The Shillong Times

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 []

BEIRUT, May 14: Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children, according to Lebanons Health Ministry. Seven vehicles were hit in multiple locations, including three strikes on a main highway south of Beirut linking the capital to Sidon, while other attacks targeted Saadiyat and areas []

NEBRASKA, May 14: An oncologist on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska after initially being placed in strict isolation for monitoring. Dr. Stephen Kornfeld of Bend, Oregon, was among more than 120 passengers and crew evacuated from the ship and transferred to []

Manchester, May 14: The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenals lead at the top of the standings back to two points after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. With two rounds of the season to go it means Arsenal will have to wait another week at least []

New Delhi, May 14: India senior mens team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday announced the 28-member preliminary squad,which has four goal keepers and eight forwards, for the Unity Cup to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The Blue Tigers are set to assemble in Bengaluru for a brief camp after the []

Shillong, May 14: Shillong Public School took another step towards strengthening its sporting infrastructure with the inauguration of the renovated SPS Tynrai Football Arena at Laitumkhrah on Thursday. The upgraded facility is part of the schools collaboration with Tynrai Academy aimed at promoting sports alongside academics and providing students with improved training opportunities. To mark []

Stage set for triangular contest between NPP, VPP and Congress By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday unanimously resolved that its chief, Vincent H. Pala, should contest the forthcoming by-election to the Shillong Lok Sabha seat. This decision has now firmly set the stage for a triangular contest between []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Meghalaya will be covered under Phase-III of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Thursday. The schedule of the SIR Phase-III has been fixed keeping in view the common field machinery with the ongoing house listing of the Census. []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Teachers and employees from deficit schools and colleges staged a dramatic walkout on Thursday from a meeting called by the Education Department to discuss the Meghalaya Non-Government School and College Employees Centralised Provident Fund Scheme, 2026. The meeting, chaired by Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri, saw strong objections []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for austerity measures, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said his own security convoy has been cut down further to reduce fuel consumption and unnecessary expenditure. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said Meghalaya was perhaps among the first few states in the country []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The East Khasi Hills Police have registered a murder case after a man from Pynter village accused the village headman, Fullmoon Khongsdoh, and Village Defence Party (VDP) members of beating his son to death. The complainant lodged a Zero FIR on May 5, stating that his son was assaulted []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Calling the concerns raised by residents of Lapangap genuine, Meghalaya Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang on Thursday said additional security personnel have been deployed to the troubled border village following complaints that crops planted by villagers were being uprooted at night. Speaking to reporters, Nongrang said a significant []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Police on Wednesday seized a huge cache of 30,000 detonators and arrested two persons in East Jaintia Hills District, officials said on Thursday. During a vehicle checking drive at 2 Kilo in Umkiang in the early hours of Wednesday, a car (AS10 A 5916) on its way to Silchar []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has submitted a fresh status report before the High Court of Meghalaya regarding the ongoing construction and repair works on the JowaiRatacherra section of NH-6. The status report tendered on Thursday listed the steps taken by the NHAI with respect to the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said discussions with Assam to resolve the second and final phase of the Meghalaya-Assam interstate boundary talks would be taken forward soon following the swearing-in of the new government in the neighbouring state. Speaking to reporters, Sangma said the Assam government had []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 14: The Executive Committee of the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church on Thursday alleged political interference in its internal affairs, claiming government machinery is being used to silence dissenting voices amid an ongoing dispute within the congregation. The committee claimed that a faction, reportedly backed by the Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian (KJP) Synod []

GUWAHATI, May 14: Shri Wailadmiki Shylla, Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, visited The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) today and took part in a series of programmes aimed at promoting student engagement, sports culture, and environmental awareness on the university campus. The Minister officially inaugurated The Zenith, the newly-established food court []

TURA: Rebaenggipa July 26-31 tarikona Australiani Sydney-o ongatenggipa 13-gipa Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP13)-o Garo Hills-oni Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma India asongni pal onge bakko rana gita seokako manaha, indake ian Achik Asongna, uandake Meghalayana namen rasong chabeani ongaha. Nandini, Tura Don Bosco College-ni Political Science chatri onga, ua India-ni gipin sakbonga delegate-rang baksa international youth []

Scientists at McGill University have uncovered a hidden molecular switch that turns on a powerful calorie-burning system in brown fat, the bodys heat-generating fat linked to metabolism and weight control. The breakthrough centers on glycerol, a molecule released when fat is broken down in the cold, which activates an enzyme called TNAP and triggers an []

The hoiho, also known as takaraka or yellow-eyed penguin, holds a special place in Aotearoa New Zealands natural identity. Shy and solitary, with its distinctive yellow headband and pale eyes, it is one of the worlds rarest penguins and among the countrys most recognisable wildlife species. For Ngai Tahu, the hoiho is a taonga species []

