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Jun 01, 2024

74 dead as heatwave takes heavy toll on India

The high court in the western state of Rajasthan, which has suffered through some of the hottest weather this week, said authorities had failed to take appropriate steps to protect the public from the heat.

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Web Desk
Jun 01, 2024

Biden unveils new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Hamas responds positively

The first phase involves a six-week ceasefire when Israeli forces would withdraw from “all populated areas” of Gaza.

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Web Desk
Jun 01, 2024

US to sanction Hong Kong officials after activists convicted

The United States said it was taking steps towards restrictions on officials responsible for the conviction of 14 pro-democracy activists this week. Local authorities have condemned the move as “political manipulation.”

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Reuters
Jun 01, 2024

What to know as Mexico prepares to elect its first woman president

Sheinbaum is a 61-year-old climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor. She plans to continue the agenda of outgoing president.

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Reuters
Jun 01, 2024

US lawmakers invite Netanyahu to address Congress

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Reuters
May 31, 2024

Trump says he will appeal historic conviction

Trump was found guilty of 34 criminal counts of falsifying documents to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to illegally influence the 2016 election

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Web Desk
May 31, 2024

India heatwave kills at least 33, including election officials

India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country’s highest ever temperature at 52.9 degrees Celsius

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Reuters
May 31, 2024

Israel’s Gantz at the crossroads over challenge to Netanyahu

Gantz, a former army commander and defence minister in the previous government, has held a clear lead over Netanyahu in the polls for month

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Reuters
May 31, 2024

Heatwave: 15 killed in eastern India in 24 hours

India, which is holding its national elections amidst the heat, is the world’s third-biggest greenhouse gas emitter but has set a target of becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.

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DW
May 31, 2024

US election: Can Trump still become president after conviction?

The case centerd on whether he paid hush money to bury stories about an extramarital sexual encounter with a porn star to protect his 2016 campaign for the White House.