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Lebanon says Israeli dawn strike on south killed eight, including three women

The massacre committed by the Israeli enemy in a raid on the town of Deir Zahrani, Nabatieh district, at dawn on Sunday...resulted in eight martyrs, including three women, and 19 wounded, including five children and six women, says Ministry in a statement

1 Jun 2026 2:33 am
U.S. to send only used nuclear submarines to Australia in amended defence deal

The two nations together with the third partner in their security pact, Britain met at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from about 45 countries

31 May 2026 10:57 pm
Malta's Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election

The election on the southern Mediterranean island was held on Saturday (May 30, 2026) and drew a turnout of 87.4%, slightly up on 2022.

31 May 2026 10:27 pm
BJP to host Nepal ruling party delegation in outreach to new govt.

The visit of the delegation assumes significance as it comes days after the cancellation of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misris proposed visit to Kathmandu

31 May 2026 10:02 pm
Congo and Uganda report 263 confirmed Ebola cases with 43 deaths, Africa CDC says

More than 1,100 suspected cases are being investigated, and 43 people are confirmed to have died as a result of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, Mr. Kaseya said in an FT op-ed published on May 31

31 May 2026 7:47 pm
Israels Netanyahu says capturing Beaufort a dramatic shift in Lebanon offensive

The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March, and as the two countries that have been in a state of war since Israel was created in 1948 hold direct talks in Washington.

31 May 2026 7:06 pm
Nepal PM says Nepal has also encroached upon Indian territory; sparks uproar in Parliament

Lawmakers from the Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party demanded that the Prime Minister clarify where exactly Nepal has encroached upon Indian territory and sought the removal of his remarks from the record.

31 May 2026 6:16 pm
U.K. Foreign Secretary to visit India, China for talks on global challenges

Ms. Cooper is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (June 4), followed by interactions across business and academia

31 May 2026 4:24 pm
Estonian startups keen to partner India, tap into its huge market

Latitude59, an influential startup and technology conference that takes place here annually, is also keen on hosting a networking event in India next year under its aegis

31 May 2026 3:23 pm
U.S. chemical spill: Death toll rises to 11

Death toll increases to 11 as rescuers recovered the bodies of nine missing people after the chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington

31 May 2026 1:30 pm
Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the West Asia war and open the Strait of Hormuz maritime route after weeks of efforts to secure a deal

31 May 2026 1:01 pm
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV over Vatican meeting with useless Chicago mayor

U.S. President Donald Trump attached screenshots of social media updates previously uploaded by Mr. Johnson on X, which documented the mayors audience with the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican

31 May 2026 11:56 am
Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan installment

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 6% after the International Monetary Fund released a $695 million instalment of a $2.9 billion bailout loan

31 May 2026 11:43 am
U.S. says three killed in narco boat strike

The latest attack brings the total number of those killed to over 200 according to an AFP tally since the Trump administration began its offensive in September.

31 May 2026 11:09 am
Japan Defence Chief takes swipe at China at security meet

Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has quickened its pivot towards a more proactive defence policy, further shaking off with U.S. encouragement its pacifist outlook in place since the end of World War II

31 May 2026 10:45 am
DHS Green Card Policy Update 2026: What you need to know

Read to know more about the latest USCIS green card rules.

31 May 2026 9:59 am
U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees forces in the West Asia region, said the strike occurred on May 29 after the M/V Lian Star failed to respond to more than 20 warnings

31 May 2026 8:29 am
Venezuelas Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez calls for Presidential elections

Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez is calling for presidential elections as the five-month mark of interim President Delcy Rodrguezs administration approaches, following a U.S. military intervention that ousted Nicols Maduro in January

31 May 2026 7:59 am
Meteor explodes over U.S. with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT

The fireball broke up over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, says the U.S. space agencys deputy news chief Jennifer Dooren

31 May 2026 7:42 am
Not all immigrants will have to leave U.S. to seek green cards: Report

The spokesperson pointed to people who overstay visas or come from countries whose citizens are heavy users of public assistance as groups that could be affected

31 May 2026 6:30 am
Paris police detain 45 after violence erupts during celebrations of PSGs Champions League title

Paris police have detained 45 people after violence disrupted celebrations of Paris Saint-Germains second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station

31 May 2026 3:50 am
Drone attack struck turbine building at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about the reported incident and said Attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire.

31 May 2026 2:56 am
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos: report

The images reveal more than 80 pads for possible use by Chinas expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers and air-defence batteries.

