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Three Indian-origin men in Canada convicted of couples murder

The couple was found dead in their Abbotsford residence in May 2022

9 May 2026 4:14 pm
Tariffs and rare earths: Lula da Silva positions Brazil as a global player in U.S. visit

The buzz intensified when Flvio Bolsonaro, the presumptive far-right candidate, flew to Miami a day before Mr. Lulas meeting with Donald Trump on May 8, 2026

9 May 2026 4:08 pm
Labour loses power in Wales for first time since 1999 devolution

Wales waves good-bye to Labour for first time since 1999 as the nationalist Plaid Cymrus leader Rhun ap Iorwerth wins the election echoing its need for a change of leadership

9 May 2026 1:47 pm
Magyar to become Hungarys regime change PM

The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption

9 May 2026 12:42 pm
Handwriting on new Epstein note matches one found after his death, say experts

They are written by the same person, said Bart Baggett, who founded the forensic analysis firm Handwriting Experts Inc. and has testified in court as an expert witness more than 130 times

9 May 2026 11:58 am
Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo, where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022

9 May 2026 11:43 am
India, IOM discuss expanding, diversifying regular migration pathways

Discussions focussed on expanding and diversifying regular migration pathways and on Indias proactive approach to the implementation of GCM and IOM activities in India, Kirti Vardhan Singh said

9 May 2026 11:12 am
U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse images, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection

9 May 2026 11:07 am
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern

9 May 2026 11:06 am
Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago

9 May 2026 10:24 am
Two killed as U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the ocean

9 May 2026 9:17 am
Why U.S. Project Freedom couldnt secure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Though U.S. President Donald Trump cited progress in negotiations with Iran as the reason for calling off the initiative project

9 May 2026 7:16 am
U.S. plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship

The U.S. State Department said it was coordinating with the Spanish government as well as other U.S. federal agencies.

9 May 2026 6:47 am
U.S. fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

Iranian officials accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with the tanker strikes and hampering diplomatic efforts to end the conflict

9 May 2026 4:52 am
U.S. imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Irans weapons sector

Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders

9 May 2026 4:28 am
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

9 May 2026 2:15 am
North Korea to deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

North Korea's artillery systems draw less outside attention than its ballistic missiles, whose launches are banned under UN Security Council resolutions

8 May 2026 9:31 pm
U.S. trade court rules against Trumps 10% tariff, but no relief yet for most traders

The court has provided relief to only the plaintiffs two small companies in the U.S. and Washington State with the tariff remaining on all other importers

8 May 2026 9:24 pm
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

8 May 2026 9:02 pm
Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on Red Square on Saturday

8 May 2026 8:51 pm
Two Indian nationals onboard Hondius presently asymptomatic: Health Ministry

The Ministry added that it remains vigilant and is maintaining close coordination with World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international partners.

8 May 2026 7:30 pm
Iran turns bombed Karaj Bridge into a symbol of resistance

The B1 corridor connects Tehran with northern and northwestern regions that have large Azeri populations. Karaj itself has a substantial Azeri community, while cities further northwest such as Tabriz are overwhelmingly Azeri

8 May 2026 6:55 pm
Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs, says public can draw its own conclusions

The Pentagon has been working on declassifying documents related to UFOs for years, and Congress created an office in 2022 to declassify material.

8 May 2026 6:55 pm
China confirms its support to Pakistan during last years war with India

Chinas South China Morning Post said an aviation engineer provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May

8 May 2026 6:12 pm
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe

Many critics accuse of Rwandan President of crushing dissent with many seeing him as the architect of an authoritarian regime

8 May 2026 5:12 pm
The Doomsday Clock shows the danger but not the way out

The clock banks on the idea that if you show people a sufficiently frightening picture of their future, they will demand change. But history is clear that this strategy is flawed

8 May 2026 4:04 pm
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz

The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption

8 May 2026 3:23 pm
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday

8 May 2026 2:47 pm
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at United Nations General Assembly

Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad

8 May 2026 12:19 pm
U.K. local elections: Partial results show losses for Starmers Labour and wins for Reform U.K.

The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago

8 May 2026 11:08 am
Trump says Iran talks advancing despite rising tensions at Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is negotiating with Iran despite a fresh exchange of fire, while maintaining that a ceasefire remains in place. Trump also suggested a deal could be reached soon, even as tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz.

8 May 2026 10:28 am
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunans Liuyang, known as Chinas fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports

8 May 2026 10:12 am
U.S. slaps sanctions on Iraqi deputy oil minister over Iran

The deputy Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said

8 May 2026 8:29 am
U.S. isnt looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, say sources

The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions after Mr. Trump signed an executive order last week expanding the administration's authority to impose penalties on Cuba

8 May 2026 8:23 am
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued

8 May 2026 8:17 am
How Attenboroughs lush imagery hid a history of colonial harm

As David Attenborough turns 100, his legacy of bringing natures beauty to millions remains unmatched. However, his choice of aesthetics over politics sustained harmful colonial myths and obscured the violent realities of modern conservation

8 May 2026 7:34 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile ceasefire

Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran

8 May 2026 7:12 am
U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

Irans military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday, saying Tehrans forces immediately and in retaliation attacked American military vessels

8 May 2026 5:08 am
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's global 10% tariff

The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washington but it could open doors to further such outcomes

8 May 2026 4:03 am
International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to take part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

8 May 2026 3:03 am
Openness, not isolation, is the bedrock of the West

The Wests advantage lies not only in military alliances or economic scale, but in institutional resilience and its capacity to attract, integrate, and retain talent

8 May 2026 2:07 am
Trump hails talks with Brazils Lula despite earlier tensions

Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. The meeting went very well, Mr. Trump said

8 May 2026 1:15 am
Concerns mount over new Nepal governments use of ordinances and eviction drive

Analysts say the newBalendraShah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinancesand is bypassing legislative debate; it also faced pushback over clearance of illegal settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley, that left many without homes

8 May 2026 1:04 am
Myanmar junta claims recapture of trade artery towards China

The military said it crushed errorist insurgent groups along a route linking the central and second largest city of Mandalay to the northern hub of Myitkyina, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from China's border.

7 May 2026 9:43 pm
Watch: DMK authorises Stalin to take decisions for a stable T.N. govt. | Above the Fold | 07.05.2026

From Tamil Nadus post-election power struggle with the DMKs AIADMK dilemma to Bihars Cabinet expansion, one year of Operation Sindoor, and a deadly virus outbreak at sea - top stories of the day.

7 May 2026 9:26 pm
Irans President Pezeshkian says he met Supreme Leader Khamenei

What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution, says President Masoud Pezeshkian

7 May 2026 9:23 pm
Philippines warns Chinese research ship in disputed waters

The research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33, which is capable of supporting submersible craft, was operating near a reef in the contested Spratly Islands chain, the Philippine Coast Guard said

7 May 2026 9:12 pm
WHO says now five confirmed cruise ship hantavirus cases

The WHO said it expected the outbreak on the MV Hondius, currently sailing from Cape Verde to the Spanish island of Tenerife, to be limited, so long as public health measures were properly implemented

7 May 2026 8:39 pm
Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Epstein's suspected suicide attempt

They investigated me for month found nothing!!! said the short note from Epsteins cellmate revealing insights after Epsteins first suspected suicide attempt in jail

7 May 2026 5:52 pm