In France, ballets have opened across the nation and people will soon decide who will be the next French President. The choices between two leaders with starkly different ideologies, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen.

The battle for French Presidency: French line-up at polling booths to elect the next President

A knife attack has been reported from the French city of Nice and according to reports, the priest was stabbed multiple times inside a church. The French police said that they've managed to arrest the attacker and the priest is out of danger.

France: Attacker stabs priest multiple times in Nice

Israel is closing its only crossing from the Gaza strip for workers. This comes after three rockets were fired towards Israel. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday with Israeli Police . UN has expressed deep concerns over the clashes.

Israel-Palestine clashes: Israel says two rockets fired from Gaza, UN expresses concern

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to secure 2nd consecutive term. In France, the choice is between two leaders with starkly different ideologies, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen.

French Presidential Election 2022: Macron looking to secure a second consecutive term

When President Emmanuel Macron came to power, he had economic reforms on his mind, little did he know that he would face a number of protests during his tenure. Five years ago, Macron became the youngest French leader since Napoleon

French Presidential Elections: Will Macron get a second term?

Now it is D-day in France as ballets will open in a couple of hours from now and people will soon decide who will be the next French President. The choices between two leaders with starkly different ideologies, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen

French Presidential Elections: Final round of voting France

France: Priest attacked with Knife in Nice, suspect arrested

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli Police . To get more perspective, we're joined by Meir Javedanfar, a Middle East analyst

Clashes breaks out at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, UN expresses concern

French Presidential election 2022: Will Emmanuel Macron secure a second term?

French Presidential election 2022 and here we take a look back at the key moments in Emmanuel Macron's Presidency.

French Presidential election 2022: Key moments in Emmanuel Macron's Presidency

France's National Front tasted first electoral success in in 1893. Watch this report where we decode the Front's rise to prominence.

The history of France's far right: Decoding Front's rise to prominence

A migrant boat carrying 60 sank off Lebanon. The army had closed off the port and allowing entry only to ambulances. Lebanese officials have rescued 50 migrants and the navy is looking for more survivors.

Migrant boat capsizes of Lebanon, Lebanese officials rescue 50 migrants

It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Missile strike kills eight in Odessa.

Zelensky: 8 Killed in Odessa shelling amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

In what is said to be an economic fall out of the Russia-Ukraine war, World's top oil producer Indonesia banned palm oil exports.

Economic fall out of Russia-Ukraine war: Indonesia bans palm oil exports

European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen is on a two-day visit to India where she will be meeting top government officials in a bid to strengthen India-EU strategic partnership. This is Ursula's first visit to India as the president of the European Commission.

EU Chief arrives in India: Ursula Von der Leyen to hold bilateral dialogue with PM Modi

It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Kharkiv says Over 700 killed since invasion started.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kharkiv says Over 700 killed since invasion started

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has now entered its third month with Moscow continuing to intensify its military offensive. There seems to be no end to the conflict anytime soon and in a renewed effort to diffuse the conflict Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for fresh talks with Russia

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian President calls for fresh talks with Russia to diffuse the conflict

A UK based study has found that not even one in every four COVID-19 patients have completely recovered. A year after being hospitalized with the disease, people are still struggling to lead a normal life. Additionally, the study suggests that women are less likely to fully recover than men.

UK based study triggers health concerns, experts research COVID's long-term impact

In France, ballets have opened across the nation and people will soon decide who will be the next French President. The choices between two leaders , incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen. To get more perspective, we're joined by Elijah De Zayas, War correspondent from Paris

French Presidential Elections: Final quest for votes after fiery debate

The new Pakistan government has modified rules regarding the Exit Control List (ECL) which as per Pakistan government sources was done to help cut through red tape and stop the practice of retaining people on the no-fly list for multiple years. 150 names have been taken off ECL including that of current PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan: 150 names including PM Shehbaz Sharif removed from ECL

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated some of the major infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. He visited the Palli panchayat in Samba district and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth more than 296 million dollars.

Indian Government's big infra push in J&K, PM Modi launches infrastructure projects

China's battle with COVID-19 is on and Shanghai is in its fifth week of lockdown despite strict measures cases continue to rise. The ongoing COVID curbs and growing economic concerns have started to take a toll on the residents

COVID woes continue in Shanghai, over 21,000 cases reported in 24 hours

Even after the revamp of entire cabinet, Sri Lanka's economic crisis don't seem to get any better. Country's top delegation has flown to Washington, DC for a meet with IMF officials. The discussions covered recent economic and financial developments in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Economic crisis: Sri Lankan delegation meets with IMF officials in Washington, DC

In France, ballets have opened across the nation and people will soon decide who will be the next French President. The choices between two leaders with starkly different ideologies, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen

French Presidential Elections: Ballots open for voting across France

In the 88th edition of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat', PM remembered past Prime Ministers on 'Amrit Mahotsav' and talked about the significance of museums across India. He said that the digital economy is being prepared in the country and urged people to go 'cashless'. He also mentioned about the opening of Prime Ministers' Museum in Delhi

88th edition of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat', Indian PM's monthly radio address

1: Which country became the first to grant legal rights to wild animals?

&nbsp;a) Nigeria 
&nbsp;b) Ethiopia&nbsp; 
&nbsp;c) Democratic Republic of the Congo 
&nbsp;d) Ecuador

2: Which country has been suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after being accused of violating human rights by its troops?

