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To minimise AIs impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning

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

6 May 2026 12:10 am
Israel court extends Gaza flotilla activists' detention by six days

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

5 May 2026 11:56 pm
Consider Teesta water sharing deal under current circumstances: Bangladesh FM post BJPs Bengal win

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

5 May 2026 11:13 pm
Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

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

5 May 2026 11:03 pm
China says wider U.S. sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'

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

5 May 2026 10:45 pm
Watch: How was Vijays spectacular win covered in Sri Lanka?

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.

5 May 2026 10:10 pm
India-UAE, India-U.S. among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UN

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.

5 May 2026 8:14 pm
U.S. not looking for a fight over Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth says

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.

5 May 2026 6:46 pm
India, Japan hold key meeting on healthcare in Delhi

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

5 May 2026 5:56 pm
Sudan's military accuses Ethiopia, UAE of drone attacks, recalls its ambassador

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

5 May 2026 4:56 pm
Pakistan Navy aids crew of Indian vessel stranded in Arabian Sea

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

5 May 2026 3:01 pm
Hantavirus outbreak: Seven cases confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship

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

5 May 2026 2:54 pm
Sri Lankas media spotlight Vijays big win in Tamil Nadu

Tamil politicians extend their greetings, express hope about working together

5 May 2026 11:42 am
Hantavirus outbreak: Cruise ship with 150 aboard waits for help, not allowed to dock

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

5 May 2026 11:27 am
South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump blames Iranian attack

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

5 May 2026 11:14 am
U.S. Military strike on alleged drug boat kills two in the Caribbean

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

5 May 2026 11:13 am
Hospitalised former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani breathing unaided; remains critical

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

5 May 2026 10:41 am
Will be very happy to see woman elected as next U.N. chief: China

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

5 May 2026 10:32 am
Nine killed in Colombia mine explosion: government

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

5 May 2026 9:50 am
First Russian oil arrives in Japan since Iran war: media

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

5 May 2026 9:14 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

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

5 May 2026 8:17 am
Trump launches Project Freedom to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

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

5 May 2026 6:44 am
Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces

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

5 May 2026 4:27 am
Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House

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

5 May 2026 4:10 am
Assembly elections: Results in four States, U.T. triumph of democracy and Constitution, says Modi

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

5 May 2026 3:33 am
Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

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

4 May 2026 11:30 pm
Three Indians injured after fire breaks out in UAEs Fujairah due to drone attack

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

4 May 2026 11:05 pm
Two killed after car hits bystanders in Leipzig driver arrested

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

4 May 2026 10:56 pm
UAE Defence Ministry says four cruise missiles fired from Iran

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates Fujairah said on May 4, that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating from Iran.

4 May 2026 10:03 pm
Outgoing Indian envoy meets Bangladesh FM, discusses bilateral ties

Mr. Verma reaffirmed Indias commitment to work closely with the people and government of Bangladesh to further strengthen people-centric cooperation across all sectors.

4 May 2026 5:49 pm
Missiles fired at U.S. frigate in Strait of Hormuz, claims Iranian media

No U.S. Navy ships have been struck, U.S. Central Command said on May 4, after Iran asserted that it had forced a U.S. warship to turn back

4 May 2026 5:09 pm
Hantavirus risk to public is low, says WHO after outbreak hits ship

No need for panic or travel restrictions, said WHO regional director for Europe, as three died and three others fell ill

4 May 2026 4:53 pm
Pakistan Foreign Minister discusses regional situation with Iranian counterpart

Mr. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, reaffirmed Pakistans commitment to promoting constructive engagement, underscoring that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward peaceful resolution of issues and achieving lasting peace

4 May 2026 3:35 pm
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war

Dubai International was targeted several times by drones as the oil-rich UAE bore the brunt of Iran's retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.

4 May 2026 2:54 pm
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps, algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

Prosecutors are now asking a judge to impose fundamental changes aimed at reining in addictive features, improving age verification and preventing child sexual exploitation through default privacy settings and closer oversight

4 May 2026 12:45 pm
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Philippines' Samar region

The quake hit at a depth of 73.3 kilometres (45 miles), about nine kilometres from the provinces coastal town of San Julian

4 May 2026 12:24 pm
Japan, Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals

Australia provides almost half of Japans liquefied natural gas; Japan is one of Australias top five suppliers of refined gasoline and diesel

4 May 2026 12:12 pm
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City in U.S. injures at least 10

Edmond, Oklahoma police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received multiple reports of shots being fired at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake at about 9 p.m.

4 May 2026 10:54 am
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as U.S. plans to escort Hormuz ships

Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire, says Iranian parliament's national security commission

4 May 2026 10:44 am
In the PR battle for AI data centres, tech giants have a blue-collar ally

Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker

4 May 2026 10:22 am
Tanker hit by 'unknown projectiles' off UAE coast: U.K. maritime agency

The report came as the U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in peace negotiations since a ceasefire in the West Asian war came into effect on April 8

4 May 2026 7:34 am
Trump announces Project Freedom to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

Project Freedom would begin on Monday (May 4, 2026) morning in West Asia, Mr. Trump said, adding that his representatives are having discussions with Iran that could lead to something very positive for all

4 May 2026 4:27 am
Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde

4 May 2026 2:02 am
Paramilitary forces drone strike kills at least five near Sudan capital: rights group

The Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war with the Sudanese Army for over three years, did not immediately claim the attack

3 May 2026 10:30 pm
Nigerian, Beninese militias kill scores of herders

Security personnel went door-to-door in Fulani herding settlements, arresting young men suspected of being informants for the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, shooting those who resisted

3 May 2026 10:26 pm
Canada declares Khalistan extremists as national security threat

The 2025 Public Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service comes a year after the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, whose suspects were members of the CBKE groups

3 May 2026 8:37 pm
Iran says U.S. military operation impossible as Trump mulls peace proposal

The Guards intelligence organisation said that U.S. President Donald Trump must choose between 'an impossible operation or a bad deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran', in an online post carried by state television.

3 May 2026 6:45 pm