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A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday (May 19) as it was crossing a mountainous terrain, an Iranian official told the news agency Reuters. In other news, the death toll after an Israeli airstrike targeted a house at Nuseirat refugee camp in the central part of the Palestinian enclave, rose to 31, said Gaza's civil defence agency on Sunday (May 19). This comes a day after Israeli troops and tanks pushed into parts of congested northern Gaza killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, reported Reuters citing medics and residents. Click on the headlines to read more. Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crashes, fog hampers rescue efforts The official said the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister were "at risk following the helicopter crash". "We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. Death toll after Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp rises to 31 Israeli airstrike targeting a house at Nuseirat refugee camp in the central part of the Palestinian enclave, rose to 31. "The civil defence crew were able to recover 31 martyrs and 20 wounded from a house belonging to the Hassan family, which was targeted by the Israeli occupation forces in the Nuseirat camp," Gaza civil defence agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told journalists. Blue Origin’s NS rocket lifts off with six crew on board, including one Indian US billionaire Jeff Bezos-backed aerospace company Blue Origin's New Shepard (NS) rocket lifted off Sunday (May 19) with six crew members, including one Indian. The mission, named NS-25, departed from Launch Site One in West Texas. Gopi Thotakura, from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, has thus become the first Indian space tourist. He is a commercial jet pilot and entrepreneur. PM Modi slams TMC, accuses it of ‘questioning character of Sandeshkhali women’ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 19) lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Sandeshkhali incident stating that the party questioned the “characters of the sisters of Sandeshkhali” just to save their 'Shahjahan'. He stated that when the TMC came to power, it claimed to safeguard Maa, Maati, and Manush but failed to do so in due course of time. Slovak PM Robert Fico’s life no longer in danger after assassination attempt Robert Fico's deputy said on Sunday (May 19) that the Slovak prime minister is no longer in immediate danger but is still in a serious condition. On Wednesday, Fico was injured in an assassination attempt when he was greeting the supporters. IPL 2024: Dhoni to retire? Here's what former CSK batter says The speculation around Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's IPL retirement is rife, especially after CSK failed to make it to the playoffs in the ongoing 2024 season. CSK were ousted after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 27 runs on Saturday (May 18). Chinese lawyers up in arms after they caught judge receiving instructions on WeChat Lawyers across China are up in arms over what they say is 'blatant sabotage' of the legal system as they stage a rare protest on Chinese social media. This happened after advocates at the Tianjun county court in Haixi Mongol caught the presiding judge red-handed receiving real-time instructions on WeChat group, a Chinese messaging app. Israeli hostage Shani Louk’s body returns from Gaza; emotional parents react German-Israeli Shani Louk's father says that finally laying his daughter to rest will be a gift after her body was recovered from Gaza, months after she was killed in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel. Lok Sabha polls: BJP started ‘Operation Jhaadu’ so that AAP doesn’t grow, become a challenge, says Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday (May 19) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started "Operation Jhaadu" (Operation Broom) to ensure the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) doesn't grow big and become a challenge to the saffron party. Selena Gomez paints Cannes red in a custom Giambattista Valli; see pics Selena Gomez returned to Cannes 2024 to attend the Emilia Perez photocall on Sunday (May 19). The 31-year-old singer and actress looked stunning in a custom Giambattista Valli haute couture. The diva smiled at the paps and flaunted her ensemble before entering the venue to attend the event.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in a life-threatening condition. The man charged with the attempted assassination of the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was brought to court on Saturday. Watch in for more details!

Slovak PM Robert Fico shooting: Suspect a former shopping mall guard, poet: Local Media

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico escaped a life-threatening situation after surviving an assassination attempt, as per media reports.

Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister Tomas Taraba reportedly said,&nbsp;"I was very shocked ... fortunately as far as I know the operation went well - and I guess in the end he will survive ... he's not in a life-threatening situation at this moment."

This comes as the Slovak PM, while exiting a government meeting, was shot five times. He was initially said to have been critically wounded and&nbsp;undergoing surgery in the aftermath of the gun wounds on his chest.

