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May 7, 2024 9:41 AM

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills amid Western ‘threats’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed Russian forces to conduct tactical nuclear weapons exercises in response to what he termed as "threats" from the West, as reported by CNN. This marks the first public announcement of such drills by Russi...

May 6, 2024 8:35 PM

European shares climb on energy boost, rate-cut hopes

European shares rose on Monday (May 6), with investor optimism over interest rate cuts from major central banks back to the fore. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.3%. UK equities are closed due to a bank holiday. Supporting sentiment, a media re...

May 6, 2024 8:47 PM

Coolcations: India’s Hidden Treasures Revealed at Arabian Travel Market 2024

DUBAI (May 6, 2024) – The 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market kicked off today in Dubai with the theme "Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship." India is putting the spotlight on its lesser-known summer getaways...

May 6, 2024 3:50 PM

ICC responds after alleged terror threat to T20 World Cup in West Indies

Following reports indicating that Cricket West Indies had received an alleged terror threat targeting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said that it is taking proactive measures to mitigate any risks associated with...

May 6, 2024 2:13 PM

Israel begins evacuating part of Rafah ahead of threatened assault

Israel called on civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah on Monday in what appeared to be preparation for a long-threatened assault on Hamas holdouts in the southern Gaza Strip city where more than a million war-displaced Palestinians have been sh...

May 6, 2024 12:48 PM

Chad votes in first Sahel presidential poll since wave of coups

Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups. Analysts say Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power the day rebels killed his ...

May 6, 2024 12:34 PM

Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California

Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at universities across the United States over the Israel-Hamas war. The intervention at USC followed ...

May 6, 2024 11:54 AM

Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing

The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrive...

May 6, 2024 11:18 AM

Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack

Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas armed wing, near the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials said at least 19 people were killed by Israeli fire on Sunday. Hamas's armed wing cl...

May 6, 2024 9:20 AM

Japan’s Foreign Minister visiting Kathmandu to hold bilateral talks with Nepal

Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kamikawa Yoko, arrived in Kathmandu Sunday afternoon on an official visit to Nepal. The Minister arrived at the cordial invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha....

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