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Train derails near Russia-Ukraine border, killing at least seven 

31 May 2025

A passenger train has derailed in Russia, killing at least seven people and injuring 30 others, after colliding with a b...

South Korea’s snap presidential election 2025: All you need to know 

31 May 2025

Voters in South Korea are choosing a new president to replace Yoon Suk-yeol who was impeached and removed from office ov...

Hamas says ceasefire proposal offers ‘no guarantees’ for end to Gaza war 

31 May 2025

The Palestinian group Hamas has submitted its response to a United States-backed ceasefire proposal, but a leading offic...

Two killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine before possible talks in Turkiye 

31 May 2025

News|Russia-Ukraine war Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, according to offic...

India top general admits ‘losses’ in recent conflict with Pakistan 

31 May 2025

India’s chief of defence staff says the country suffered initial losses in the air during a recent military conflict w...

Saudi Arabia says it will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Qatar 

31 May 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that the kingdom and Qatar will offer joint ...

Iran increases stockpile of enriched Uranium by 50 percent, IAEA says 

31 May 2025

The United Nations nuclear watchdog says Iran has increased its stockpile of highly enriched, near weapons-grade uranium...

Nigeria floods death toll crosses 150 as thousands displaced 

31 May 2025

More than 150 people have been killed and thousands displaced after floods devastated parts of central Nigeria, local au...

Israel blocks planned West Bank visit by Arab foreign ministers 

31 May 2025

The foreign ministers of five Arab countries who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend have condemned...

Afghanistan welcomes upgraded diplomatic ties with neighbouring Pakistan 

31 May 2025

News|Taliban Afghanistan has welcomed an upgrade in its diplomatic ties with Pakistan, signalling an easing of tensions ...