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The attack believed to be "politically motivated" shocked Slovakia and drew international condemnation, with US President Joe Biden informing that US embassy is "in close touch with the government of Slovakia and ready to assist.”

“I am alarmed to hear reports of an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Jill and I are praying for a swift recovery, and our thoughts are with his family and the people of Slovakia. We condemn this horrific act of violence. Our embassy is in close touch with the government of Slovakia and ready to assist,” Biden reportedly said in a statement.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep shock at the news of the shooting. "I strongly condemn this cowardly and dastardly act and wish PM Fico a speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the people of the Slovak Republic," he wrote on X.&nbsp;

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Interior Minister Sutaj Estok said, "This assassination (attempt) was politically motivated and the perpetrator's decision was born closely after the presidential election."

<h2>71-year-old suspect nabbed</h2>

A 71-year-old shooter was detained. Hailing from the Slovakian town of Levice, the nabbed suspect was a founder of the DUHA (Rainbow) Literary Club, as per media reports.&nbsp;

The individual made several political remarks on his social media, including one eight years ago where he could be seen saying that "The world is full of violence and weapons. People seem to be going crazy."&nbsp;

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Moreover, in the same video, he also expressed apprehensions regarding immigration as well as "hatred and extremism."&nbsp;He also asserted that European governments "have no alternative to this chaos".
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Fico's tenure has been marked by his pro-Russian stance amid the Ukraine conflict, something that has stirred debate. Notably, Slovakia is a member of both NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the European Union (EU).

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico escaped a life-threatening situation after surviving an assassination attempt, as per media reports. Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister Tomas Taraba reportedly said, "I was very shocked .

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico escaped a life-threatening situation after surviving an assassination attempt, as per media reports. Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Environment Minister Tomas Taraba reportedly said, "I was very shocked ... fortunately as far as I know the operation went well - and I guess in the end he will survive ... he's not in a life-threatening situation at this moment." This comes as the Slovak PM, while exiting a government meeting, was shot five times. He was initially said to have been critically wounded and undergoing surgery in the aftermath of the gun wounds on his chest. Also Read | Who is Juraj Cintula, the 71-year-old poet who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico? The attack believed to be "politically motivated" shocked Slovakia and drew international condemnation, with US President Joe Biden informing that US embassy is "in close touch with the government of Slovakia and ready to assist.” “I am alarmed to hear reports of an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Jill and I are praying for a swift recovery, and our thoughts are with his family and the people of Slovakia. We condemn this horrific act of violence. Our embassy is in close touch with the government of Slovakia and ready to assist,” Biden reportedly said in a statement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep shock at the news of the shooting. "I strongly condemn this cowardly and dastardly act and wish PM Fico a speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the people of the Slovak Republic," he wrote on X. Also Read | Slovak PM’s bodyguards jump into action after he is shot in the stomach Interior Minister Sutaj Estok said, "This assassination (attempt) was politically motivated and the perpetrator's decision was born closely after the presidential election." 71-year-old suspect nabbed A 71-year-old shooter was detained. Hailing from the Slovakian town of Levice, the nabbed suspect was a founder of the DUHA (Rainbow) Literary Club, as per media reports. The individual made several political remarks on his social media, including one eight years ago where he could be seen saying that "The world is full of violence and weapons. People seem to be going crazy." Watch | Slovak PM shooting: Fico sustained multiple bullet injuries × Moreover, in the same video, he also expressed apprehensions regarding immigration as well as "hatred and extremism." He also asserted that European governments "have no alternative to this chaos". Fico's tenure has been marked by his pro-Russian stance amid the Ukraine conflict, something that has stirred debate. Notably, Slovakia is a member of both NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the European Union (EU). (With inputs from agencies)

Slovak PM Robert Fico 'not in life-threatening situation': Dy PM gives update

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in a life-threatening condition. The 59-year-old leader was shot five times by a gunman, initially leaving the prime minister in critical condition and undergoing surgery hours later. Watch in for more details!

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