Death toll hits 151 in Nigeria flood disaster

Death toll hits 151 in Nigeria flood disaster

Abuja (Nigeria), May 31(HS): Floods in northern Niger state, Nigeria, have resulted in significant loss of life and property, with at least 150 fatalities reported in Mokwa due to heavy rainfall. By Saturday morning, 151 bodies, including children, were recovered, and more than 3,000 individuals have been displaced. The death toll may increase, as noted…

US accuses China of violating Trade Agreement

US accuses China of violating Trade Agreement

Washington, May 31(HS): President Trump has accused China of violating the recent US-China trade agreement, raising concerns about its stability and the potential for a renewed trade war. In a social media post, he declared, China has completely violated the agreement with us. This criticism follows US Treasury Secretary Scott Bassett’s disappointment regarding the trade…

Man sets fire on Seoul subway train, injuring 21

Man sets fire on Seoul subway train, injuring 21

Seoul, 31 May (H.S.): A fire erupted in a moving metro train on Line 5 in Seoul, prompting passengers to evacuate to safety. Approximately 400 individuals sought refuge in the tunnel. A 60-year-old man was arrested for starting the fire, apprehended near Yeoinaru station with a gasoline can and lighter. The incident happened between Yeoinaru…

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 186, leading India A to 409/3 against England Lions

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 186, leading India A to 409/3 against England Lions

New Delhi, May 31 (H.S.): Karun Nair, experienced batsman of India A, scored an unbeaten 186 on the first day of the unofficial Test against England Lions, bolstering his chances for the upcoming Test series. India A faced an early setback with captain Abhimanyu Easwaran dismissed for 8 runs. Nair came to bat in the…

Colombia retracts official statement, another defeat for Pakistan

Bogotá (Colombia), May 31(HS): Colombia has retracted its earlier official statement expressing condolences for the deaths in Pakistan following Indian attacks, leading to concern from Indian parliamentary leader Shashi Tharoor, who expressed disappointment with Colombia’s original response. After discussions, Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Yolanda Villaviciencio clarified that new information about the Kashmir situation would aid…

World Boxing: Mandatory Gender Testing for Boxers Participating in All Competitions

New Delhi, May 31 (HS): World Boxing announced on Friday that it will implement mandatory gender testing for male and female athletes participating in all its tournaments. The decision by the International Boxing Federation came after a controversy that arose last year involving some athletes, including Algeria’s female gold medalist Imane Khalif, during the Paris…

Iga Swiatek wins 6-2, 7-5 against Jaqueline Cristian, advancing to French Open Round of 16

Iga Swiatek wins 6-2, 7-5 against Jaqueline Cristian, advancing to French Open Round of 16

Paris, May 31 (HS): Current French Open champion Iga Swiatek has advanced to the fourth round after defeating Romania’s Jacqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5. Despite the challenging heat in Paris, Swiatek displayed strong play, winning the first set comfortably with two breaks. After cooling off, she faced a tougher second set where Cristian leveled at 4-4,…

Elon Musk joins President Donald Trump for farewell press conference in Oval Office

Elon Musk joins President Donald Trump for farewell press conference in Oval Office

Washington , 31 May (H.S.): Donald Trump and Elon Musk held a press conference in the Oval Office on Friday,where Trump praised Musk for his contributions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) before his departure. Trump expressed confidence that Musk would still offer his support to the U.S. government in the future….

Elon Musk avoids drug use question during campaign trail

Elon Musk avoids drug use question during campaign trail

Washington , 31 May (H.S): Elon Musk, an ally of Donald Trump, reportedly increased his drug use during Trump’s presidential campaign, consuming large quantities of ketamine, alongside other substances like Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms, which, he claimed, affected his bladder. He was spotted with a medication box containing approximately 20 pills, including Adderall. His behavior,…