It is a crucial Wednesday all around the globe.
Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived in Paris for his first trip to Europe in five years on Tuesday. He won’t be visiting the EU capital Brussels, but will land in Hungary today.
Prince Harry arrived in the UK on Tuesday and will attend a ceremony today marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address election rallies in Andhra Pradesh today.
A quick glance at the big headlines today:
Prince Harry is back in the UK!
Prince Harry has returned to the UK to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. This visit signifies his first presence in the country since his hurried trip in February to visit the King following the monarch’s cancer diagnosis.
The Prince was spotted arriving at the Honourable Artillery Company’s headquarters on the outskirts of the City of London for a one-day summit titled the Invictus Games Foundation Conversation. This event precedes a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday at St Paul’s Cathedral, which will honour a decade of the games. It will be one of the prominent gatherings he has attended in Britain in recent times.
Xi Jinping’s five-day tour in Europe continues
Chinese president Xi Jinping’s ongoing five-day tour of Europe will primarily focus on two smaller countries in the eastern part of the continent. This region has become strategically significant for Beijing, serving as a gateway for its expanding economic interests in Europe.
After commencing his European tour with a visit to Paris on Monday, marking his first trip to the continent in five years, Xi will proceed to Hungary and Serbia. These two nations are known for their autocratic leadership and are perceived as being amicable towards China, while also maintaining close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Modi in Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minster Modi is set to address rallies in Andhra Pradesh today, with engagements planned in Pileru, located in Annamayya district, and a rally scheduled in Vijayawada, situated in NTR district.
In accordance with a seat sharing agreement among NDA partners, the TDP has been allocated 144 Assembly and 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, while the BJP is contesting from six Lok Sabha and 10 Assembly seats. Additionally, Janasena is competing for two Lok Sabha and 21 Assembly seats.
The election results are expected to be announced on 4 June.
Today in History: 8 May
With inputs from agencies
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FirstUp: Xi Jinping in Hungary, Harry returns to UK… The headlines today
