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France witnesses a historic moment as Gabriel Attal assumes the role of the country's youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister. The 34-year-old, known for his prominence as France's Education Minister and a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, steps into this significant leadership position following the resignation of Elisabeth Borne from the post.

The White House faced a security breach as a vehicle forcefully collided with an outer gate of the presidential residence, resulting in the swift arrest of the driver. President Joe Biden, fortunately, remained unharmed during the incident.

Bhutan, known for its unique commitment to measuring prosperity through "Gross National Happiness," is holding general elections amidst a concerning economic downturn that challenges this philosophy. As voters head to the polls, both the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and People's Democratic Party (PDP) remain dedicated to a governance model prioritizing the "happiness and well-being of the people," as enshrined in the constitution.

On Tuesday, the Talaud Islands, Indonesia, experienced a seismic jolt as an earthquake measuring 6.7 in magnitude struck the region, reported by the National Centre for Seismology. Despite the considerable intensity, no reports of material damage have emerged thus far.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 40th birthday went uncelebrated in the public eye, marking a significant departure from the customary grandeur accorded to his predecessors on their birthdays. Unlike the lavish festivities held for his late father and grandfather, Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung, respectively, Kim Jong Un's milestone was not commemorated with public events, amid artillery barrages and a vow to expand the nation's nuclear arsenal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on securing an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in the parliamentary elections. In a social media post on X, PM Modi praised Hasina's victory and commended the people of Bangladesh for the successful conduct of the elections while expressing India's commitment to fortifying their enduring partnership.