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Andhra Pradesh announces cash incentives for third, fourth child births
India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh has announced cash incentives for families having a third and fourth child, in a policy shift aimed at addressing declining birth rates.
Fire engulfs train in Madhya Pradesh, over 60 passengers evacuated safely
A major fire broke out on the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district of India’s Madhya Pradesh state on Sunday (May 17).
Ebola outbreak in Congo-Uganda kills 80, infects 246
A fresh outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has killed at least 80 people, prompting renewed regional health concerns across Central and East Africa.
Climate change depleting oxygen levels in rivers worldwide: Study
Oxygen levels in rivers across the globe are declining at an alarming rate, with rising global temperatures driven by climate change identified as the primary cause, according to a new international study.
Iran says ready for conflict if US negotiations collapse
Iran is prepared to return to direct military confrontation with the United States if ongoing negotiations fail to produce what Tehran considers acceptable outcomes, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
'Pakistan will be wiped off map' if terror activities persist: Indian Army Chief
India's Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has warned Pakistan that it will be "wiped off the world map" if it continues to shelter and support terrorist groups .
US delegation discards Chinese gifts over spying and security concerns
A US delegation has reportedly thrown away all gifts received from China over fears of espionage and security risks, sparking widespread international discussion.
Eight killed in train-bus collision in Thailand
At least eight people have been killed and 25 others injured after a train collided with a passenger bus in Bangkok, Thailand. The bus caught fire following the crash, which occurred around 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 16, near the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station.
ISIS deputy leader killed in joint US-Nigerian operation: Trump
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-highest-ranking leader of the Islamic State (ISIS), was killed in a joint military operation carried out by US and Nigerian forces in Nigeria.
Saudi Arabia cancels 7,200 work visas in nationwide labour crackdown
Saudi Arabia has cancelled more than 7,200 work visas as part of a nationwide crackdown on labour law violations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said.