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U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement

22 May 2026 8:10 am
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing

The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign

22 May 2026 6:18 am
Donald Trup says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland

22 May 2026 6:12 am
Trump peace board Gaza envoy warns imperfect ceasefire risks being permanent

Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce

22 May 2026 4:55 am
Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks

Ive been a strong supporter of NATO my entire career, said Marco Rubio

22 May 2026 4:21 am
Trump returns to more definitive tone on controlling Iran's uranium

Last week, Donald Trump suggested that he might be OK with some 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities that were targeted by U.S. military strikes

22 May 2026 2:23 am
At least 16 dead in Honduras as gunmen open fire in two separate attacks

The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said

22 May 2026 2:08 am
Pulwama terror attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoK

Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, alias Doctor, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, was designated as a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his involvement in a series of terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir

21 May 2026 11:40 pm
India great partner, ready to expand energy cooperation: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in India from May 23-26 and will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi

21 May 2026 10:49 pm
Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreaks epicentre

An Ebola case was also confirmed last week in Goma, the capital of neighbouring North Kivu province, which is under M23 control

21 May 2026 10:39 pm
China tells U.S. to stop brandishing judicial stick against Cuba

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says, China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and opposes external interference

21 May 2026 9:43 pm
Watch: Vande Mataram: Whats the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026

In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadus major Cabinet reshuffle under C. Joseph Vijay, and more

21 May 2026 9:27 pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23-26

Chinese Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern

21 May 2026 6:46 pm
Bangladesh: 505 cases of violence against minorities recorded so far this year

There were also 95 temple attacks and incidents of religious violence, 28 cases of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, and 6 blasphemy-related incidents

21 May 2026 6:23 pm
Thailand consul general discusses tourism promotion with Lieutenant Governor of Andaman Island

The Thai consul general met the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to discuss tourism promotion and avenues for bilateral cooperation

21 May 2026 6:20 pm
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans

Rajnath Singh was joined by the Republic of Koreas Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs in unveiling the war memorial at the Imjingak Park in Seoul

21 May 2026 4:49 pm
Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards

21 May 2026 4:10 pm
Australian judge fines X Corp. $465,000 for online safety breach

The ruling ends a three-year legal battle in which X had argued it was not obliged to answer eSafety's questions

21 May 2026 3:59 pm
Three Indians among 274 to Mt. Everest, set new record

The three Indian mountaineers who were part of the team that made a World Record are Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori, Sandeep Are and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal

21 May 2026 3:22 pm
Would be happy to talk to U.S. President Donald Trump: Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te

After wrapping up his trip to Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip with China

21 May 2026 2:54 pm
Leaked audio could derail Flavio Bolsonaros hopes for Brazil presidency

The Senator Flavio Bolsonaro told his party members he felt very calm as the published recording threatened to dent his public support

21 May 2026 2:53 pm
Two killed after drone attack on Syzran, says Russia's Samara region Governor

Ukraine also reported two dead as the two sides exchanged attacks overnight

21 May 2026 12:39 pm
AI oversight: U.S. President Donald Trump to sign order as security fears mount among supporters

Tech executives are among U.S. President Donald Trumps largest political donors and most visible supporters

21 May 2026 12:24 pm
Philippines orders arrest of fugitive Senator sought by ICC

Philippine law enforcement agencies are now tasked to effect the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida told reporters

21 May 2026 11:52 am
Mexico arrests municipal president, five others in corruption probe

Earlier, authorities said they were blocking accounts for 22 people and 10 organisations tied to a corruption ring in Morelos

21 May 2026 11:43 am
Indonesia says eight miners killed by Papua rebels

The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) said it had carried out a successful cleansing operation against soldiers/police officers disguised as illegal gold miners.

21 May 2026 11:25 am
U.S. shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly Americans

U.S. authorities said tech support scams cost Americans $2.1 billion last year, while residents of Rhode Island alone reported losses of at least $5.7 million

21 May 2026 11:20 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran weighs U.S. offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'

Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks after President Donald Trump threatened to strike again unless a deal is reached.

21 May 2026 8:53 am
Zuckerberg says he feels weight of Meta layoffs

In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining

21 May 2026 4:13 am
Philippine Supreme Court says wont stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer

The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the chief enforcer of ex-President Rodrigo Dutertes crackdown

21 May 2026 3:21 am
Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in final stages of talks

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the Islamic Republic had received the points of view of the American side and we are currently examining them

21 May 2026 1:28 am
War would spread beyond West Asia, say Iran Guards

Irans Revolutionary Guards issued their own threat, saying, if the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, and our devastating blows will crush you

20 May 2026 11:25 pm
Israels Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists

Captioned Welcome to Israel, the footage posted by Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shows dozens of activists forced to kneel with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground

20 May 2026 11:00 pm
Xi calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

The meeting between Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin is being closely watched as both countries maintain close strategic ties with Iran amid growing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz

20 May 2026 6:54 pm
U.S.-Iran talks: Pakistan's Interior Minister travels to Tehran for second time within a week

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for his second visit within a week as regional diplomatic activity intensified amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions and rising Middle East tensions

20 May 2026 6:44 pm
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Authorities in Vilnius instructed residents to take shelter after drone alarms were triggered, underscoring growing security concerns along NATOs eastern frontier amid heightened regional tensions

20 May 2026 6:10 pm
Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The closure of Strait of Hormuz and fears of fuel shortage have pushed Britain to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries

20 May 2026 6:04 pm
U.K. cancels a planned rise in motor fuel tax

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government is stepping in to keep fuel costs down for millions of drivers, understanding the pressure of energy and fuel costs because of the Iran conflict

20 May 2026 6:02 pm
Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-energy shift

20 May 2026 5:08 pm
Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

Israel has called the flotilla a provocation for the sake of provocation with no real intent to deliver aid to Gaza

20 May 2026 5:06 pm
U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said

20 May 2026 5:03 pm
Heatwave warning for 15 Telangana districts on May 21

The maximum and minimum temperatures in Hyderabad are likely to be around 41 and 29 respectively

20 May 2026 4:18 pm
Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from U.S.

Lai Ching-te said Taiwan intends to continue purchasing weapons from the United States, adding that he would convey the islands defence priorities to Donald Trump amid rising regional security concerns

20 May 2026 3:43 pm
European Union paves way to finalise U.S. trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union makes a provisional agreement with the U.S. on May 20 agreeing to remove import duties on U.S. industrial goods and grant preferential access to U.S. farm and sea produce

20 May 2026 2:40 pm
PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

20 May 2026 1:17 pm
Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are currently set at 50% of annual salaries

20 May 2026 1:16 pm
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy switched sides to deliver a crucial vote to pass the legislation

20 May 2026 12:22 pm