The presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin, held a detailed conversation at a meeting in Moscow, during which they discussed topical issues of cooperation between the two countries.
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Moscow launches Ukraine-wide overnight attacks
Russia launched attacks across Ukraine overnight, including on the capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv, close to the border with Poland. Kyiv’s military administration said Moscow had launched a drone attack in the early hours of Tuesday, warning residents to find shelter, in a post on the Telegram messaging app. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
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Nipah virus outbreak in India
India’s southern state of Kerala is currently facing an outbreak of the rare, but potentially serious Nipah virus with at least two deaths so far. Health officials have closed schools and offices in Kerala and hundreds of residents are being tested.
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Indian Ocean Island Games opening ceremony killed at least 12
A stampede of sports fans trying to enter Madagascar’s national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games has killed at least 12 and left around 85 injured.
