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Man who contracted H5N2 bird flu dies in Mexico, WHO…
The H5N2 strain has never before been found in a human, health agency says, but stresses risk remains low.A man in Mexico with prior health complications has di
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 832
As the war enters its 832nd day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Fighting One person was killed and four injur
Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal in news…
Russia’s president reiterated that attacking NATO countries was a ‘crazy’ idea but warned against Ukraine interference.Russian President Vladimir Putin ha
Iran calls UN nuclear watchdog resolution ‘hasty, unwise’
IAEA board passed a resolution criticising Iran and urging it to step up cooperation with the United Nations watchdog.Iran has denounced a decision by the Inter
Why has India’s BJP lost its parliamentary majority?
India’s Narendra Modi will have to form a coaltion government with other parties in order to secure a majority in parliament.Narendra Modi is expected to serv
Can Pakistan shed poor form and off-field chaos for T20…
The 2009 champions must overlook their chaotic lead-up to the World Cup and find form to have a shot at the semifinals.Captain: Babar AzamFixtures: USA (June 6)
How will Biden’s new restrictions affect asylum seekers at US…
United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a sweeping executive order restricting asylum claims, expanding controversial efforts to curb the surging number
France arrests Ukraine-Russia national following explosion at hotel
Man treated by a fire brigade ‘when he suffered serious burns following an explosion’, the prosecutor’s office says.The French domestic intelligence agenc
Slovak PM Robert Fico eyes return to work after shooting
In first public speech since surviving assassination attempt, Fico says he feels ‘no hatred’ towards his attacker.Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico ha
Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians
Islamic authorities say more than 1,100 Israelis encroached on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during provocative annual parade.Thousands of Israelis have joined a marc
‘Godfathers of climate chaos’: UN chief calls for ban on…
Antonio Guterres urges a 30 percent cut in global fossil fuel production and use by 2030 amid record high temperatures.Each of the past 12 months ranked as the
Netanyahu says Israel ready for ‘intense operation’ against Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “prepared for a very intense operation” along its border with Lebanon, where Israeli troops have exchanged
