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13 May 2025

Bangladesh

'Send suicide bombers to Kolkata': Bangladesh Islamist threatens on camera 

A Bangladeshi Islamist has allegedly openly threatened to use Taliban-like tactics, including suicide bombings, to capture Kolkata.

13 May 2025

Donald Trump

Pentagon halts gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops

The Pentagon has decided to stop gender-affirming healthcare for transgender service members, a memo seen by Reuters said.

2 Indian students killed in car crash in Pennsylvania 

Two Indian students, Saurav Prabhakar and Manav Patel, were killed in a car accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, United States, last week.

13 May 2025

Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh's Election Commission suspends registration of Sheikh Hasina's Party

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League, has had its registration suspended by the Bangladesh Election Commission.

12 May 2025

Bill Gates

Meghan Markle appoints Bill Gates's ex-employee as chief of staff

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has hired Sarah Fosmo as her first chief of staff. The former Bill Gates employee will assist the Duchess in expanding her professional empire.

12 May 2025

Pakistan News

Pakistan admits damage to its fighter aircraft in 'Operation Sindoor '

Pakistan's military has confirmed that an aircraft was slightly damaged in a recent skirmish with India.

H-1B stamped: Can you enter US on a student visa?

Students in US universities with a job offer in the country are facing an immigration conundrum.

12 May 2025

Donald Trump

Hamas to release Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage

Hamas has confirmed the upcoming release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza.

12 May 2025

Afghanistan

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, cites gambling concerns

Afghanistan's Taliban government has announced an indefinite ban on chess, saying the game promotes gambling.

12 May 2025

Boeing

Trump to get 'flying palace' jet worth $400M from Qatar  

United States President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering accepting a $400 million Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family.

12 May 2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says he's ready to meet Putin this week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Istanbul on Thursday.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump greenlights transfer of 100 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump has approved transferring 100 Patriot missiles and 125 artillery rockets to Ukraine.

11 May 2025

Philadelphia

Philadelphia bus shooting leaves woman, 3 teens injured

Four people, including three teenagers, were injured in a shooting on a SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) bus in Philadelphia.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump fires US copyright chief amid AI policy debate

US President Donald Trump has fired Shira Perlmutter as the head of the US Copyright Office.

11 May 2025

Pakistan Army

BLA launches coordinated attacks across 39 sites in Pakistan's Balochistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed a series of coordinated attacks on 39 different sites across Pakistan's Balochistan province.

11 May 2025

Chicago

Pope Leo to deliver 1st public address today

Pope Leo XIV will give his first Sunday blessing and address to the faithful at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City today.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

How global leaders reacted to India-Pakistan agreement to stop firing

After four days of strikes and counter-strikes, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire mediated by US

Elon Musk has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States of America.

11 May 2025

Colombo

Sri Lanka bus accident leaves 8 dead, over 30 injured

Eight people were killed and over 30 injured in a horrific bus accident in Sri Lanka's mountainous central region.

Get ready for this new visa question during US immigration

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has added a mention of the Trump Card Visa on the live application form for the Global Entry program.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump praises Putin's peace overture to Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for proposing direct negotiations with Ukraine.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump vows to work with India, Pakistan for Kashmir solution

United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his willingness to work with India and Pakistan to help resolve the Kashmir issue.

11 May 2025

China

Trump announces US-China trade relations 'total reset' following Geneva talks

United States President Donald Trump has declared a "total reset" of trade relations with China. The development comes on the heels of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, to ease tensions caused by tariffs between them.

10 May 2025

China

China nears completion of world's tallest dam, water storage begins

China is nearing completion of the world's tallest dam, the Shuangjiangkou hydropower project in Sichuan province.

10 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump says 'full and immediate' ceasefire agreed between India, Pakistan

United States President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire".

10 May 2025

Emmanuel Macron

Ukraine, allies propose 30-day ceasefire to Russia

Ukraine and its allies have offered a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days, effective May 12, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Saturday.

10 May 2025

Barcelona

Toxic chlorine cloud forces 160,000 people indoors in Spain

A warehouse fire in Vilanova i la Geltru, a coastal city south of Barcelona, Spain, has released a toxic cloud of chlorine.

10 May 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan denies Pakistan's accusation of Indian missile strike on territory

Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's claim that India had fired a missile strike on its land, saying there was "no truth to such claims."

10 May 2025

Jaish-e-Mohammed

Five key Pakistani terrorists killed in 'Operation Sindoor': Report

Five terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba were reportedly killed in the first phase of Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces targeted terrorist camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) on May 7.

10 May 2025

Indian Army

Pakistan reaches out to India for de-escalation amid airstrikes

After heavy airstrikes on its military bases, Pakistan has reached out to India for talks and de-escalation, Firstpost reported, citing government sources.

Jaishankar tells Rubio, India's approach measured, responsible

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has confirmed that he spoke to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

This US visa can help you get Green Card faster

The EB-5 visa program has become a popular way to secure a Green Card in the US. It is now trending among investors across the world.

10 May 2025

Donald Trump

Marco Rubio urges Pakistan to de-escalate amidst offensive

United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate their ongoing military conflict.

IMF's $1B Pakistan bailout sparks anger in India

India's abstention from the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) vote has been noted amid concerns and criticism in India regarding the IMF's decision.

10 May 2025

Indian Air Force

Pakistan closes airspace amid reports of Indian airstrikes

Pakistan has released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), temporarily shutting its airspace for all flights from 3:15am to 12:00pm on May 10.

09 May 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

'Not one statement…against India': Pakistan MP slams 'coward' Shehbaz Sharif 

The ongoing conflict with India has led to a heated debate in the Pakistan parliament, with ministers clashing over the government's handling of the situation.

09 May 2025

World Bank

India to oppose Pakistan's $1.3-billion bailout package from IMF today  

India's Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will present India's position at an upcoming board meeting on Friday.

09 May 2025

Star Wars

Health worker compensated ₹34L for being compared to Darth Vader 

A National Health Service (NHS) worker, Lorna Rooke, has been awarded £28,989.61 (almost ₹34 lakh) in damages by a Croydon employment tribunal.

09 May 2025

Pope Francis

New pope seemingly reshared posts critical of Trump, Vance

Robert Prevost, the newly elected American pope, appears to have reposted on social media criticisms of Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

09 May 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

'First of all..': Indian envoy corrects CNN anchor's Kashmir comment  

Vinay Kwatra, India's ambassador to the United States, corrected Wolf Blitzer of CNN regarding his choice of words about Kashmir.