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Watch: India, U.S. strike Critical Minerals deal amid China concerns | Above the Fold | 26.05.2026

From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices - here are the top stories of the day.

26 May 2026 9:13 pm
Marco Rubio says U.S. ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's offer came after Russia battered Ukraine over the weekend and following a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

26 May 2026 6:13 pm
We oppose creation of exclusive small cliques: China on Quad statement

Quad grouping announced new measures to boost maritime surveillance and port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of Chinas growing military posturing in the region

26 May 2026 4:12 pm
Three dead in South Korea after collapse at overpass demolition site

A fatal accident at an overpass demolition site in Seoul has disrupted rail operations and highlighted the risks associated with ageing infrastructure projects

26 May 2026 4:08 pm
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, passes away at 95

26 May 2026 11:16 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran

Israels military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets

26 May 2026 8:08 am
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimising slavery

Past Popes have apologised for Christians' involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. But no Pope has ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologised for, the role that past popes themselves played in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave infidels.

25 May 2026 10:08 pm
Watch: Iran deal talks advance as Trump signals major breakthrough | Above the Fold | 25.05.2026

From crucial U.S.-Iran talks and another sharp fuel price hike to the Padma Awards 2026, the Thoothukudi sexual assault case verdict - here are the top stories of the day.

25 May 2026 9:15 pm
Iran says charging fees for 'navigational services' in Hormuz

Irans remarks come amis growing international concern over Irans tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

25 May 2026 5:07 pm
Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's ongoing conflict was sparked in 2021, when the military staged a coup that ousted the democratically-elected civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi

25 May 2026 2:11 pm
Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region

The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said

25 May 2026 11:16 am
Death toll hits three in Philippine construction collapse, 17 missing

Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest

25 May 2026 9:04 am
Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike

Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.

24 May 2026 9:12 pm
Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards

The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.

24 May 2026 9:05 pm
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv

The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools

24 May 2026 3:04 pm
At least 24 killed, many injured in blast near railway track in Pakistan's Balochistan

The explosion occurred on Sunday, May 24, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta; Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the Home Minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in the city.

24 May 2026 12:13 pm
Pakistan PM hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' in West Asia

U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran

24 May 2026 11:14 am
Gunman had violent history and possible obsession with White House, says Trump

On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials

24 May 2026 11:09 am
Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California

About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area

24 May 2026 10:05 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was subject to finalisation.

24 May 2026 7:14 am
Bundibugyo ebolavirus | A deadly pathogen

The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

24 May 2026 12:24 am
Raul Castro | The old man and the siege

The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year

24 May 2026 12:22 am
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish Prime Minister resigns

Tens of thousands of demonstrators carried banners marked with Resignation of the socialist mafia and other slogans, alongside scores of Spanish gold and red flags in the March for Dignity

23 May 2026 7:08 pm
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases as health authorities work to contain the spreading outbreak

23 May 2026 6:15 pm
USGS evaluates Kilauea after magnitude 6 quake near Hawaiis Big Island

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaiis Big Island, prompting the United States Geological Survey to assess possible impacts on Kilauea volcano activity

23 May 2026 6:07 pm
Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending

23 May 2026 5:08 pm
Estonia can be Indias gateway to northern Europe: Envoy Ashish Sinha

Envoy Ashish Sinha highlighted growth opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology and digital innovation

23 May 2026 4:15 pm
UNICEF raises alarm over rising violence against children in Bangladesh

UNICEF appealed to the public, media outlets and social media users to respect the rights of the victims and their families by refraining from sharing the victims personal details

23 May 2026 2:12 pm
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil depot: mayor

As a result of falling UAV debris, a fire broke out at the oil depot. Mayor Andrey Kravchenko wrote on Telegram.

23 May 2026 12:11 pm
IPL 2026 SRH vs RCB: Sunrisers prove too hot for Royal Challengers

Rajat Patidar steered his side past the 166-run mark that confirmed his side a spot in Qualifier 1

23 May 2026 12:48 am
Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims regulatory jurisdiction extending into UAE waters

21 May 2026 9:57 pm
Telangana NRI panel studies Andhra Pradeshs welfare model for migrant workers

Andhra Pradesh has been working extensively for the welfare of overseas residents and resolving issues, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas informs the visiting team

20 May 2026 8:11 pm
IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan show the way as Sunrisers march into playoffs

Klaasen, too, plays a big role in the Hyderabad outfits win; the result also confirms Titans qualification while Super Kings hopes hang by a thread

19 May 2026 12:23 am
IPL 2026 | Super Kings cross swords with Sunrisers in a must-win encounter

CSK may have to revisit its strategy of using three left-arm seamers as it deployed against LSG which makes the bowling attack one-dimensional

17 May 2026 8:38 pm
Over 1,000 Telugu expats participate in Mahanadu by NRI TDP Saudi Arabia chapter in Dammam

Special guests Bode Prasad and TDP leader Mahasena Rajesh interacted with the Telugu diaspora and praised efforts to preserve Telugu culture overseas

17 May 2026 2:36 pm
IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might

Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games

11 May 2026 10:09 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
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