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19 May 2026
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran parliament to vote on $58M bounties on Trump, Netanyahu

Iran's parliament is set to vote on a controversial bill that proposes bounties for the assassination of United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

19 May 2026
Adani Group

US drops criminal charges against Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar

The United States Department of Justice has officially dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar.

19 May 2026
California

5 dead, including teen gunmen, in San Diego mosque shooting

A shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California on Monday left three men dead. The deceased include a security guard who is believed to have prevented further bloodshed.

19 May 2026
Donald Trump

Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf leaders

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that a military attack on Iran was scheduled for Tuesday. However, he has decided to postpone the operation following requests from key Gulf leaders.

18 May 2026
Turkey

Gunman goes on shooting spree in Turkey; 6 killed 

A gunman opened fire near the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, killing six people and injuring eight others.

18 May 2026
Hardeep Singh Puri

India buying Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers 

India has been buying Russian oil regardless of the United States's sanctions waivers, a senior official from the petroleum ministry said on Monday.

18 May 2026
Australia

Maldives cave dive recovery resumes after diver's death

An international team of cave divers, including experts from the Divers Alert Network (DAN) and local Maldivian authorities, is on a mission to recover the remains of four Italian tourists who died while scuba diving in Vaavu Atoll.

18 May 2026
Nepal

Has Nepal imposed new restrictions on Indian tourists?

The Nepal Tourism Board has officially clarified that there are no new restrictions for Indian tourists.

18 May 2026
Kuwait

You can now renew your Kuwaiti work permit online

Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower has launched a new online self-service system to renew work permits.

18 May 2026
Chicago

Indian student killed in road accident in US

Navya Gadusu, a 25-year-old Indian student, was killed in a road accident near Chicago on Saturday night.

18 May 2026
Donald Trump

Trump posts AI Gulf map with US flag, explosion pictures

United States President Donald Trump has shared a series of AI-generated images on his social media platform, Truth Social.

18 May 2026
Denmark

PM Modi to visit Norway today; 1st in 43 years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Norway on Monday, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in over four decades.

18 May 2026
Cuba

300+ drones bought from Iran, Russia: Cuba planning US attack 

Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is contemplating their use against US targets such as the Guantanamo Bay base, US military vessels, and possibly Key West in Florida, according to classified intelligence obtained by Axios.

18 May 2026
China

Leaked cable states US urged Pakistan to oust Imran Khan

A leaked diplomatic cable has brought back the spotlight on Imran Khan's allegations of a "foreign conspiracy" behind his ouster.

18 May 2026
Microsoft

Iran is now looking beneath Hormuz to make money  

Iran is planning to impose fees on major technology companies for using subsea internet cables under the Strait of Hormuz, emboldened by its successful blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reports said.

18 May 2026
Buddhism

India rejects Dutch PM's remarks on press freedom, minority rights

India has rejected Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten's reported remarks about declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights.

18 May 2026
Narendra Modi

India-Sweden upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership

India and Sweden have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership.

18 May 2026
Donald Trump

US lays down 5 conditions to continue Iran peace talks

The United States has reportedly laid down five conditions to continue peace negotiations with Iran.

18 May 2026
United States of America

Watch: 2 jets collide mid-air at US air show

Two United States Navy EA-18G Growlers collided mid-air during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, US, on Sunday.

17 May 2026
India

India, Netherlands now have 'strategic partnership': What it means

India and the Netherlands have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership." The move comes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the European country.

17 May 2026
Europe

Worrying: Europe facing 50% hike in defense equipment prices

European countries are witnessing a sharp rise in the cost of defense supplies, with some items seeing price hikes of over 50% in the last two years.

17 May 2026
Abu Dhabi

UAE: Drone strike hits Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. The incident occurred in an electrical generator outside the plant's inner perimeter.

17 May 2026
Australia

Indian-origin therapist jailed for sexually abusing 61 women in Australia

Sumit Satish Rastogi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin massage therapist, has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in prison for sexually abusing 61 women at an Adelaide massage parlor.

17 May 2026
Moscow

Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in year

A large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region by Ukraine has left three people dead, Russian officials reported.

17 May 2026
Green Card

Issue with signature? Your H-1B, green-card applications might be rejected

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new interim rule, tightening the signature requirements for immigration applications.

17 May 2026
Lockheed Martin

US to spend $1B on electronic warfare upgrade for F-35s

The United States has announced a nearly $1 billion upgrade program for its fifth-generation stealth fighter, the F-35 Lightning II.

17 May 2026
Delhi

Global conditions need swift change: PM Modi in Netherlands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for "swift change" in global conditions, citing numerous challenges humanity is currently facing.

17 May 2026
Bangladesh

Bangladesh's BNP links ties with India to Ganga water treaty

Bangladesh's ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has linked the future of its relationship with India to the renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty.

17 May 2026
World Health Organization

Why WHO has declared a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of global concern over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province.

17 May 2026
Narendra Modi

Netherlands returns Chola-era copper plates to India after 300 years

The Netherlands has returned a set of 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India. The handover took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the European nation.

17 May 2026
Donald Trump

Trump's 'calm before storm' post hints at fresh Iran strikes

United States President Donald Trump has hinted at possible military action against Iran, calling the current situation "the calm before the storm."

16 May 2026
COVID-19

PM Modi meets Dutch royals, discusses bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on Monday.

16 May 2026
Iran

Iranian hackers accessed US fuel tank monitoring systems: Report

A cyberattack on fuel storage tank monitoring systems at gas stations across several United States states has been reported.

16 May 2026
Donald Trump

Democrats accuse Trump of corruption over major stock market transactions

Democrats have accused US President Donald Trump of corruption after major stock market transactions were revealed in his name.

16 May 2026
New York City

New York's rail workers go on 1st strike in 32-years

In a major disruption to the busiest commuter rail system in North America, thousands of workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) went on strike today.

16 May 2026
Donald Trump

Putin to visit China days after Trump's trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19 and 20. The visit comes just days after United States President Donald Trump's trip to China.

16 May 2026
Narendra Modi

India to host Olympics, become global manufacturing hub: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled his vision for India's future on the world stage during his visit to the Netherlands.

16 May 2026
Africa

Who was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS global number two?

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the global second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), was killed in a joint operation by United States and Nigerian forces.

16 May 2026
Maldives

Five Italian divers die in Maldives underwater cave exploration

Five Italian divers have tragically died during an underwater cave exploration in the Maldives on Thursday.

16 May 2026
Donald Trump

Trump's delegation discarded Chinese gifts before boarding Air Force One

US President Donald Trump and his delegation have returned from a two-day diplomatic visit to Beijing.