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Mamata percieved as hurdle in Teesta talks; ahead of Beijing trip, Bangladesh FM says, Of course, Teesta will be discussed with China; Dhaka demands greater share of Teesta waters

I dont accept the idea that somehow theres some deep rift, said Brian Burch, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See

Sri Lankan Tamil media on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) dedicated prominent slots on their front pages to actor C. Joseph Vijay, carrying news reports and photographs of his big win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

The report said that around 3.2 million Indian migrants were living in the United States in 2024, the second largest foreign-born group after Mexicans.

The Navy was assisted by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in the rescue and support operation, the Dawn newspaper reported on May 4, 2026, quoting security sources

The seven cases included three people who had died, one who was critically ill and three with mild symptoms, the WHO said in a statement late on May 4

The exact cause of the accident would be figured out after the vessel is towed and its damage is assessed, South Koreas Foreign Ministry said in a statement

The Trump administrations campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people in total

Japan, which depends on West Asia for around 95% of its oil imports, has tried to diversify sources of energy procurement since the outbreak of war on February 28 saw Tehran effectively shut the Strait

worldRussia declares a ceasefire on May 8, 9 for Victory Day celebrations; Ukraines Zelenskyy announces his own ceasefire regime on May 5, 6

The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said

No U.S. Navy ships have been struck, U.S. Central Command said on May 4, after Iran asserted that it had forced a U.S. warship to turn back

Australia provides almost half of Japans liquefied natural gas; Japan is one of Australias top five suppliers of refined gasoline and diesel

Project Freedom would begin on Monday (May 4, 2026) morning in West Asia, Mr. Trump said, adding that his representatives are having discussions with Iran that could lead to something very positive for all

Mr. Trump say he was not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal in negotiations to end the war between the countries, rejecting the plan almost as soon as it was delivered.

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The U.S. move came after President Donald Trump renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said that Iran was humiliating Washington in negotiations to end the war in the West Asia