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Russia Says Ukraine Launched 62-Drone Attacks, Oil Refinery Halted

Reuters | Monday May 20, 2024, Moscow

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine launched a major 62-drone attack on Russian regions forcing one oil refinery in southern Russia to halt operations, and that Kyiv's forces had fired U.S., French and Ukrainian missiles at Russian-held territory.

Major Gaza Hospital Reopens Amid Raging Israel Hamas War

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 20, 2024, Khan Yunis

Lying bedridden in her room at the recently reopened Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in Gaza, Alaa Abu Ahmed is relieved that she can finally restart her medical treatment.

Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Forces 7 Villages To Evacuate

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024, Jakarta

A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky, and people from seven nearby villages have been evacuated, authorities said on Sunday.

66 Killed In Floods In Northern Afghanistan, Over 1500 Houses Damaged

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2024, Kabul

Fresh floods killed 66 people in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said Sunday, after weeks of flooding that has inundated farms and villages and swept away swathes of communities.

Spain Recalls Ambassador After Argentina President Calls PM's Wife "Corrupt"

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024, Madrid

Spain recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires for consultations on Sunday after Argentina's President Javier Milei made derogatory comments about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife during a far-right rally in Madrid.

Explained: What Happens If An Iranian President Dies In Office?

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024

Rescuers in Iran were racing on Sunday to find the crash site of a helicopter that was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi to find out the fate of all those on board.

Chopper With Iran President, Minister Onboard Crashes. What We Know So Far

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Sunday May 19, 2024

A helicopter with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian onboard has crashed in the mountains of the Jofa region of the western province of East Azerbaijan, reports said.

"Can Learn From PM Modi's Leadership, Governance": UK Think Tank Founder

Asian News International | Sunday May 19, 2024, London

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running for re-election, Global Britain Centre founding chairman Amandeep Bhogal has come out in strong support of the Indian leader, and said that he has not only reduced corruption during his tenure bu

"Situation Normal, Students Safe": Indian Embassy On Kyrgyzstan Situation

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 19, 2024, Bishkek

The Embassy of India in Kyrgyzstan said on Sunday that all Indian students are safe as the situation in Bishkek remains normal after incidents of mob violence, mainly involving Pakistani students and locals, rocked the Kyrgyz capital on the night of

10 Killed, 25 Injured In Russian Strikes On Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024, Kharkiv

Russian strikes killed at least 10 people, including a pregnant woman, and injured 25 others in two separate attacks in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Sunday, local officials said.

Helicopter Carrying Iran's President Raisi Crashes In Mountains: Report

Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2024, Dubai

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were struggling to reach the site of the incident.

"Very Excited": Elon Musk Launches Starlink In Indonesia's Bali

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2024, Denpasar

Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched Sunday his Starlink service on Indonesia's resort island of Bali as the country aims to extend internet to its remote areas.

2 Mongolian Climbers Die On Descent After Successfully Summiting Mount Everest

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 19, 2024, Ulan Bator

Two Mongolian climbers have tragically died following their successful ascent of the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest, from the Nepali side, without supplementary oxygen and assistance of Sherpa guides, as confirmed by the Mongolian National Climb

Slovak PM's Life No Longer In Danger After Shooting, Says Minister

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2024, Bratislava

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's life is no longer in danger following an assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak said on Sunday.

Meet Ed Dwight, First Black Man Trained As Astronaut To Go To Space After 63 Years

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday May 19, 2024

Ed Dwight, who is the first Black man to be trained as an astronaut, is set to become the oldest person to go to space at 90 years of age. Dwight in 1961 hoped to become the first Black astronaut in space, but he never made it.