The death toll from weeks of torrential rain in the Indian state of Assam has risen to 62, officials reported. 32 districts in the state were flooded and more than 3 million people left their homes, Assam State Disaster Management stated.
More than 20,000 people had been evacuated, Assam State Prime Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced, adding, “We are now focusing on rescue operations,” during his visit to disaster areas.
Violence broke out in Buenos Aires as retirees, unions, and football fans protested President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and demanded higher pensions. Clashes with police left many injured near the Congress building.
Lawmakers failed to pass bills supporting pension hikes, with 133 absent during the vote. While opposition figures called the situation “unacceptable,” Milei’s government maintains that limited resources and the need for economic recovery prevent immediate increases.
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