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Pakistan’s Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday “to facilitate” Iran-U.S. peace talks

Russia's Defence Ministry said 556 drones ‌had been downed over the ​country, including the Moscow region, overnight and ⁠into the morning

The Abu Dhabi media office said in a statement that the fire broke out in an external electrical generator outside the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra

The U.S. President’s message comes as reports suggest his administration is weighing critical decisions on Iran policy

TTV Dhinakaran announced AMMK MLA S Kamaraj faces disqualification for supporting the ruling TVK government during a floor test. Dhinakaran accused Kamaraj of betrayal and stated the party will pursue disqualification, calling the TVK's acceptance of support 'horse-trading'.…

UAE-Iran tensions over the war hold up consensus at BRICS FM meet; could spell trouble for BRICS Summit in September

The scanning of state voter rolls at the national level is part of a broader effort by Republican President Donald Trump to federalise certain election functions and promote his messaging that elections are marred by noncitizen voting, even though instances of that are rare.

Mr. Harish's remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows came days after an India-flagged commercial vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman

Two sisters have died by suicide in Jodhpur's Kherapa area. The younger sister died Friday after consuming pesticide atop a water tank. She had accused eight people of gangrape and blackmail. Her elder sister died by suicide in March.…

A 28-year-old man, Teja, accused of murdering 22-year-old Vaishnavi in Jadcherla by slitting her throat, has died. He was assaulted by local residents after the attack and succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.…

"Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate talks and promote regional peace," reports said

The International Criminal Court last week unsealed an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, accusing him along with Mr. Duterte and other "co-perpetrators" of the "crime against humanity of murder"

The Bill Gates Foundation Trust sold its entire Microsoft (MSFT) stake in Q1 2026, offloading the final 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion. The exit caps a two-year wind-down from 28.5 million shares, funding Gates' plan to spend the endowment by 2045.…

The suspect, named as 23-year-old Mohammad Rahed Hossain Mahed, "had taken refuge in a hideout near the Indian border", said Md Moniruzzaman, head of the police station at Moulvibazar, a northeastern district.

PM Narendra Modi on May 16 met King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace and discussed close cooperation in digital technology, innovation, fintech and blue economy

Rogers Devia died in an attack by gunmen in the rural area of Cubarral, a city he governed between 2020-2023 lying 170 kilometres (105 miles) south of the capital Bogota

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8.

The Health Ministry in Ramallah identified the victim as 34-year-old Nour al-Din Kamal Hassan Fayyad, saying he was "killed by occupation forces' fire in the Jenin camp".

The latest strikes came after Envoys from Israel and Lebanon held a third round of negotiations in Washington and agreed to extend the ceasefire

"Just one day of suspension at Samsung Electronics' semiconductor factory is expected to incur ​direct losses of as much ‌as $667.68 million"

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island Project, deeming it an "ecological disaster." He argued that while strengthening defence is crucial, the project's commercial aspects outweigh security needs and could ha…

Albino buffaloes resembling Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are drawing large crowds in Bangladesh ahead of Eid al-Adha. One buffalo, named Trump, is noted for its calm demeanor and golden hair, while another, named Netanyahu, is described as aggressive and mischievous.…

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, questioning the inaction of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Gandhi drew parallels to the 2024 leak, highlighting repeated paper leaks and the government's response.…

A fire on the Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district was averted with all 68 passengers evacuated safely. However, a relief vehicle en route to the scene met with an accident, injuring over five railway employees. The incident disrupted traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route for hours.

Bajrang Dal members barged into a Dehradun footwear showroom, alleging Muslim managers harassed Hindu staff and deducted salaries. A video circulating on social media purportedly shows the group confronting Muslim employees and defacing their name tags.…

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt declared the era of manual code writing is over, citing AI's explosive power. He believes programmers still using traditional methods are behind, as AI enables individuals to build powerful applications previously requiring large teams.…

A fire erupted in a Rajdhani Express coach in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh early Sunday morning. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated from the B-1 coach within 15 minutes. The blaze also damaged the luggage van. The affected coach was detached.…

USCIS now has the power to reject or deny immigration applications, even keeping fees, if an invalid signature is found months or years later. This new rule, effective July 10, 2026, applies broadly to most benefit requests, including visas and Green Cards.…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with Jitesh Sharma leading the side. Patidar is recovering well and is expected to return for the next match in Hyderabad.…

Officials say Chintuang emerged as one of the biggest traffickers operating along the Myanmar-Mizoram-Manipur-Assam-Tripura corridor and was identified as a major international supplier of methamphetamine and heroin

The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with dozens dead.…

Nine Indian companies were part of the delegation which strategic engagements with the Italian Space Industry Study Group in Venice, Italy. Three companies sign agreements for collaboration

The milestone came during Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands highlighted Dutch expertise in water management, relevant to India's ambitious Kalpasar Project.…

PM Modi will hold talks with Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and interact with members of the European Round Table for Industry in Sweden

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for a senior India debut, potentially as early as next month on the Ireland tour.…

Following CBSE Class 12 results, Secretary Sanjay Kumar addressed concerns about the pass percentage drop, attributing it to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.…

The Department of Tourism congratulated Sherpa, saying his achievement reflects a significant contribution to Nepal’s mountaineering sector and its international profile

246 suspected cases had been reported as of ‌Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including ⁠Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu

The BJP has responded to Rahul Gandhi's demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.…

The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Mr. Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020

Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weeken

It said that Indian law enforcement has been contacted, and investigations are currently ongoing to recover the loss.

India and the Netherlands inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas