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23 May, 2025

UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base

On 22 May 2025, the UK agreed to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while securing a 99-year lease of the Diego Garcia military base. The deal, amid opposition from islanders and critics, protects UK-US strategic interests.

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23 May, 2025

Gaza's main hospital is overwhelmed with children in pain from malnutrition

Gaza’s Nasser Hospital is overwhelmed with over 9,000 malnourished children treated this year amid food shortages caused by a 19-month blockade and war. Despite Israel easing restrictions on aid on 23 May 2025, supplies remain scarce.

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23 May, 2025

North Korea vows to arrest those responsible for failed ship launch

North Korea vowed to arrest those responsible for the failed launch of a 5,000-ton warship on 21 May in Chongjin. Kim Jong Un blamed negligence. The ship, now damaged, is under repair and investigation has begun, aiming for readiness by late June.

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23 May, 2025

4 dead and 17 trapped in landslides in southwestern China

At least 4 people were killed and 17 remain trapped after landslides struck Guizhou province in southwest China on 23 May. Two bodies were found in Changshi and two in Qingyang village, where 19 people were buried. Power outages affected Guowa township.

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23 May, 2025

Basavaraju, 26 other slain Naxalites carried cumulative bounty of Rs 3.33 cr in Chhattisgarh: Police

Basavaraju, CPI (Maoist) general secretary, and 26 other Naxalites were killed in a major encounter on 21 May in Chhattisgarh’s Abhujmad. The slain carried bounties totalling Rs 3.33 crore. Arms and explosives were recovered. Two DRG jawans also died.

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23 May, 2025

J-K DGP visits encounter site in Kishtwar, reviews anti-terror op

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area in Kishtwar on 22 May to review an anti-terror op after a soldier died in a gunfight. Four terrorists are believed holed up. He praised forces and stressed continued efforts to uphold peace.

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23 May, 2025

Forest fire trigger landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch

A forest fire near the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector, Poonch district, triggered multiple landmine explosions on 23 May, officials said. No casualties were reported. Army, forest officials, and locals are working to douse the blaze in the region.

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23 May, 2025

Goyal meets US commerce secretary in Washington to discuss proposed trade pact

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to discuss the proposed bilateral trade pact. The interim deal aims for tariff exemptions and increased trade, targeting a July 8 deadline for initial agreement.

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23 May, 2025

There were times when we had our chances to make the playoffs: Pant

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant admitted their 2025 IPL season showed promise but inconsistency and injuries, hurt their playoff chances. Their 33-run win over Gujarat Titans featured a strong all-round performance led by Mitchell Marsh's 117.

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23 May, 2025

South Asian students slam Harvard foreign student eligibility revocation

Harvard's South Asian Association condemned the Trump administration's 22 May move to revoke the university’s SEVP certification, halting foreign student enrolment. SAA urged support for affected international students, calling ir an “unwarranted attack.”