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From crucial U.S.-Iran talks and another sharp fuel price hike to the Padma Awards 2026, the Thoothukudi sexual assault case verdict - here are the top stories of the day.

After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords

We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us, WHO chief Mr. Tedros said; he urged countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo the epicentre of the outbreak to take immediate action

Irans remarks come amis growing international concern over Irans tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States appear to be advancing, but disputes over sanctions, maritime control and Irans nuclear programme continue to complicate negotiations

In his first encyclical, a sort of manifesto, U.S.-born Leo focused mainly on the rise of artificial intelligence but also returned to an anti-war message that has caused tensions with Washington

As ceasefire talks continue, Lebanons leadership has rejected any long-term Israeli military presence in the south, calling full withdrawal as non negotiable

The Xi-Sharif meeting in Beijing comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and China to prevent further escalation in West Asia

Four people were rescued from the site

Myanmar's ongoing conflict was sparked in 2021, when the military staged a coup that ousted the democratically-elected civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi

A local fire department official said around 20 people were injured after the report of a smell

For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres away from these towns and villages to open areas, said IDF.

The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said

Toshifumi Suzuki pioneered the use of data to tailor inventory and built a business model centred on ready-to-eat meals and rapid inventory turnover, helping transform convenience stores into a cornerstone of Japans retail landscape

How has Hainans FTP changed tariffs and trade rules? Why is the FTP attracting new enterprises? What benefits are businesses gaining? How are the duty-free system and visa-free policy boosting tourism and consumption? What strategic role does FTP play in Chinas comparison with Hong Kong?

Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest

Leftist politician Ivan Cepeda, 63, was a narrow front-runner in the final poll before the May 31 vote; the poll, however, predicted he would lose the June runoff against either of his right-wing rivals

Crews were preparing for a possible spill by looking for ways to dike, dam and divert the liquid into a holding area at the commercial site

The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports

U.S. Secretary of State underlines strategic alliance with India, calls Iran the worlds leading sponsor of terrorism, says Tehran has been holding civilian vessels hostage; S. Jaishankar calls for safe and unimpeded maritime commerce

The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.

The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.

Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican Peoples Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade

Buying a home in Spain has become unaffordable for many, with market pressures and speculation driving up prices, especially in big cities and coastal areas

The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools

The explosion occurred on Sunday, May 24, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta; Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the Home Minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in the city.

U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran

On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials

He was convicted last November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of controlling/coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under the age of 16 relating to two unnamed females

About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area

Initial reports suggested 24 people had been rescued from the rubble, as well as two from an apartment-style hotel that was hit when the building came down, says the city government

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

She told reporters in Panama City that she and the other gathered opposition leaders remain committed to a democratic transition through free and fair presidential elections, where all Venezuelans inside and outside the country vote.

Ukrainian authorities and the U.S. Embassy had earlier warned of a possible significant attack on the capital after Russia said it would punish those responsible for deadly strikes in a part of eastern Ukraine under its control

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was subject to finalisation.

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called a trend towards rapprochement, but said, it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues

The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year

The strike has drawn a strong reaction from top Russian officials, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the Army to prepare a response

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement, as the United States and Iran spar over Irans nuclear program

The terrorists wanted to target the offices of law enforcement agencies in Punjab; thus, thwarting a major terror attack, said the spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department

More than 90,000 people are listed as missing in Ukraine's unified registry of persons who disappeared under special circumstances, according to Artur Dobrosierdov, the country's commissioner for missing persons

Our intention was first to draft a memorandum of understanding, a kind of framework agreement composed of 14 clauses, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on state television

Tens of thousands of demonstrators carried banners marked with Resignation of the socialist mafia and other slogans, alongside scores of Spanish gold and red flags in the March for Dignity

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays

Taiwans security Chief said China had deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters, heightening tensions across the Taiwan Strait

Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases as health authorities work to contain the spreading outbreak

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaiis Big Island, prompting the United States Geological Survey to assess possible impacts on Kilauea volcano activity