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Weather Updates:
- India: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall warnings for 22 states, with the monsoon covering most of the country except Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Heavy rain is expected in Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and coastal regions.
- Philippines: The state weather bureau PAGASA reported rainy conditions due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and easterlies affecting parts of the country.
Crime and Legal Developments:
In Lagos, Nigeria, police arrested Wasiu Akinwande, a notorious hired killer known as ‘Olori Eso,’ responsible for criminal activities over 15 years. A cache of sophisticated weapons was recovered.
In Azerbaijan, seven journalists from Abzas Media and one from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty were sentenced to 7.5–9 years in prison on charges widely seen as politically motivated to suppress independent journalism.
Political and Economic News:
In India, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an increase in social security pension for the elderly, disabled, and widows ahead of the state’s assembly elections.
Pakistan has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, according to reports.
The World Investment Report 2025 by UNCTAD highlights a boom in digital sector investments, with India positioned as a potential hub for digital and supply chain-linked investments.
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