Iranian President arrives in Islamabad on a three day visit

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Islamabad for a three-day official visit amid escalating tension in the Middle East.

Raisi's visit is the first by any head of state to Pakistan after the formation of a new government.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Amid elections, Indian PM's Muslim remarks spark accusation of hate speech

As elections in India begin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of making Islamophobic comments during a rally, triggering widespread anger from Muslims and members of the opposition.

Mr Modi said the opposition Congress if voted back to power would distribute citizens' wealth among 'infiltrators' and 'those who have more children," in reference to Muslims in India.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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US and Philippines hold joint annual drills as tensions with China mount


The US and Philippines begin a joint annual drill that will see 16,000 troops sail beyond Manila's territorial waters for the first time, a move that could dial up tensions with China
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Laura Westbrook has more.

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Japan's SDF searches for survivors of helicopter crash

Japan’s self defense force is searching for survivors after two of its helicopters crashed on Sunday killing at least one person. 

Seven others remain missing. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Opening Statements due in Trump hush money trial

A court in Manhattan will hear opening statements and witness testimonies later today in the first ever criminal trial of a former US President.

Donald Trump is facing 34 felony counts related to the payment of hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.... he denies the charges.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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13 Dead, 40 Injured in Road Accident in Nigeria

Thirteen people have died, and 40 others injured in an accident in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya Sets New Global Chess Record

A Nigerian Chess player, Tunde Onakoya has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon Chess.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial

A man has set himself on fire outside of the court where Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway.

The incident unfolded on Friday in New York, moments after jury selection had wrapped up.

Twelve jurors and six alternates have now been selected - the trial is expected to begin on Monday.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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U.S. foreign aid bills to be sent to the lower chamber of Congress after months of debate

The U.S. House is moving ahead with voting on Saturday on foreign aid bills that include money for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific among other causes.

It's taken months to get a vote on the floor largely due to divisions within the Republican party, and speaker Mike Johnson's job may be under threat.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Trump rails against gag order in criminal case

Donald Trump has railed against the gag order imposed by the judge
presiding over his criminal hush money trial.

The order bars the former president from attacking jurors or witnesses.

Trump made the comments on what could be the final day of jury selection.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Israel strikes Iran: official says US not involved

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States was not involved in any offensive operations following an apparent Israeli strike on Iran. 

Speaking at a G7 meeting in Italy, Secretary Blinken called for de-escalation, but refused to confirm if Washington had prior notice of the attack. 

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US officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran overnight, though Iranian state media is downplaying reports of an attack.

Israel had for days pledged to respond after Iran's unprecedented drone assault on Israel last weekend, a retaliation for what it claims was a deadly Israeli air strike on its consulate in Syria earlier this month. 

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Nigerian man attempts to break chess world record on Times Square

A Nigerian chess player is trying to break a world record for the
longest chess game marathon.
29 year old Tunde Onakoya has set up his chess table on Times Square
and will need to play the game nonstop for 58 hours to have his name
inscribed in the Guinness World Record books.
The current chess marathon record is 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds.
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World Bank, Africa Development Bank to Provide Electricity to 30 Million Africans by 2030

The World Bank is partnering the African Development Bank to provide electricity to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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UK Prime Minister vows to end 'sick note culture'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will end what he called 'sick note culture' in an effort to get people back to work. The UK has a record number of people out of work, including many on long-term sick leave. Julia Chapman reports.

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Experts say first major outreach by Pakistan to improve relations with India

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's political heir has called for improved ties with rival India.

Experts say Maryam Nawaz's statement is the first major outreach by New Delhi's neighbour since Sharif's party won this year's elections.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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The US reaches out to Pakistan over tensions between Iran and Israel

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The Biden administration has publicly reached out to Islamabad over rising tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

It's the first time the US has made contact with Pakistan following a series of retaliatory strikes between the two.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Russian missile attacks against Dnipropetrovsk region kills at least nine people

Russian forces launched missiles at the eastern Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk in the early hours of Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring 29. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Ukraine to push for Patriots at NATO meeting

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NATO defence ministers are meeting Ukrainian President Volodimyr Zelenksey virtually as Kyiv pushes for more air defence systems. 

Kyiv is running low on military supplies as support from Europe has slowed down and a crucial 60 billion dollar fund is stuck in US Congress. 

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. 

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India's poll body rejects reports of malfunctioning electronic voting machines

India's poll body has dismissed reports that some electronic voting machines being used in the country's election process are prone to malfunctioning.

 

This comes after reports suggested that during a mock poll drill in the southern state of Kerala, electronic voting machines erroneously recorded votes in favour of Prime Minister Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Voting in the two-month long election began on Friday, with Modi widely expected to win when results are announced in June.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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US: ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN

US officials say Israel has launched a strike against Iran in retaliation for drone and missile attacks on Saturday.

Iran's air defences were used in several locations but it has now lifted internal flight restrictions that had been imposed.

American officials were given advance warning about a strike on Iran, according to US media reports.

Defence Editor at the Evening Standard Robert Fox says it could lead to significant escalation.

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