17, 2025

Kiev [Ukraine], February 17: Russian and Ukrainian troops again engaged in heavy fighting in the western Russian region of Kursk, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Sunday.