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Washington, May 16: Recent comments by US President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a very good negotiating chip in the United States dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own. Trump made the comment in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier that aired []

Washington, May 16: US President Donald Trump returned from a visit to China, describing his discussions with President Xi Jinping as a meeting of leaders of two great countries. Trump landed at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on the outskirts of the US capital on Friday evening, claiming to have struck important trade deals, []

Moscow, May 16: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump finished his own state visit to China, where he also met Xi to discuss trade and the []

Tel Aviv, May 16: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed the leader of Hamas military wing, one of the last surviving architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks that triggered the war in Gaza, the Israeli military said Saturday. Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed on Friday, Israels army said. Al-Haddads killing comes as the ceasefire []

Islamabad, May 16: Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday held talks with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran on bilateral ties and regional developments amidst Islamabads mediation efforts to end the US-Iran conflict, according to a media report. Pakistan hosted the talks between the US and Iran last month but they failed to bridge the []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observes a performance during a community programme, in The Hague, Netherlands. (PTI)

Dhaka, May 16: Bangladeshs ruling BNP on Saturday said the countrys relations with India will depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty as it sought immediate talks with New Delhi for an agreement in line with Dhakas expectations and needs. The Indo-Bangladesh Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is due to expire in []

Washington, May 16: US and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, US President Donald Trump said. Trump announced the joint operation in Africas most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second-in-command of the Islamic State []

DENVER, May 16: Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters following pressure from President Donald Trump, the latest instance of the president using his powers to reward those who echoed his baseless claims of mass fraud as the cause of his 2020 loss. Trump has championed the []

Netherlands hands back Chola dynasty copper plates to India The Hague, May 16: The Netherlands on Saturday handed back 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates to India, in an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, signifying the strengthening of ties between the two countries. PM Modi, who arrived in []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CONNOLLY BECAME YOUNGEST OVERSEAS IPL CENTURION WITH 107* VS SRH MATCH TODAY RCB VS PBKS AT 3:30 PM | DC VS RR AT 7:30 PM Punjab Kings Shashank Singh fields the ball during a practice session in Dharamshala, on Saturday. (PTI)

Huma Qureshi made a striking appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, turning heads in a traditional Banarasi saree that celebrated Indian craftsmanship on a global stage. The 39-year-old actor shared a series of photographs on Instagram, showcasing herself in a muted plum-hued saree featuring intricate gold zari work. She completed the look with gold []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CONNOLLY BECAME YOUNGEST OVERSEAS IPL CENTURION WITH 107* VS SRH MATCH TODAY RCB VS PBKS AT 3:30 PM | DC VS RR AT 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru would look to exploit vulnerabilities of a profligate Punjab Kings bowling line up to seal a play-off berth in the Indian Premier []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CONNOLLY BECAME YOUNGEST OVERSEAS IPL CENTURION WITH 107* VS SRH MATCH TODAY RCB VS PBKS AT 3:30 PM | DC VS RR AT 7:30 PM Lucknow, May 16: Cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri reckons Chennai Super Kings would have learnt some hard lessons from their seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants but []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CONNOLLY BECAME YOUNGEST OVERSEAS IPL CENTURION WITH 107* VS SRH MATCH TODAY RCB VS PBKS AT 3:30 PM | DC VS RR AT 7:30 PM New Delhi, May 16: Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell on Saturday admitted that batting inconsistency has thwarted his sides campaign in IPL 2026, and []

Early this week, Iranian state-linked media floated a plan to charge the operators of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz for access to what they say is Irans offshore territory. The suggestion comes after Iranian warnings that several important cables in the strait were a vulnerable point for economies in the Middle East. []

The Tatmawdaw the military government in Myanmar has reportedly expanded a ban on menstrual products from being transported in the country across key routes, as part of the ongoing civil war in the country. This targeting of sanitary pads appears to be an extension of the militarys so-called Four Cuts strategy, which seeks []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CONNOLLY BECAME YOUNGEST OVERSEAS IPL CENTURION WITH 107* VS SRH MATCH TODAY RCB VS PBKS AT 3:30 PM | DC VS RR AT 7:30 PM New Delhi, May 16: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis audacious strokeplay will come up against seam-and-swing master Mitchell Starc as Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals lock horns in []

Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term Group of 2 or G2, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the worlds two largest economies the United States and China. In the aftermath of the global financial crisis a few years later, economic cooperation between these two countries briefly seemed to []

Dhaka, May 16: Bangladeshs ruling BNP on Saturday said the countrys relations with India will depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty as it sought talks for an agreement in line with Dhakas expectations and needs. The Indo-Bangladesh Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is due to expire in December. We want to []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 16: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) has urged the state government to take immediate steps to address the growing challenges faced by pig and poultry farmers across Meghalaya. In a memorandum submitted to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Sanbor Shullai on Friday, FKJGP president Dundee Cliff []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 16: Former Phulbari legislator SG Esmatur Mominin, whose surrender in Ri-Bhoi last month ended a high-profile police search, was granted bail by a Tura court on Friday. The release comes with strict conditions regarding his alleged role in the law and order disturbances that broke out ahead of the GHADC []

Through a journey of purpose, award-winning Rikadeisuk Suting redefines care in Meghalaya, reports Esha Chaudhuri On most days at Supercare Hospital, Rikadeisuk Suting (31) moves quietly through hospital corridors, reviewing protocols, tracking patient safety indicators and ensuring nurses have the support they need to deliver care. However, behind the calm composure of a Quality Nurse []

Students participate in a science fair programme, organised by Agastya International Foundation at Shishu Mandir Secondary School, Laban, on Friday. During the programme, around 30 students presented a total of 25 science models on various topics.

Bicycling has been promoted in India to reduce emissions and improve public health, but a new study reveals gaps in policy, implementation and gender equity.Researchers recommend talking to cyclists to learn how they navigate the roads, and what their needs and concerns are, in order to create stronger policies. Mongabay India correspondentAisiri Aminreports In 2025, []

By Our Reporter Meghalaya-based rapper and songwriter Rebel has unveiled her latest hip-hop single Praying Mantis, a track dissecting deception, power, and strategic intent through dense metaphors and incisive philosophical wordplay. The audio of the single debuted on May 7, with the official music video released on Thursday across digital platforms. According to the artist, []

SHILLONG, May 15: Teachers and employees of deficit schools and colleges on Friday criticised the National Peoples Party-led MDA government for allegedly failing to strictly comply with the directives of the High Court of Meghalaya. They also slammed the state government for confusing and contradictory orders regarding the implementation of the Meghalaya Non-Government Schools and []

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, May 15: Meghalayas economy has doubled over the last five years and the hill state has become one of the consistently fastest growing states in the country, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced on Friday. Capital investment has increased four times compared to what it was from 2018, Conrad said []

SHILLONG, May 15: With more than 68 per cent of Meghalayas voters already mapped with the 2005 electoral roll, the Election Department has stepped up preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise that will begin across the state from June 20. Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari on Friday said around 16.14 lakh electors out []

SHILLONG, May 15: In a landmark achievement for womens health in Meghalaya, the first-ever thermal ablation procedure for treating HPV-related cervical pre-cancer was successfully performed at a government health facility on Wednesday. The procedure was conducted at the DAE Cancer Wing of Civil Hospital, Shillong, by a dedicated team from the Meghalaya Mission Cancer Prevention []

The Delhi High Court has allowed the OTT release of Dhurandhar 2 featuring the remix Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), rejecting a plea by Trimurti Films to block its streaming over alleged copyright violation of the song Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev (1989). Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ruled that since the film had already been released []

WILLIAMNAGAR, May 15: East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner RP Marak has ordered an inquiry into a contractor constructing the Darugre-Chisobibra road following allegations of illegal stone extraction and severe environmental damage. The probe follows complaints lodged by Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma, who alleged that the firm engaged by NHIDCL deviated from the approved []

SHILLONG, May 15: The first phase of Census 2027 operations in Meghalaya will commence from Saturday (May 16) with the launch of the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) field operations across the state. The exercise will continue till June 14, covering all 12 districts through a fully digital mode of data collection. Biswajit Pegu, []

SHILLONG, May 15: The Executive Committee (EC) of the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church on Friday clarified that it had not issued any official press statement alleging political interference in the internal affairs of the church. In a clarification issued in response to a news report published in The Shillong Times, Mawkhar Presbyterian Church secretary Elder Geraldton []

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills ajani Garobadha-Dalu ramao donggipa Betasing dolong nosto ongangengaha ine koborrangko mansoahani gimin ia dolong gita daldalgipa garirangni reruraaniko South West Garo Hills ajani District Administration champengatchengaha. Manderangna naljokaniko onna gita ia geetaniko, South West Garo Hills ajani District Magistrate Kum Anendya Raajsshre, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023-ni Section 163-ni ningo []

