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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
Marco Rubio in India LIVE: Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi.

23 May 2026 9:18 am
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
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top U.S. intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard cited her husbands recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for resignation

22 May 2026 11:14 pm
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but we're not there yet

Mr. Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran

22 May 2026 10:04 pm
NATO Ministers question U.S. on Trumps confusing troop decisions

Ministers from NATO member states sought clarification from the United States over former president Donald Trumps reported troop movement plans, amid growing uncertainty among allies.

22 May 2026 8:15 pm
Taiwans government says U.S. hasnt notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over future U.S. military assistance to Taiwan after American officials suggested some foreign arms transfers could face temporary delays

22 May 2026 8:10 pm
U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on pause over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S.

The U.S. is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. China has repeatedly called for the U.S. to stop arms sales

22 May 2026 12:15 pm
Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada

Danielle Smith said voters would be deciding whether it's time to hold a referendum, but it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate from Canada

22 May 2026 12:13 pm
U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement

22 May 2026 8:10 am
Donald Trup says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland

22 May 2026 6:12 am
At least 16 dead in Honduras as gunmen open fire in two separate attacks

The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said

22 May 2026 2:08 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
Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards

21 May 2026 4:10 pm
Zuckerberg says he feels weight of Meta layoffs

In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining

21 May 2026 4:13 am
Philippine Supreme Court says wont stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer

The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the chief enforcer of ex-President Rodrigo Dutertes crackdown

21 May 2026 3:21 am
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
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Authorities in Vilnius instructed residents to take shelter after drone alarms were triggered, underscoring growing security concerns along NATOs eastern frontier amid heightened regional tensions

20 May 2026 6:10 pm
Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The closure of Strait of Hormuz and fears of fuel shortage have pushed Britain to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries

20 May 2026 6:04 pm
Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-energy shift

20 May 2026 5:08 pm
Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

Israel has called the flotilla a provocation for the sake of provocation with no real intent to deliver aid to Gaza

20 May 2026 5:06 pm
U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said

20 May 2026 5:03 pm
PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

20 May 2026 1:17 pm
Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are currently set at 50% of annual salaries

20 May 2026 1:16 pm
At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war wont be 'forever'

The White House briefing room has emerged this month as an informal audition stage in the race to succeed President Donald Trump in 2028. Mr. Vance's appearance at the podium came about two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his possible future rival, drew wide attention for his debut briefing

20 May 2026 11:15 am
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