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Watch: Why WHO is worried about Ebola outbreak | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026

In todays episode, we look at the WHOs highest-level alert over the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, PM Modis meetings with Giorgia Meloni, Vladimir Putins high-stakes Beijing visit, the Supreme Courts remarks backing caste enumeration in Census 2027, and Keralas decision on K-Rail SilverLine project and more.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 9:47 pm

India, Italy upgrade ties to special strategic partnership

Rome: India and Italy on Wednesday, May 20, upgraded their ties to a special strategic partnership and reaffirmed the shared objective of expanding bilateral trade to Euro 20 billion by 2029 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni held wide-ranging talks to expand bilateral relations in the face of increasing geopolitical Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:44 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:03 pm

Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit after PM Modi's 'Melody' gift to Meloni

Shares of Parle Industries surged on Tuesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. Stock rose 5% intraday to Rs 5.25 and gained nearly 7% in a week. However, the catch is that Parle Industries does not make Melody toffees.

IBTimes 20 May 2026 4:43 pm

Sensex, Nifty end higher after sharp recovery in final hour

The Nifty closed at 23,659, up 41 points, or 0.17 per cent. During the session, the index touched an intra-day high of 23,690.90 and a low of 23,397.30.

IBTimes 20 May 2026 4:42 pm

Greater Noida dowry death case: Deepika Nagar's mother-in-law arrested

Bhopal Police have urged Twisha Sharma's family to take custody of her body, warning it may decompose as AIIMS Bhopal can only preserve it at -4C instead of the required -80C. The family is seeking a second post-mortem, questioning the initial report that cited hanging as the cause of death in the alleged dowry death case.

IBTimes 20 May 2026 4:41 pm

Tamil Nadu Class 10 results: Chennai Corporation schools record 89% pass percentage

According to data from the Chennai Corporations Education Department, 6,271 of the 7,081 students who appeared for the examination cleared it Tamil Nadu Class 10 results: Chennai Corporation schools record 89% pass percentage

India Vision 20 May 2026 4:34 pm

Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives

MALE, May 20: Divers on Wednesday recovered the last two bodies of the four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives last week. The Italian divers had been exploring the cave in Vaavu Atoll last Thursday when they disappeared. The body of their Italian diving instructor was recovered outside the cave, and the Finnish recovery divers brought the bodies of two of the divers to the surface Tuesday. Presidential spokesperson Mohameed Hussain Shareef said the last [] The post Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 20 May 2026 4:29 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

The Hindu 20 May 2026 4:18 pm

Iran warns war will spread far beyond region if US resumes attacks

Irans Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday, May 20, that any renewed military action by the United States or Israel would trigger a wider conflict extending beyond the Middle East, as tensions continued to rise across the Gulf. In a statement published by Sepah News, the Guards accused the American-Zionist enemy of returning to threats despite Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 3:47 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

The Hindu 20 May 2026 3:43 pm

PM Modi revives viral Melodi moment, gifts Italian PM Meloni bag of toffee

Rome: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a light-hearted and unique gifta Melody toffee packet to his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, bringing back the widely popular #Melodi moment that has often gone viral on social media. The informal exchange, marked by laughter between the two leaders, was later shared by the Italian PM on Instagram, where Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 3:26 pm

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China have jointly criticized the United States' missile defense plans. They stated these plans threaten global strategic stability. Both nations also expressed regret over the expiration of a key nuclear treaty without a replacement. This joint statement was issued following a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

The Economic Times 20 May 2026 3:20 pm

India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FM

The Russian aggression against Ukraine began in 2014 with the occupation of Crimea and not in 2022 as widely perceived, says Margus Tsahkna

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 3:19 pm

5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27

Lima: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific region of southern Peru late Tuesday, May 19, injuring 27 people and damaging buildings, officials said. No deaths were reported. The US Geological Survey said the quakes epicentre was 20 km east-southeast of the town of Pampa de Tate, in the Ica region, at a depth of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 2:58 pm

US seizes Iran-linked 'shadow fleet' tanker in Indian Ocean amid Trump's strike threats

Intelligence reports and shipping data indicated that the tanker had likely loaded more than one million barrels of crude from Iran's Kharg Island in February

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 1:29 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 20 May 2026 1:16 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

The ongoing Xi - Putin meeting is being closely watched as both China and Russia are key strategic partners of Iran with close economic and military ties to Tehran

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 12:58 pm

FIANZ calls for stronger action against extremism after San Diego mosque attack

Auckland: The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has issued a strong public statement following the deadly attack on an Islamic center in San Diego, urging New Zealand authorities and communities to remain vigilant against hate-driven extremism. In the advisory, FIANZ expressed condolences to the families of the victims and warned that attacks Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 12:53 pm

Board of Peace will ask UNSC to press Hamas to disarm

GENEVA, May 20: The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas militant group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and tasked with overseeing the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, is expected to be discussed by the Security Council on Thursday when it meets on [] The post Board of Peace will ask UNSC to press Hamas to disarm appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 20 May 2026 12:27 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