TURA: Umiam-o donggipa ICAR-ATARI Zone-VII aro Central Agricultural University (Imphal)-ni dakchake onanichi South Garo Hills ajani Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), ongtelaigiparang asalrangchi gama geanirangko dakani bidingo skie onna gita dingtang dingtang songrango awareness program-ko ongatangaha. Asalrangko porikka rae nina nangani aro gama geanio, kraa gita samrangko jakkalna nangani bidingo game gee chagiparangna masiate onna ia []

TURA: 2014 bilsio sorkari baksa Agreed Text for Settlement (ATS) ba songgigrikanio soi kagrikgipa manderang, adita salrangna skang, South West Garo Hills ajani Jewilgre songo rikenggipa Architecture & Urban Planning College-ko nina reangenba, ia college-ko rikani kamrang, nanga gita ongjaenga ine suk onggijaniko parakataha aro ia college-ko nambate rikchina dabiangaha. ATS-o soi kagiparangoni membor saksa []

Editor, This refers to the speech Danny Khyriem delivered at the KSU General Council, where he attempted to justify that only one tribe existsthe Khasi tribeby citing the signing of the Instrument of Accession with the Khasi Syiems as testimony. Such a statement reflects a serious lack of historical understanding and is deeply insensitive to []

Assam has boundary disputes with Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. These disputes are embedded in history and memory and the borders are more than just lines on a map. There are border residents who are regularly harassed by the more powerful state Assam. The last border skirmish between Assam and Mizoram in []

Washington, May 15: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, once sanctioned and barred by Beijing over his criticism of China, appeared prominently at President Donald Trumps summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week after Chinese officials quietly adopted a different Chinese spelling of his name, according to a report by The Washington Post. Rubio, []

Shillong, May 14: After seven consecutive victories, Nangkiew Irat SC were stopped in their tracks by Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC who won 2-1 in their Group B match of the Super 8 stage in the 5th Meghalaya State League in Thursday. Later, Langsning FC were comprehensive 7-0 winners against Maram FC, also in Group B. Jefferson []

Shillong, May 14: Shillong Lajong FC will look to keep their Indian Football League 2025-26 title hopes alive when they host Rajasthan United FC in their final home match of the season at the SSA Stadium, Polo, on Friday evening. The Reds head into the crucial encounter after grinding out a hard-fought 1-1 draw away []

Dharamsala, May 14: Punjab Kings slumped to their fifth straight defeat, seriously hurting their playoff hopes, as Mumbai Indians cruised to a six-wicket win in a crucial IPL clash on Thursday riding on Shardul Thakurs four-wicket haul and a clinical batting effort from Tilak Varma, who smashed 75. Asked to bat first, Prabhsimran Singh (57) []

Chennai, May 14: Chennai Super Kings on Thursday roped in South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for Englands Jamie Overton, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League due to a right thigh injury. Forrester will join CSK for Rs 75 lakh, the IPL said in a statement []

New Delhi, May 14: Left-handed batter Tilak Varma will lead India A in the upcoming 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka, with young batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya among the notable inclusions in the squad announced by the senior mens selection committee on Thursday. The tri-series, scheduled to be held from June 9-21 in Dambulla, []

When you think of outer space, youre likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma and stardust- known as interstellar clouds. In the local parts of our galaxy alone theres a complex of roughly 15 individual interstellar clouds. The Solar System is currently traversing one of []

New Delhi, May 14: Three IPL captains are in the line of fire due to campaigns that have been nothing short of disastrous and they could end up losing their jobs when the season winds up later this month, sources tracking developments in various franchises have indicated. Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant have []

Shillong, May 14: Meghalaya midfielder Ricky John Shabong has earned a place in the list of probables for the Indian senior mens football team ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup, scheduled to be held in London later this month. India head coach Khalid Jamil named a 28-member provisional squad for the four-nation tournament, which will []

New Delhi, May 14: The Ajit Agarkar-led senior mens selection committee is likely to meet next week to finalise squads for Indias one off Test against Afghanistan and the subsequent three ODIs. The one-off Test will be played in New Chandigarh from June 6-10, while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai []

BEIJING, May 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Beijing aimed at stabilizing strained USChina relations. The two-day summit, which included a roughly two-hour closed-door meeting on Thursday, focused on preventing further deterioration in ties rather than producing major breakthroughs. Both sides acknowledged that deep disagreements remain on []