World News Today highlights on May 31, 2026 : IAEA concerned after Russia claims Ukraine attacked nuclear plant; says attacking Zaporizhzhia is like playing with fire

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Published31 May 2026, 05:36:54 AM IST

Latest news on May 31, 2026: Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, has expressed concerns over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack(REUTERS)

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31 May 2026, 10:25:58 PM IST

World News Live Updates: IAEA concerned after Russia claims Ukraine attacked nuclear plant; says attacking Zaporizhzhia is like playing with fire

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expressed concern after Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a claim Kyiv denied. The incident comes amid escalating cross-border strikes, with Ukraine targeting Russian energy infrastructure overnight.

31 May 2026, 08:15:43 PM IST

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31 May 2026, 06:25:16 PM IST

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31 May 2026, 04:15:54 PM IST

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31 May 2026, 03:19:23 PM IST

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31 May 2026, 02:21:17 PM IST

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31 May 2026, 05:53:04 AM IST

World News Live Updates: US military fires missile into cargo ship after it ignored 20 warnings to reach Iran breaching Hormuz blockade

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31 May 2026, 05:36:54 AM IST

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