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.

US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit expected to address trade disputes, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and the ongoing Iran crisis.

During the opening remarks at the Great Hall of the People, Trump expressed confidence about ties between Washington and Beijing, saying the two countries were “going to have a fantastic future together.”

The summit marks Trump’s first official visit to China during his second term and the first visit by a sitting US president to the country in nearly a decade.

Both leaders were seen exchanging warm remarks at the start of the meeting despite continuing disagreements over tariffs, Taiwan and strategic competition in technology and artificial intelligence. Reports said discussions are also expected to cover the Iran conflict and global trade stability.

Ahead of the summit, Trump had indicated he would discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi, an issue that remains one of Beijing’s biggest concerns in relations with Washington.

Chinese officials earlier outlined what Beijing described as “red lines” in ties with the United States, including matters related to Taiwan and national sovereignty.

The Beijing visit includes bilateral meetings, ceremonial events and a state banquet, with both sides aiming to stabilise relations after months of geopolitical and economic tensions.