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Donald Trump eyes deal in Beijing as China gauges U.S. decline

Washington and Beijing announce May 13-15 visit of U.S. President to China with trade, technology, and Taiwan on the agenda

11 May 2026 11:16 am
U.S. President Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15

The visit comes in the midst of a prolonged U.S.-Israel-Iran war causing a global energy crisis and the increasing tensions between the two countries over a host of issues, including Taiwan

11 May 2026 8:07 am
Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources

Two ethnic groups the Hema and the Lendu have been locked in a long-running violent conflict in Ituri, a gold-rich province that borders Uganda and South Sudan

10 May 2026 11:04 pm
UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo warns of wave of attacks in east

The mineral-rich eastern DRC has been plagued for three decades by conflict involving various armed groups, militia and army troops

9 May 2026 10:07 pm
Three Indian-origin men in Canada convicted of couples murder

The couple was found dead in their Abbotsford residence in May 2022

9 May 2026 4:14 pm
Tariffs and rare earths: Lula da Silva positions Brazil as a global player in U.S. visit

The buzz intensified when Flvio Bolsonaro, the presumptive far-right candidate, flew to Miami a day before Mr. Lulas meeting with Donald Trump on May 8, 2026

9 May 2026 4:08 pm
India, IOM discuss expanding, diversifying regular migration pathways

Discussions focussed on expanding and diversifying regular migration pathways and on Indias proactive approach to the implementation of GCM and IOM activities in India, Kirti Vardhan Singh said

9 May 2026 11:12 am
U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse images, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection

9 May 2026 11:07 am
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern

9 May 2026 11:06 am
Two killed as U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the ocean

9 May 2026 9:17 am
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

9 May 2026 2:15 am
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

8 May 2026 9:02 pm
IPL 2026 | I cant take too much credit for Sunrisers being on top: Cummins

Joining the outfit mid-season as he made his way back from injury, Cummins swears by prioritising recovery regardless of the schedule

8 May 2026 8:22 pm
China confirms its support to Pakistan during last years war with India

Chinas South China Morning Post said an aviation engineer provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May

8 May 2026 6:12 pm
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe

Many critics accuse of Rwandan President of crushing dissent with many seeing him as the architect of an authoritarian regime

8 May 2026 5:12 pm
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday

8 May 2026 2:47 pm
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at United Nations General Assembly

Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad

8 May 2026 12:19 pm
U.K. local elections: Partial results show losses for Starmers Labour and wins for Reform U.K.

The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago

8 May 2026 11:08 am
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunans Liuyang, known as Chinas fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports

8 May 2026 10:12 am
French artist Thomas Henriot draws lines that move through light, time and memory

From the ghats of Varanasi to the forts and stepwells of Rajasthan and an iconic mansion in Kolkata, Nature and architecture have a dialogue in the august company of light in the tapestries and drawings of French artist Thomas Henriot

8 May 2026 9:37 am
Master tacticians Arteta and Enrique lift Arsenal, PSG

Both managers have reshaped their teams with distinct philosophies

8 May 2026 12:54 am
From the doldrums to the top, Sunrisers stunning rise

The 2016 champion, which beganIPL2026 with three defeats in its first four outings, has embarked on a fabulous run that has netted them six victories on the bounce;Nitishsall-round efficacy is a much under-rated but massive contribution to the franchises impressive performances

7 May 2026 11:51 pm
Visakhapatnam MP urges NRIs to invest in Andhra Pradesh

Sribharat highlights strong growth prospects, business opportunities and government support for investors

5 May 2026 7:35 pm
3 May 2026 3:55 pm
Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out

Brilliant on the European stage, PSG has been less dominant domestically and holds a six-point lead over second-placed Lens

1 May 2026 2:33 am
IPL 2026 MI vs SRH | Inconsistent Mumbai Indians take on settled Sunrisers Hyderabad

At the Wankhede, where run-fests are more the norm than exception, the contest could well be decided in the PowerPlay

28 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
Supreme Court issues notice on plea of Enrica Lexie owner for return of 3 cr bond

Supreme Court order came on the basis of a decision by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in May 2020 to have the duo stand trial in Italy

27 Apr 2026 2:03 pm
Medical Education Department keen on 15% NRI quota in all government medical colleges

The measure is seen as a revenue generating exercise to make government medical colleges move towards sustaining themselves and not depend on grants from the State

26 Apr 2026 8:45 pm
Enrica Lexie owner urges SC for early release of a 3 crore bond executed in Kerala HC

The application sought a modification of an apex court order of May 2, 2012 and a direction to the Registrar General of the Kerala High Court to release or return the bond of 3 crore

24 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
IPL 2026 RR vs SRH | Recuperating Royals host high-flying Sunrisers

Adding fuel to SRHs momentum, full-time captain Cummins has returned from injury and will make his first appearance of the season on Saturday

24 Apr 2026 7:32 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs DC: Delhi Capitals wins toss, opts to field agianst Sunrisers Hyderabad

Both Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad made one change to their team

21 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs DC | A clash of styles as Sunrisers take on Capitals

If Sunrisers modus operandi with the willow gravitates towards belligerence from the very outset, Capitals approach tends to be more measured and in sync with the situation

20 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | BuoyantSunrisers Hyderabadruns into a resurgentChennai Super Kings

Both teams are seeking to turn promise into something more permanent. Its a meeting that could change the shape of both campaigns

17 Apr 2026 9:15 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | Sunrisers all for making tactical changes, says head coach Vettori

Vettori also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season against Rajasthan Royals on April 25

17 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer: Joseph Zada debuts as young Haymitch in deadly Quarter Quell

Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games and centers on the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell

14 Apr 2026 12:21 pm
Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium

Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown the global economy into turmoil since it began in late February

13 Apr 2026 10:59 pm
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals opts to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

RR rested Shimron Hetmyer and Brijesh Sharma while SRH roped in Praful HInge naming Harshal Patel among impact subs

13 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
IPL 2026 PBKS vs SRH preview | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a battle of big-hitters

A glance at the scorecard of their last meeting in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025 provides context. Sunrisers, coming off a four-match losing streak, hunted down the 246-run target with eight wickets and nine balls to spare, thanks to a 55-ball 141 from Abhishek Sharma

10 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme: nuclear energy chief

All the conspiracies and actions of our enemies, including this brutal war, have yielded no results. Now they seek to achieve something through negotiations, Mohammad Eslami said

9 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Irans nuclear agency chief says its right to enrich uranium is necessary for U.S. talks

The U.S and Iran are due to meet in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for talks this weekend

9 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks; Iran says U.S. must accept uranium enrichment

Iran agrees to safe passage through Hormuz Strait for two weeks 'if attacks are halted'

8 Apr 2026 7:01 am