The Hindu

In this episode: Congress backs Vijays TVK after breaking with the DMK, as post-poll violence grips West Bengal, alongside IranU.S. tensions and key national developments.

Mr. Turner transformed an obscure Atlanta television station into the first satellite-based superstation and founded Cable News Network, the first 24-hour, all news TV network

Indonesia is all set to get its first aircraft carrier, but will it enhance its maritime capabilities as intended? Indonesian Naval Chief has said Giuseppe Garibaldi will be used for non-war military operations

In an interview, the spokesperson of Irans Foreign Ministry said Tehran is currently reviewing Americas response to its peace proposal

He said it was perhaps a big assumption that Iran would agree to the terms being offered by the United States

A tragic bus-tanker collision in Indonesias Sumatra kills 16 and injures four, highlighting ongoing transport safety issues

Deepfakes are a dangerous tool because they can deceive, manipulate and target anyone

Russia disregards Ukraines ceasefire, launching drone strikes that kill 27 civilians amid ongoing conflict and failed peace efforts

Speaking to reporters in Salem, he conveyed his wishes to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Vijay Joseph on his political prospects

The World Health Organization says the Andes virus, a specific species of hantavirus, is found in South America, primarily in Argentina and Chile

Canary Islands leader Fernando Clavijo said he had requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to discuss the issue

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed two cases of the virus, with five additional individuals suspected of infection, as the vessel remains docked in the Atlantic near Cape Verde.

We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in Beijing after a meeting with Chinas top diplomat Wang Yi, Iranian media reported

Mr. Ramaswamy initially ran against Mr. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, but withdrew and backed Mr. Trump

North Korea revises constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea; the revised document strengthens and codifies leader Kim's nuclear role

Naveed Akram was already charged with 59 counts including murder, attempted murder and committing a terrorist act after two gunmen opened fire on the Jewish holiday event in December 2025

Starmers popularity is in the doldrums from a weak economy and repeated questions about his judgment

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is in armed conflict with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States and fatal overdoses claiming American lives

After a short chase on foot, the 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, was arrested about 6 kilometres away at a grocery store, police said

Mr. Trump said on Truth Social that he was now pausing Project Freedom after a request by mediator Pakistan and other countries, saying that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Tehran

Lifelong learning should be elevated as a strategic policy priority, ILO tells governments; study finds only 16% of workers had any structured training in past year; highlights inequalities in access to learning

The extension is to allow police more time to interrogate them, the pair's lawyer said

Mamata percieved as hurdle in Teesta talks; ahead of Beijing trip, Bangladesh FM says, Of course, Teesta will be discussed with China; Dhaka demands greater share of Teesta waters

I dont accept the idea that somehow theres some deep rift, said Brian Burch, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government

Sri Lankan Tamil media on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) dedicated prominent slots on their front pages to actor C. Joseph Vijay, carrying news reports and photographs of his big win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

The report said that around 3.2 million Indian migrants were living in the United States in 2024, the second largest foreign-born group after Mexicans.

Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope and temporary in duration, with one mission, protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression. American forces wont need to enter Iranian waters or airspace. Its not necessary. Were not looking for a fight. Mr. Hegseth said during a briefing.

Mr. Nadda noted that India-Japan cooperation is guided by the Memorandum of Cooperation in healthcare and wellness, alongside a common goal of strengthening health systems and promoting innovation

A Military Spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since March 1 came from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport

The Navy was assisted by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in the rescue and support operation, the Dawn newspaper reported on May 4, 2026, quoting security sources

The seven cases included three people who had died, one who was critically ill and three with mild symptoms, the WHO said in a statement late on May 4

The attacks left 37 people wounded

Tamil politicians extend their greetings, express hope about working together

No one has been allowed to disembark the ship that is waiting off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean

The exact cause of the accident would be figured out after the vessel is towed and its damage is assessed, South Koreas Foreign Ministry said in a statement

The Trump administrations campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people in total

Spokesperson said Giulianis condition was exacerbated by restrictive airway disease attributed to his exposure to dust and toxins from the Sept 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center

The U.N. has never seen a female leader at its helm in 80 years of its existence

There was an explosion inside a coal mine in central Colombia caused by a buildup of gases

Japan, which depends on West Asia for around 95% of its oil imports, has tried to diversify sources of energy procurement since the outbreak of war on February 28 saw Tehran effectively shut the Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump launched Project Freedom seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out

Mr. Trump announced his new Project Freedom mission on social media overnight to enable stuck ships to travel through the strait

worldRussia declares a ceasefire on May 8, 9 for Victory Day celebrations; Ukraines Zelenskyy announces his own ceasefire regime on May 5, 6

The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said

TheBJP-led NDA has now formed governments in all States located along the banks of the Ganga, says PM while addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in the national capital

We don't think that we're destined to submit to a more transactional, insular, and brutal world and gatherings such as these point to a better way forward, the Canadian Prime Minister told fellow leaders

Three Indian nationals sustained injuries after the fire broke out on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone, following a drone attack from Iran, local media reported

A spokesperson for the citys mayor said that two people were seriously injured.