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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
U.S. Democrats say Pam Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Ms. Bondi faced sharp criticism from Democrats and some Republicans during her tenure for her handling of the release of millions of documents related to late sex offender Epstein

30 May 2026 6:45 am
U.S. says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men

President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean

30 May 2026 6:45 am
Kenyan police arrest eight students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire

Education Minister Julius Ogamba said the school's board of management had been dissolved and the principal would face disciplinary action for failing to comply with the safety manual

29 May 2026 10:35 pm
China calls Japan-Philippines sea border talks 'illegal'

Japan and China are in territorial and economic disputes in the East China Sea, where coastguard ships from both sides routinely stage dangerous standoffs

29 May 2026 10:21 pm
UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

Being added to the list does not automatically carry specific punitive measures such as sanctions, although public naming and shaming can cause significant reputational damage for the states involved

29 May 2026 10:10 pm
Trump to hold high-level White House talks to make 'final determination' on deal with Iran

According to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, the tentative agreement would continue the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme

29 May 2026 9:21 pm
Lebanese, Israeli officers to meet in Washington as Israel pursues strikes

Military officers from Lebanon and Israel are expected to meet in Washington as Israeli strikes continue amid heightened regional tensions

29 May 2026 7:07 pm
On average 11 children killed or injured every 24 hours in past week in Lebanon, says UN children's agency

An average of 11 children were killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon over the past week, according to UNICEF

29 May 2026 6:04 pm
Guatemalan President denies deal allowing U.S. anti-drug operations

The President of Guatemala denied reports suggesting the country had reached an agreement with the United States on anti-drug trafficking strikes.

29 May 2026 6:03 pm
Australias embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift

Australias Liberal Party appointed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott as party president, signalling a continued shift toward the political right amid internal challenges.

29 May 2026 4:50 pm
Canada police says Lawrence Bishnoi gang sent threat letter last year

This specific letter outlined essentially their criminal organisation, where they talked about having upwards of 1,000 individuals who are willing to carry out these shootings as a part of the group, said the police constable

29 May 2026 3:36 pm
California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach

Californias attorney general is suing the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe

29 May 2026 12:50 pm
Three dead in Dallas apartment fire; search underway

Natural gas service to the area remained shut off, and company officials were working with investigators on-site

29 May 2026 12:48 pm
Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring two

The drone was tracked by radar in Romanian airspace and crashed onto the roof of a building in Galati

29 May 2026 12:20 pm
Trump U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal: What we know about 60-day truce

The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire for 60 days, although U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the deal

29 May 2026 9:55 am
Broader impact of West Asia crisis to be felt strongly over next few quarters, says TCI MD

We have seen disruptions in several industries that rely heavily on gas consumption, says Transport Corporation of India MD Vineet Agarwal

29 May 2026 9:15 am
U.S.-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire | LIVE

The U.S. sources confirmed reporting by Axios that the two sides had agreed on a memorandum of understanding to prolong the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Irans nuclear programme

29 May 2026 7:28 am
U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Irans military oil sales, says Treasury

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz

29 May 2026 7:00 am
Trump says in defamation lawsuit Murdoch told him he would 'handle' WSJ story on Epstein ties

Mr. Trumps lawsuit says the Journal tarnished his reputation with an article describing a birthday card to deceased sex offender Epstein as bearing Mr. Trumps signature

29 May 2026 6:49 am
Clashes between armed groups in Colombia killat least 52

Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed on social media that there had been fighting in the area, as did the Army, but neither provided details on the death toll

29 May 2026 12:20 am
Israel freezes out UN chief over sexual violence blacklist

The Israeli mission to the UN said in a statement that it will have no contact with the Secretary-Generals office as long as Mr. Guterres remains in the role

28 May 2026 11:34 pm
Why Pope Leo XIVs AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from Dune

In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name sixty years ago

28 May 2026 11:09 pm
U.S.-Iran deal on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, source says

The tentative agreement worked out by the two sides comes at a moment when the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appeared to be wavering

28 May 2026 10:34 pm
African Union's health agency vows Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine by end of 2026

Head of Africa CDC said he had received a message from the Russian Health Ministry claiming to have already developed a vaccine against the strain; Ugandas confirmed Ebola cases rise to eight

28 May 2026 10:24 pm