30 May 2026 11:36 pm
Pep Guardiola | The manager who stood tall

The player-turned-coach is leaving Manchester City after delivering one of the most successful eras in the clubs history

30 May 2026 11:21 pm
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

Russia has used its long-range ballistic missiles to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer its cities

30 May 2026 10:53 pm
Vietnam to release nearly 10,000 prisoners

Vietnam will release nearly 10,000 prisoners, including foreign nationals, under an amnesty programme marking the recent National Assembly elections and the Communist Party Congress

30 May 2026 10:14 pm
Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, Minister says

The Philippines remains under a severe threat from China despite a recent easing of tensions between Washington and Beijing, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said.

30 May 2026 10:12 pm
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary R.K. Singh

Indonesia said in March that it had entered into an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system

30 May 2026 7:20 pm
Sri Lanka's top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse

Hemarathana's suspension came on the same day Sri Lanka celebrated Vesak, the anniversary of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing

30 May 2026 6:42 pm
WHO Chief lands in eastern Congo's Ituri province, epicentre of Ebola, as outbreak outpaces response

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as authorities stepped up efforts to contain a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

30 May 2026 6:02 pm
Bus carrying young athletes crashes in Hungary, killing driver and injuring 23

There were 28 people on the bus including 19 youth competitors from the aerobics division of the nearby Pcs Sports School, as well as three coaches, six parents and the driver

30 May 2026 4:38 pm
Russia recalls Envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia has recalled its envoy to Armenia amid tensions over Yerevans growing ties with the European Union ahead of a key vote

30 May 2026 4:34 pm
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue teams in Laos freed 4 men who had been trapped inside a flooded cave, while efforts continued to locate 2 others still missing

30 May 2026 3:40 pm
18 killed as truck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan

A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people and injuring 35 others, most of them women and children, officials said

30 May 2026 2:57 pm
U.S. War Secretary Hegseth backs Trumps India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy

The U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said both India and Pakistan would continue to view each other through the prism of security concerns

30 May 2026 2:10 pm
U.S. warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

The U.S. warns of potential war with Iran as diplomatic negotiations falter and tensions escalate over nuclear conditions and regional conflicts

30 May 2026 1:38 pm
Chinas top diplomat says Canada ties fully restored

The relationship has warmed in recent months, even as Ottawas ties with traditional ally Washington have soured following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneys meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in January

30 May 2026 1:23 pm
Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

The groups representing the plaintiffs in a joint statement called the ruling disappointing and said they will continue to fight against this abhorrent and blatantly illegal law

30 May 2026 1:12 pm
Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire

Since the ceasefire went into effect, more than 900 people have been killed in Gaza dozens of those close to or over the yellow line, according to Gaza's Health Ministry

30 May 2026 1:07 pm
Inside Chinas green transition

Ningbo, in southern Zhejiang Province of China, was once a historic maritime hub shaped by Buddhist culture and trade. It has now emerged as a key hub for showcasing Chinas green industrial push, where electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and tightly integrated supply chains are powering the countrys bid for global leadership in the technologies of the future. Ananth Krishnan reports from the port city

30 May 2026 12:51 pm
Pentagon chief sounds alarm over Chinas buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

There is rightful alarm regarding Chinas historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond, says U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

30 May 2026 12:47 pm
Indian-American Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee competition

Parikh beat the previous spell-off record set in 2024 after he spelt 32 of the 35 words correctly in 90 seconds; of the nine finalists this year, five were of Indian origin

30 May 2026 12:07 pm
India is 'powerful' and 'modernising' its military, says U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

India is powerful and modernising its military while also maintaining a balance of power, particularly in the Indian Ocean., says U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue

30 May 2026 11:58 am
Trumps Physician says U.S. President is in excellent health and is fully fit to serve

The exam, which Mr. Trump described as a six-month physical, was his fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term

30 May 2026 10:51 am
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as two sides start military talks at Pentagon

In Washington, a six-member Lebanese military delegation met with Israeli military officials in the first direct military talks between the two countries in decades

30 May 2026 9:04 am
New UFO files offer no answers but something is happening in the skies

The U.S. government has released a new batch of documents detailing various cases of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs, including photos and videos of unexplained aerial events.

30 May 2026 9:03 am
Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided

The official, who was not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said Mr. Trump would only sign a deal that satisfies his redlines and curbs Irans nuclear ambitions

30 May 2026 7:59 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

U.S. hails productive talks between Israel and Lebanon military officials

30 May 2026 7:24 am