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60 militants killed in Nigerian army operation
A Nigerian army operation has killed at least 60 militants from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including one of the group’s top commanders.
Bangladesh High Commissioner Hamidullah presents credentials to Indian President
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, on Thursday formally presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu.
Trump tariffs can stay in place for now: Appeals court
A federal appeals court in the USA has ruled that President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes for now.
Heavy rains in Nigeria kill 21
At least 21 people were killed in north central Nigeria on Thursday (May 29) when their homes were destroyed by heavy rains and nearly a dozen were missing, reports Reuters.
France to ban smoking in public spaces to protect children
France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, said the country's health and family minister Catherine Vautrin, reports BBC.
Tourist vehicle falls into Teesta river in North Sikkim; 1 dead, 8 missing
At least one individual died and eight others reportedly went missing after a tourist vehicle plunged nearly 1,000 feet into the Teesta River between Chungthang and Munshithang in North Sikkim on Thursday evening, reports The Economic Times.
Bangladesh needs to hold polls early: India
Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal had said that Bangladesh need to hold inclusive, free, and fair elections at the earliest to fulfill the aspirations of its people, according to the Indian Ministry Of External Affairs.
French surgeon jailed for 20 years for mass rape
A French court has sentenced retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, to 20 years in prison for rape and sexual abuse of 299 patients, including 256 children under the age of 15, in what is considered one of the most extensive abuse cases in modern French history.
Israeli PM announces death of Hamas's Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that Mohammed Sinwar, believed to be the head of Hamas’ armed wing in Gaza, has been killed in an Israeli strike. Hamas has not yet confirmed the report.
South Koreans begin early voting ahead of crucial presidential election
Early voting for South Korea’s presidential election opened on Thursday, with voters casting their ballots ahead of the official June 3 poll. The election follows a turbulent political period triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to suspend civilian rule last year.
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