Morning news brief: Kim Jong-Un issues alert on satellite launch; 15 killed in powerful US storms, & more

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with leaders of Japan and South Korea in Seoul for a trilateral meeting, as Japan said it was notified by North Korea about its planned launch of a “satellite rocket" by June 4. In US, powerful storms and likely tornadoes ravaged Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and hundreds of injuries.

In other news, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda secured a victory in the presidential elections, defeating Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte.

As Chinese premier Li Qiang met leaders of Japan and South Korea in a trilateral meet in Seoul, North Korea told Japan that it was going to launch a satellite by June 4.

Powerful storms and likely tornadoes tore through Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas over the weekend, killing at least 15 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving a swath of destruction across the central United States.

Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda has wonthe presidential elections by defeating Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte.

Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' crossed the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal between Sagar Islands and Khepupara close to southwest of Mongla and is now moving northwards. It is, however, likely to weaken said theIndia Meteorological Department. The stormcrossed the islands between 10:30 PM IST on May 26 and 12:30 AM IST on May 27, 2024.