US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that American and Nigerian forces had killed Abu Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the global second-in-command of the Islamic State group (ISIS), during a joint military operation in Africa.

According to Trump, the operation was conducted under his direction and involved US forces working alongside the Armed Forces of Nigeria in what he called a “meticulously planned” and “very complex” mission.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Abu Bilal al-Minuki believed he could remain hidden in Africa, but intelligence sources had tracked his movements. He also claimed the ISIS leader had been among the “most active terrorists in the world.”

Trump thanked the Nigerian government for cooperating in the operation and said the killing would weaken ISIS’s global activities. However, officials did not immediately release details about the exact location or timing of the mission.

There has been no independent confirmation yet from Nigerian authorities regarding the operation or al-Minuki’s role within the terror organisation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Friday as part of his ongoing five-nation diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening India’s partnerships across Europe and West Asia.

The Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral discussions with Dutch Leadership in The Hague, with talks likely to focus on trade, investment, technology, defence cooperation and renewable energy.

During the visit, PM Modi will also meet King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. He is additionally scheduled to interact with members of the Indian community and Dutch business leaders.

The Netherlands visit follows PM Modi’s brief stop in the United Arab Emirates, where discussions were held on energy and strategic cooperation.

According to officials, India and the Netherlands have expanded cooperation in recent years beyond traditional sectors such as agriculture, water management and healthcare. Collaboration has increasingly grown in areas including semiconductors, innovation, maritime security, renewable energy and advanced technologies.

The Netherlands remains one of India’s major trade partners in Europe. Bilateral trade between the two countries was valued at around USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25, while the Netherlands is also among the top foreign investors in India.

PM Modi’s Europe tour also includes visits to Sweden, Norway and Italy as India seeks to strengthen economic and strategic engagement with European nations.

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has been charged following allegations that he delivered provocative speeches during the West Bengal Assembly election campaign.

According to reports, the complaint was filed by a social worker identified as Rajiv Sarkar on May 5. The complaint alleged that the Diamond Harbour MP made inflammatory remarks at multiple campaign events held between April 27 and May 3.

The allegations also claimed that remarks made by Banerjee included threats directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the heated election campaign in West Bengal.

Reports said the case was registered at the Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station. The development comes amid continuing political tensions in the state after the recently concluded Assembly elections.

The Trinamool Congress and the BJP have been engaged in sharp exchanges following the election results and subsequent allegations linked to violence and political targeting in different parts of the state.