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Ukraine hands over 2nd part of EU membership questionnaire
The document was handed over during an online meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and the EU on Monday, Xinhua news agency quoted Zelesnky's press service as saying in a social media post. During the meeting, Zelensky thanked von der Leyen for the "clear signals of support" for Ukraine on its path towards the EU membership.
Macron proposes 'European political community'
He outlined his vision in a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. "How should we organise Europe in a political manner?" he asked. "And how can we go further than the European Union? It's our historic obligation now to respond to that question."
New S.Korean President takes oath, vows to rebuild nation
The 61-year-old kicked off his five-year term at midnight in the underground bunker of the new presidential office building in Yongsan by receiving a briefing from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. To usher in the new administration, a bell-ringing ceremony was held at the stroke of midnight in downtown Seoul.
Self-aggrandising China in Sri Lankan humanitarian crisis led to another emergency
Beijing does not only to gain a strategic advantage in the island nation but also to keep its economy hostage. The widespread protests had led to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency for the second time on May 6 for, "public security and the protection of public order and for the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community."
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes big lead in Philippine presidential poll
According to the latest tally, 64-year-old Marcos garnered 20,978,083 votes over 57-year-old Robredo's 9,921,820, Xinhua news agency reported. Marcos' running mate, Sara Duterte-Carpio, 43, the daughter of incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte, leads the vice presidential race, garnering 20,622,870 votes.
5 dead, 200 injured in SL violence, houses of politicians torched
On Monday night, anti-government protesters surrounded the Prime Minister's official residence in Colombo, Temple Trees, and tried to enter it. Later, they burnt vehicles parked outside the house. Additional military personnel were called in to protect Mahinda Rajapaksa and police fired tear gas and water cannons on the agitating protesters. At midnight, the military had to fire shots in the air to disperse the violent mob.
One person killed in shooting in US' Oakland
The Berkeley Police Department on Monday notified Oakland authorities of the incident and determined the victim was in Oakland, Oakland police spokesperson Kim Armstead was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. The police were investigating the incident as a homicide, he added.
Macron visits Berlin on first foreign trip after re-election
Scholz highlighted the need to act together as part of Europe, vowing measures necessary to prevent the war from spreading to other countries, Xinhua news agency reported. During his first overseas trip since re-election, Macron stressed the importance of friendship between the two countries.
Antonio Guterres calls for dialogue to solve Sri Lanka crisis
"We continue to encourage all Sri Lankan stakeholders to find a solution to the current challenges through dialogue and with the interests of the country and the people in mind," Haq said. Mahinda Rajapaksa turned in his resignation to his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, as the nation was rocked by clashes between the supporters of the Rajapaksa family and its opponents, and by police attempts to contain the protests.
Pak National Assembly passes resolution condemning Imran's anti-army statements
The resolution was tabled by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Javed Abbasi, Samaa TV reported. Addressing the National Assembly on Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lambasted the PTI chairperson for his "aggressive speeches" against the state institutions and said Khan's statements could cause anarchy in Pakistan.
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