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Russia-Ukraine: Ukrainian govt building catches fire in attack (Reuters Image)

Russia-Ukraine: Ukrainian govt building catches fire in attack (Reuters Image)

In today’s News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on Ukraine Targets Russia’s Oil Pipeline After Missile Strikes In Kyiv, Mumbai’s Nair Hospital, Airport Receive Bomb Threats, Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba To Resign Amid Calls From His Party To Take Poll Defeat Responsibility, TMC Leader’s Shocking Threat To BJP MLA Draws Condemnation, and other stories.

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