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Vladimir Putin 'may try to blow up largest nuclear plant in Europe', warns Ukraine
A series of blasts caused the critical Nova Kahkovka dam, which lies along the Dnieper river in Russian-held territory, to partially collapse and led to 'catastrophic' floods, the Daily Mail reported. Around 24 towns were overrun by the deluge with shocking footage from the region showing how entire villages were submerged and houses swept away, Daily Mail reported.
New York state comes under air quality alert amid Canadian wildfires
Levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter, are expected to exceed an air quality index (AQI) value of 100, Xinhua news agency quoted the state government as saying in a statement. The New York City government is also urging residents to limit their outdoor activities to only what is absolutely necessary, especially if they have heart or breathing problems.
Air India passengers stranded in Russia's Magadan forced to sleep on school floor
Meanwhile, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the alternate flight was dispatched for the Magadan airport from Mumbai around 1 p.m. and it will take six hours to reach there.
Bushra Bibi's son slapped with graft case
According to the ACE, the accused took bribes worth millions of rupees for appointments and transfers of high-ranking officials in various government departments. Amounts received in bribes were allegedly collected and deposited in different banks by Farah Gogi. Around Pak Rs 450 million have been recovered thus far, states ACE in its FIR, Express Tribune reported.
UK to have one of highest inflation rates in the world in 2023: Forecast
The OECD's Economic Outlook predicted that inflation in the UK will be higher than nearly any of its other members, expect for Argentina and Turkey, Sky News reported. The UK will grow by 0.3 per cent this year and 1 per cent in 2024, according to the Economic Outlook.
Nepal PM defends India's 'Akhand Bharat Map' in new Parliament building
Nepal's opposition parties, including the CPN UML, have opposed the map which shows Nepal as part of the ancient Indian landmass and asked the government in Kathmandu to take up the matter with India. Addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, Prachanda, as the Prime Minister is popularly known, said that the map is not political and he had raised the issue during his recently-concluded India visit.
Another case registered against Imran, wife for forgery & fraud
After months of evading the topic, Khan confirmed in September last year that he had sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the Prime Minister, reports Geo News.
Pakistan to shut markets by 8 p.m. to save electricity
He said this while addressing the media following the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in chair, Geo News reported. Iqbal said Chief Ministers of Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participated in the huddle while the planning minister of Balochistan represented the provincial government.
Matter of pride that Indians have reached highest positions in Suriname', says Prez Murmu
She said it was a matter of pride that Indians have reached the highest positions in Suriname. The president said this during an address to the Indian diaspora at a community reception on Tuesday, where her Surinamese counterpart Chandrikapersad Santokhi was also present. Murmu concluded her first state visit as the President of India to Suriname on June 6.
No immediate risk at Ukraine nuclear plant after dam damage: IAEA
"The water level in the reservoir that is supplying Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been falling throughout the day, but the facility has back-up options available and there is no short-term risk to nuclear safety and security," IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Tuesday.
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