SHILLONG: India asongo dao gittamgipa changna Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko dakna siengahaon, electoral roll-rangko namdapatna gita SIR-ko dakanio maming jat baseani grisa, electoral roll-rangko nipilanggen ine Election Commission-oni talataniko onataha. Ia chang SIR-ko dakaniode, Meghalaya adokkoba manchapgnok ine adita salrangna skangsan ECI-oni uiatahani gimin ian adoko SIR-ko dakchina dingtang dingtang dolrangni aro adoko songdongenggipa manderangni []

TURA: North Garo Hills ajani bazar antirango dokkan dake chaenggipa aro dingtang dingtang bading chiwalanirangko dake chaenggipa gipin jatrangoniko Trading for Non-Tribal (TNT) licence-rangko sandirokchina ACHIK Northern Zone, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ko didiataha. North Garo Hills ajao niam gita bading chiwale chaenggipa manderangna jamano official verification letter-rangko sualatchinaba ACHIK didiataha. Iani bidingo GHADC-ni []

Bilsi 3-ni gisepo Meghalaya Skills Program-na kr 80-ko koros kaaha: CM SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Meghalaya sorkarini Labour, Employment & Skill Development Department, Skills Meghalaya aro Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) baksa nangrime, Skillerate 2026 program-ko Shillong songjinmani NEHU-o ongatangaha aro ia program-ko ongatanio adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, adokni chadamberangna kam kae chaani []

Raipur, May 13: Virat Kohli roared back to form with a record-extending ninth hundred in the Indian Premier League to take Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top spot in the points table, with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders here on Wednesday. Kohli (105 not out off 60 balls) pumped his fists after []

New Delhi, May 13: A late revival by the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders means there are as many as eight teams in contention for the four play-off berths with 10 days left for the league stage to wind up in the Indian Premier League. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and []

Lapangap villagers plead for farmers safety from Assam Police harassment SHILLONG, May 13: Caught between the aggression of Assam Police in their fields and the pepper spray of Meghalaya Police on the streets of Shillong, the farmers of Lapangap on Wednesday laid bare the human cost of the states dragging border negotiations. Hundreds of villagers []

SHILLONG, May 13: While Manipurs ethnic fire consumes the clergy, Meghalayas political leadership has shifted from cautious diplomacy to outright alarm, demanding that New Delhi stop treating the targeted killing of church leaders as mere collateral damage in the ongoing civil unrest. The reactions follow the gunning down of three Baptist church leaders and the []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 12: Langsning FC wrapped up the last available spot in the Top 8 with a 5-0 victory against Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC at the SSA Stadium here on Tuesday. Samuel Phawa (25, 45, 45+1) registered a first half hat-trick after MSL 5 top scorer Nelson Rymbai (4) put Langsning ahead early []

Paris, May 12: Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has won Ligue 1s player of the season award for the second straight year. Dembele won the award late Monday night as a PSG player claimed it for the 10th straight time. Kylian Mbappe won five in a row before joining Real Madrid. Alexandre Lacazette was the []

Madrid, May 12: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup finals despite suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend. Williams had to be helped off the pitch during the first half of Athletic Clubs 1-0 home defeat to Valencia on []

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will include 12 days of non-stop world premieres before culminating May 23 with the presentation of the Palme dOr, the festivals top honour and one of the film industrys most prestigious []

A Fast & Furious TV series is in development at Peacock, with Vin Diesel attached as executive producer. He announced the project at the NBCUniversal upfront event, revealing plans for multiple shows in the franchise. The pilot will be written by Mike Daniels, though further details remain undisclosed. The franchise, which began with The Fast []

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her application before Delhis Patiala House Court seeking permission to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The court disposed of the plea after her counsel informed that she wished to withdraw it. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had strongly []

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, known for Parasite, has revealed a star-studded voice cast for his upcoming 3D animated film Ally. The lineup includes Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Alex Jayne Go, and Werner Herzog. The announcement was made at the Cannes Film Festival, alongside news that Neon will distribute []

BANGKOK, May 12: The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a major crisis in the global shipping industry by disrupting supplies of bunker fuel, the heavy, low-grade oil that powers most cargo ships. Bunker fuel, a thick sludge-like byproduct left at the bottom of refined crude oil storage, is []

WASHINGTON, May 12: US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has urged Beijing to use its influence over Iran, a major recipient of Chinese oil imports, to help end the conflict []

Tashkent, May 12: Indian boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalist as four other boxers settled for bronze medals after their semifinal bouts here on Tuesday. In the 75kg category, Lakshay delivered a dominant performance to defeat Seungmin Lee of Korea by []

Boxing selection camp to resume today New Delhi, May 12: The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume on Wednesday after the national federation BFI reverted to the trial-based system following Sport Authority of Indias directive to make its assessment process fair and transparent. In its revised evaluation procedure, the []

Dhaka, May 12: Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed a five-for as Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 268, Pakistan was bowled out 163 for with Nahid registering career-best 5-40 in a stellar display of fast bowling. In a three-over burst after tea, he dismissed []

Johannesburg, May 12: South African pacer Shabnim Ismail on Tuesday reversed her international retirement as she was named in the countrys 15-player squad for the Womens T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK from June 12 to July 5. Aiming to inspire the future generations of womens cricket in the country, the Proteas squad, captained []