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Pakistani authorities have warned tourists to avoid hiking in the area, warning the extreme heat in the region could spark more forest fires.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Intense heat wave caused a fire to erupt in Islamabad, engulfing the Margalla hills.
At least 613 convicts released in Ukraine to join the Armed Forces
At least 613 convicts have been released in Ukraine under a new conscription law so they may serve in the country's Armed Forces.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP to return to India to face sexual abuse claims
An Indian lawmaker allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party who fled the country after allegations of rape and sexual harassment surfaced against him is set to return.
Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of former Prime Minister of India H.D. Deve Gowda, and is a member of parliament from the southern state of Karnataka.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of former Prime Minister of India H.D. Deve Gowda, and is a member of parliament from the southern state of Karnataka.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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India's interior minister promises controversial reforms if BJP comes back in power
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India's ruling BJP party will bring in major reforms including a law that does away with religion based personal laws for minority communities, if it comes back to power.
That's according to India's minister of internal affairs, Amit Shah (Uh-mitt Shah) - who's also considered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right hand man.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UN SECURITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS RAFAH STRIKES
The UN says there is "no safe place" for civilians in Gaza - after dozens of people were killed in an air strike.
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Sunday's attack as a "tragic mishap" but is promising to continue the assault against Hamas targets.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Rafah incident.
Noga Tarnopolsky - a correspondent in Jerusalem - says the strike led to a fire in an "Israel-defined safe zone".
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Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Sunday's attack as a "tragic mishap" but is promising to continue the assault against Hamas targets.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Rafah incident.
Noga Tarnopolsky - a correspondent in Jerusalem - says the strike led to a fire in an "Israel-defined safe zone".
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Cyclone kills at least 16 in India and Bangladesh
The first major cyclone of the year in the Bay of Bengal has claimed at least 16 lives, as strong gales hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and India.
Millions have suffered power cuts and many people have been left stranded due to the extreme weather.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Challenges face rescue efforts in Papua New Guinea landslide
INTRO: Rescue efforts are continuing following Friday's devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea.
International aid organisations are working to send food, water and evacuation shelters to the region, but are facing challenges due to the remote location.
Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong
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International aid organisations are working to send food, water and evacuation shelters to the region, but are facing challenges due to the remote location.
Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong
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North Korea satellite launch fails
North Korea says an attempt to launch another satellite has failed.
It fired a rocket with the satellite payload on Monday but it exploded in mid-air.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Trump back in New York courtroom for criminal trial on Tuesday
This could be the final week of a trial about falsifying business records over a hush money payment against former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The case has been going on for six weeks, and now it is time for the lawyers to give their final arguments before the jury decides on a verdict.
Caroline Malone reports.
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The case has been going on for six weeks, and now it is time for the lawyers to give their final arguments before the jury decides on a verdict.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Monday, May 27, 2024
INTERIOR MINISTER REOPENS AMERICAN-BRAND RESTAURANTS AFTER BOMBINGS
Iraq's Interior Minister has reopened three American-branded establishments that were attacked over the past two days in the country's capital, Baghdad.
Two KFC restaurants, and a "Chilli House", were targeted in what authorities believe was a protest against US support for Israel.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Two KFC restaurants, and a "Chilli House", were targeted in what authorities believe was a protest against US support for Israel.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Inflation drives up Memorial Day costs for Americans
Millions of Americans will fire up their grills today [MONDAY] for Memorial Day, with barbecuing among the most popular activities throughout the long holiday weekend.
However, cookout costs are predicted to be about 10% higher this year, due to price increases for common items like ground beef.
Ira Spitzer reports.
However, cookout costs are predicted to be about 10% higher this year, due to price increases for common items like ground beef.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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WHO Director-General "confident" members will eventually clinch deal on pandemics treaty
The head of the World Health Organization says he's "confident" that member states will eventually be able to agree a treaty on how to respond to future pandemics.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was addressing the opening day of the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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WHO members have been negotiating since 2021 but failed to reach a deal on a draft treaty ahead of their annual meeting in Geneva.
Burkina Faso extends military rule by 5 years
The military government in Burkina Faso has extended its transitional period to return to civilian rule by 5 years.
It comes amidst stiff rejection by opposition groups.
But the new charter will also allow the junta leader to run in elections after the transition period.
Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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It comes amidst stiff rejection by opposition groups.
But the new charter will also allow the junta leader to run in elections after the transition period.
Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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2,000 people buried after landslide, Papua New Guinea says
The Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea has appealed for international help after a landline in a remote northern village buried more than 2000 people alive.
Rescue efforts are continuing but the full extent of the destruction is still unclear.
Laura Westbrook has more.
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Rescue efforts are continuing but the full extent of the destruction is still unclear.
Laura Westbrook has more.
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Delhi's CM Arvind Kejriwal asks for extension of interim bail, citing health issues
Delhi's chief minister, who was arrested for involvement in a graft case, has asked India's Supreme Court to extend his interim bail that was granted to him earlier this month.
He says the reason for this extension was because he needed several medical tests.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
He says the reason for this extension was because he needed several medical tests.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Nigeria: Deposed Emir's supporters protest
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Residents of Kano State, in North West Nigeria have taken to the streets to protest the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the emir of Kano.
Sanusi, a former Central Bank Governor, was dethroned in 2020 over unlawful conduct and replaced by Aminu Ado Bayero.
But on Thursday, Kano state governor Abba Yusuf signed a law to reinstate Sanusi and also repealed four other emirates, resulting in outcry by many residents.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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EU officials say ICJ ruling must be respected
The European Union Foreign Affairs chief Josep Borrell has urged
Israel to cease its military offensive.
It comes days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel
to halt its operations in Rafah and allow more humanitarian aid into
Gaza.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Israel to cease its military offensive.
It comes days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel
to halt its operations in Rafah and allow more humanitarian aid into
Gaza.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Ukrainian long-range drone strikes target in Orsk, Russia
For the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian drones attacked facilities in Orsk, Russia, some 1800 kilometers away from the launch site - a record-breaking distance - according to a source in Ukraine's military intelligence agency.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Islamabad demands from Kabul government to hand over the terrorists operating out from its territory
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Pakistan says it has arrested 11 militants for their involvement in an attack that killed five Chinese nationals and that they had confessed the attack was planned in Afghanistan.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Bangladesh and India
Cyclone Remal had made landfall in India and Bangladesh, killing at least 2 people and leaving millions without electricity.
The storm crossed Bangladesh's coast and West Bengal in India with wind speeds of up to 135 km per hour (84 mph).
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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