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Political parties hold meetings to discuss post-poll scenario Counting of votes for 542 Lok Sabha seats to take place on May 23 Stock market soars high after exit polls Yogi Adityanath sacks estranged BJP ally OP Rajbhar from cabinet 2nd India Open International Boxing Tournament begins today

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South Korea vows to send aid to North quickly

South Korea has vowed to move quickly on its plans to provide 8 million US Dollar worth of humanitarian aid to North Korea through international organizations.

Riot in Tajikistan's prison leaves 32 dead

In Tajikistan, 32 people died in a riot at a prison near capital Dushanbe yesterday.

Pakistan's former PM Nawaz Sharif moves Islamabad HC for bail on medical grounds

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif moved the Islamabad High Court today for bail on medical grounds in the Al-Azizia corruption case.

EAM Sushma Swaraj to attend SCO foreign ministers meet in Bishkek

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be representing India in the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers, CFM, of Shanghai Cooperation Organization to be held in Bishkek in Kyrgyz beginning tomorrow.

Sudan army rulers, protesters plan more talks after no agreement

Sudan's Army rulers and protest leaders have said more talks are planned for today to finalise the makeup of a new ruling body, after hours of negotiations ended without agreement yesterday.

7 killed, 26 wounded in a roadside blast in Iraq

An Iraq, seven people were killed and 26 wounded when a roadside bomb has hit a bus carrying Shiite paramilitary fighters in eastern town of Balad Ruz.

UAE to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21

On 21st May, the UAE will celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development to highlight its efforts in promoting tolerance and cultural diversity.

Sudan protesters insist on civilian head for new governing body

In Sudan, the Alliance for Freedom and Change said today they will insist on civilian head for new governing body in new talks with army rulers.

Gunmen kill at least 11 people in Brazil

Gunmen killed at least 11 people in a bar in northern Brazil yesterday.

Iran will be destroyed if it attacks Washington's interests: Trump

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the country will be destroyed if it attacks Washington's interests.

British PM promises new deal to save her Brexit agreement

British Prime Minister Theresa May today promised a new and improved deal to save her controversial Brexit agreement through Parliament when it comes up for a fourth vote next month.

Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran's court

Saudi Arabia has said that it wants to avert war in the region but stands ready to respond with 'all strength', telling Iran that the ball was now in its court.

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