Morning news brief: Lok Sabha 2024 election results; Trump seeks relief from gag order; and more
WION Morning Brief
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set for a third term despite the NDA falling short of their '400+' target, securing just under 300 seats. The INDIA alliance has performed impressively with 234 seats, making it a significant player in the political landscape.
Russia has issued a warning, stating that French military trainers in Ukraine could be targeted in strikes.
In the United States, former president Donald Trump, recently convicted in the hush money trial, is seeking relief from a gag order imposed during the case. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the Gaza conflict for political reasons.
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The much-awaited results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 turned out to be a shocker for the world, especially in the wake of exit polls claiming a possibility of NDA meeting the ambitious '400+' target, as NDA failed to cross even 300 and INDIA bloc gave an impressive fight with 234. Stay connected to WION for LIVE updates.
Russia warns French military trainers in Ukraine could be attacked
The military instructors from France who are training soldiers in Ukraine would be a lawful target for Russian strikes, Moscow said on Tuesday (June 4).
'Felon' Donald Trump seeks relief from gag order after historic conviction
Donald Trump, the first former US president to be convicted in a criminal trial, has requested a judge to remove a gag order placed on him during his recent hush money trial.
Biden suggests Netanyahu is dragging out Gaza war for political reasons
United States President Joe Biden, on Tuesday (Jun 4) said there is “every reason” for people to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political preservation.
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