&nbsp;a) Russia 
&nbsp;b) China 
&nbsp;c) Tanzania 
&nbsp;d) Ecuador

3: Which organisation just released the 'Making Peace with Nature' report that was recently in the news?

&nbsp;a) Conservation International 
&nbsp;b) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) 
&nbsp;c) UN Environment Programme (UNEP) 
&nbsp;d) World Economic Forum

 
4:China indefinitely suspended all activities under the Strategic Economic Dialogue with which country? 
 
&nbsp;a) India 
&nbsp;b) Australia 
&nbsp;c) North Korea 
&nbsp;d) Russia

5: Which Indian state unveiled its 'Space Tech' Framework and had a Metaverse launch event?

&nbsp;a) Maharashtra 
&nbsp;b) Telangana 
&nbsp;c) Gujarat 
&nbsp;d) Kerala

6: What is India's GDP prediction for fiscal year 2022-23, according to the World Bank's April update?

&nbsp;a) 7.5 % 
&nbsp;b) 8.0 % 
&nbsp;c) 8.5 % 
&nbsp;d)9.0 %

7: In March, Samia Suluhu Hassan made history by becoming the first female president of which African country?

&nbsp;a) South Africa 
&nbsp;b)Tanzania 
&nbsp;c) Libya 
&nbsp;d)Egypt

 
8: Which country is affiliated with the 'Neptune Missile system,' which was responsible for the sinking of the warship Moskva?

a) Russia 
b) Saudi Arabia 
c) Ukraine 
d) UAE

 
9: Consider the following pairs.

Places in news — Location

1. Donbas &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Israel

2. Mariupol &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ukraine

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

Select the correct code. 
&nbsp;a) 1 only 
&nbsp;b) 2 only 
&nbsp;c) Both 1 and 2 
&nbsp;d) Neither 1 nor 2

10: As per latest reports, which country is the world’s largest consumer of gold?

a) India 
b) China 
c) USA 
d) Australia

 
Answers:

1:Ecuador 2:Russia 3: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) 4:Australia 5: Telangana &nbsp; 6:8.0 % 7: Tanzania 8:Ukraine &nbsp;9:2 only 10: China

1: Which country became the first to grant legal rights to wild animals? a) Nigeria b) Ethiopia c) Democratic Republic of the Congo d) Ecuador 2: Which country has been suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after being accused of violating human rights by its troops?

1: Which country became the first to grant legal rights to wild animals? a) Nigeria b) Ethiopia c) Democratic Republic of the Congo d) Ecuador 2: Which country has been suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after being accused of violating human rights by its troops? a) Russia b) China c) Tanzania d) Ecuador 3: Which organisation just released the 'Making Peace with Nature' report that was recently in the news? a) Conservation International b) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) c) UN Environment Programme (UNEP) d) World Economic Forum 4:China indefinitely suspended all activities under the Strategic Economic Dialogue with which country? a) India b) Australia c) North Korea d) Russia 5: Which Indian state unveiled its 'Space Tech' Framework and had a Metaverse launch event? a) Maharashtra b) Telangana c) Gujarat d) Kerala 6: What is India's GDP prediction for fiscal year 2022-23, according to the World Bank's April update? a) 7.5 % b) 8.0 % c) 8.5 % d)9.0 % 7: In March, Samia Suluhu Hassan made history by becoming the first female president of which African country? a) South Africa b)Tanzania c) Libya d)Egypt 8: Which country is affiliated with the 'Neptune Missile system,' which was responsible for the sinking of the warship Moskva? a) Russia b) Saudi Arabia c) Ukraine d) UAE 9: Consider the following pairs. Places in news — Location 1. Donbas Israel 2. Mariupol Ukraine Which of the above pairs is/are correct? Select the correct code. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 10: As per latest reports, which country is the world’s largest consumer of gold? a) India b) China c) USA d) Australia Answers: 1:Ecuador 2:Russia 3: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) 4:Australia 5: Telangana 6:8.0 % 7: Tanzania 8:Ukraine 9:2 only 10: China

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As the investigation into US Capitol Riots continues, Kevin McCarthy's explosive audio clip recorded in the aftermath of US Capitol Riots has come to light and put him in a tough spot. McCarthy can be heard discussing efforts to make Donald Trump resign

US Capitol Riots: Kevin McCarthy's audio clip in aftermath of riots puts him in a tough spot

France announced that it will be sending heavy artillery to Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russian offensive. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the country is now delivering some significant equipment from Milan which includes anti-tank missiles to caesar self propelled howitzers

Russia-Ukraine conflict: France sends heavy artillery to Ukraine to help boost their defence

Afghanistan has been rocked by twin explosions; one explosion tore through a mosque in Kunduz while another one hit the capital city Kabul and as of now at least 33 have been killed in these blasts.

Revival of terrorism in Afghanistan: At least 33 killed in deadly explosion

It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Missile strike kills five in Odessa.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Missile strike kills five in Odessa as Russia continues to pound East Ukraine

Cracks within the newly formed Lankan cabinet? Sri Lankan Minister resigns two days after appointment amid the ongoing economic and political crisis.

Sri Lankan Minister resigns two days after appointment amid the ongoing crisis

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