Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's Defence Minister, says, 'Russia is still several times ahead,' as he demands for more artillery shells. Watch to know more.

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The two countries issued a joint statement condemning claimed US efforts to undermine the strategic nuclear balance, the threat presented to Russia and China by US missile defense systems, and American intentions for high-precision non-nuclear weapons. Watch to know more.

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Cambodia and China began 15-day military exercises on Thursday as questions grow about Beijing's increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation.

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South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah from the International Court of Justice. The measures form part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year accusing Israel of violating the Genocide Convention during its offensive against Palestinians in Gaza.

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A state of emergency has been imposed in New Caledonia. For the last few days, the archipelago had been reeling with chaos and violence. At least four have died, more than 300 have been injured. Why is all of this happening? Here's all you need to know.

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Do you know what is the world's most valuable liquor brand? It's 53% alcohol, tastes like firewater and is the unofficial national liquor of China. It's called Moutai. A single bottle can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Why is that?

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India has built one of the world's highest tank repairing facilities near the LAC. The new facilities will help enhance serviceability and keep India's war machines war ready. India has also unveiled a stealth midget submarine that has been built for covert operations. Gravitas brings you the story on India's defence prowess.

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Russia has begun one of the most significant ground attacks on Ukraine. In the last six days, Russian troops have managed to capture at least 12 new Ukrainian settlements. While Kharkiv is the new flashpoint, Russia has also captured at least one settlement in Southern Zaporizhzhia, Russian troops are also bombing towns and villages across Ukraine. Is Zelensky staring at a defeat?

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A split had been festering in Israel's war cabinet. Now it has burst out into the open. Defence minister Yoav Gallant has challenged Prime Minister Netanyahu to come up with a post war plan for Gaza.

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On May 16, 1975, Junko Tabei from Japan became the first woman to reach the summit of the Mount Everest. Tabei said she did not 'intend to be the first woman on Everest'. On Gravitas Recall we tell you how fate had other plans for Tabei.

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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a Police official.

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Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders on Wednesday said a deal had been reached to form what was set to be the most right-wing government in the Netherlands in decades, almost six months after a major election victory. Watch in for more details!

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Michael Cohen, the onetime fixer for Donald Trump who is now the star witness at his hush money criminal trial Cohen has now testified in court. As the trial is underway, Michael Cohen answered prosecutors questions for about 9 hours on the witness stand on Monday and Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

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A large wildfire is slowly approaching the major Canadian oil sands city of fort MacMurray. While about 6,000 people in four suburbs have been told to evacuate. Watch in for more details!

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A building fire in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, early on Thursday (May 16) morning resulted in three fatalities and several injuries.&nbsp;

In the Flingern area, a building with many apartments and a kiosk on the ground floor of Lichtstraße and Grafenberger Allee caught fire at around 2:30 in the morning.&nbsp;

Locals reported hearing a huge blast, according to regional media site RP Online. It's unclear, though, if the explosion happened before or after the fire started. Subsequently, the fire extended to the nearby residential building. In addition, a number of parked automobiles that were in front of the business caught fire.

Approximately 100 firemen responded to the scene during the night. Residents escaped to balconies at the back of the home. The fire department then used ladders to rescue them from the burning and smoke-filled structure. "We carried out a massive rescue operation," stated a fire department spokeswoman told local media.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-zelensky-meets-military-leaders-in-kharkiv-says-situation-very-difficult-722148">Ukraine's Zelensky meets military leaders in Kharkiv, says situation 'very difficult'</a>

16 persons, including two with potentially fatal injuries, were attended to by emergency personnel and sent to a hospital, the spokeswoman said. Emergency services discovered three bodies. According to authorities, the fire was put out during the night.

Investigating the event, police and fire specialists were on the scene on Thursday morning.

A police spokeswoman stated, "The investigation is ongoing."

On Thursday, many roads surrounding the location remained blocked. There is an advisory for drivers to avoid the area completely.

Brehmschule primary school students must also arrange for diversion and take an extended route to school.

The structure was undergoing further safety precautions, according to the fire department, and there was rubble all across the roadway.

Bus and tram service is also disrupted.

There will likely be short-term cancellations and diversions as a result of the restrictions surrounding the fire site, which is preventing many Rheinbahn services from operating on their regular routes.

A building fire in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, early on Thursday (May 16) morning resulted in three fatalities and several injuries. In the Flingern area, a building with many apartments and a kiosk on the ground floor of Lichtstraße and Grafenberger Allee caught fire at around 2:30 in the morning.

A building fire in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, early on Thursday (May 16) morning resulted in three fatalities and several injuries. In the Flingern area, a building with many apartments and a kiosk on the ground floor of Lichtstraße and Grafenberger Allee caught fire at around 2:30 in the morning. Locals reported hearing a huge blast, according to regional media site RP Online. It's unclear, though, if the explosion happened before or after the fire started. Subsequently, the fire extended to the nearby residential building. In addition, a number of parked automobiles that were in front of the business caught fire. Approximately 100 firemen responded to the scene during the night. Residents escaped to balconies at the back of the home. The fire department then used ladders to rescue them from the burning and smoke-filled structure. "We carried out a massive rescue operation," stated a fire department spokeswoman told local media. Also read: Ukraine's Zelensky meets military leaders in Kharkiv, says situation 'very difficult' 16 persons, including two with potentially fatal injuries, were attended to by emergency personnel and sent to a hospital, the spokeswoman said. Emergency services discovered three bodies. According to authorities, the fire was put out during the night. Investigating the event, police and fire specialists were on the scene on Thursday morning. A police spokeswoman stated, "The investigation is ongoing." On Thursday, many roads surrounding the location remained blocked. There is an advisory for drivers to avoid the area completely. Brehmschule primary school students must also arrange for diversion and take an extended route to school. The structure was undergoing further safety precautions, according to the fire department, and there was rubble all across the roadway. Bus and tram service is also disrupted. There will likely be short-term cancellations and diversions as a result of the restrictions surrounding the fire site, which is preventing many Rheinbahn services from operating on their regular routes.

Germany: 3 killed, several injured after fire at a residential building in Düsseldorf

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New Caledonia: France send troops | Xi & Putin condemn US

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a police official.

France: Why is New Caledonia roiled by violence? | Four dead in riots

Elections were held in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. The state has been electing 175 legislators and 25 members of parliament simultaneously since 1999. Once the dominant state down south, Andhra Pradesh was split in 2014 to create Telangana. That split continues to reverberate through the state's political economy till date.

India Elections 2024: How 2014 split affected Andhra Pradesh' economy?

Netherlands gear up for Right-Wing government, four Dutch parties announce deal

Airbus has unveiled a new aircraft straight out of a sci-fi movie. The air carrier has also unveiled its first half-plane and half-copter. The $27 million racer is a one-off demonstration model called the Racer.

The future of aviation: Airbus introduces half-copter, half-plane called Racer

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