International News from Saturday, June 20th, 2026
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Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic
A woman was killed and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe, local authorities said on Friday.
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US, Iran envoys head for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire
US President Donald Trump's personal envoy and Iran's foreign minister were headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said, although deadly strikes by Israel in Lebanon on Saturday could test a new ceasefire key to ending the Iran war.
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Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case
Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland infection was confirmed in a seabird a day after being detected in a remote southwestern region.
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Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 933, with 245 deaths
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 933, including 245 deaths, according to the country's health authorities.
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UAE approves innovative treatment for chronic lung conditionsThe Emirates Drug Establishment has approved a new treatment for two serious lung conditions, marking another step in expanding access to advanced medicines in the UAE.
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UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on airport in Niger’s capitalThe United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital of Niger, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
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UAE steps up Agentic AI drive for next phase of government transformationThe UAE is stepping up efforts to embed Agentic AI across government operations, as officials gathered in Dubai to map out the next stage of the country's digital transformation.