The Hindu 20 May 2026 12:22 pm

Trump threatens Iran with big hit if theres no deal soon

The war has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas flows, causing global energy prices and inflation to surge

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 11:29 am

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war wont be 'forever'

The White House briefing room has emerged this month as an informal audition stage in the race to succeed President Donald Trump in 2028. Mr. Vance's appearance at the podium came about two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his possible future rival, drew wide attention for his debut briefing

The Hindu 20 May 2026 11:15 am

Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trumps visit

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held wide-ranging talks here on Wednesday, May 20, on bilateral ties and key global issues, including Iran, the Ukraine war, and trade. Their talks assumed significance as the two leaders met days after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing from May 14-15 and held Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 11:12 am

Rupee falls to record low of 96.90 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 96.89 against the U.S. dollar, then slipped further to 96.90, registering a fall of 20 paise from its previous close

The Hindu 20 May 2026 10:55 am

Venezuela to release 300 prisoners under amnesty law

Between yesterday and this Friday, 300 people will be released, some involved in acts in proven crimes but (others) who are minors, over 70 years old or suffering from a medical condition, says National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez

The Hindu 20 May 2026 10:53 am

IndiaItaly ties gain unprecedented momentum, say Modi and Meloni

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni have said the relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership. In an article, jointly written by the two leaders for the Indian Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 10:52 am

Singapore tops Indonesia as biggest Southeast Asia stock market

Global investors have withdrawn more than $4 billion from emerging Southeast Asian equities this year, with Indonesia accounting for more than half the amount

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 10:38 am

Tamil Nadu SSLC Class 10 results declared: Heres how to check marks

Students can choose one of several ways provided to download their marksheets

The Hindu 20 May 2026 9:47 am

Norwegian journalists Instagram account suspended after questioning Modi

Norwegian journalist, Helle Lyng on Wednesday, May 20, said that her Instagram account has been suspended. The suspension comes a day after she questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press conference, which the PM ignored. Lyng took to X and said that the suspension of the social media account is a little prize she Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 9:43 am

San Diego mosque shooters met online, left writings expressing hate: FBI

San Diego, May 20: Two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque were radicalised online where they first met and shared white supremacist views, according to authorities and writings they authored. The pair didn't discriminate on who they hated, Mark Remily, the lead FBI agent in San Diego, said Tuesday. The writings, obtained by The Associated Press, include hateful rhetoric toward Jewish people, Muslims and Islam, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, women, and both the political left and right. Both express beliefs that white people are being eliminated, and one writes about mental health struggles and being rejected by women. Investigators also found at least 30 guns, ammunition and a crossbow at two residences after Monday's attack in San Diego and were trying to uncover whether the shooters had broader plans, Remily said. The shooters, Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, killed themselves, according to police. Family of the two teens could not immediately be reached for comment. Authorities praised the three men they killed including Amin Abdullah, a beloved security guard for slowing the attackers at the Islamic Centre of San Diego and preventing them from reaching 140 schoolchildren just steps away. Imam Taha Hassane said Abdullah engaged the suspects in a gunbattle and called for a lockdown on his radio. He sacrificed his life to stop them from getting inside the classrooms. The shooting was the latest in a string of attacks on houses of worship and comes amid rising threats and hate crimes targeting the Muslim and Jewish communities since the beginning of war in the Middle East, forcing increases in security. Authorities have said there was no specific threat against the Islamic center, which is the largest mosque in San Diego and also houses a school, police said. In Cain's writings, he calls for Muslims to be exterminated. The document includes symbols long associated with white supremacists and Nazis. The two referred to themselves as Sons of Tarrant, an apparent reference to the white supremacist who attacked mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019, killing 51 people. Muslim American organizations noted that anti-Muslim rhetoric has been on the rise across the US. The two suspects met online before discovering they both lived in the San Diego area, the FBI said. In terms of how the radicalization occurred, we're still digging into that, Remily said. James Canning, a spokesman for San Diego Unified School District, said Clark had been attending school online since 2021 and was set to graduate next month. In 2024, he was a member of the wrestling team at Madison High School. Canning said Clark had no record of disciplinary issues in high school. Neighbours Marne and Ted Celaya said they last saw Clark a few hours before the shooting and that he waved as he got into a car alone and drove away. They described the family as good neighbours and recalled watching Cain grow up. It's unbelievable, Marne Celaya said of the shooting. He's helped me bring in my groceries. Police said the security guard opened fire when the shooters arrived at the Islamic Center and tried to barge inside. As the shooters made their way into the lobby, they wounded the guard, who kept firing at them, forcing them back outside, where the attackers fatally shot him, Police Chief Scott Wahl said. The pair went back inside and searched through rooms that were emptied during the lockdown, Wahl said. They exited into the parking lot, where they fatally shot Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad, according to police. The men drew the attackers farther away from the building, Wahl said. Kaziha, known as Abu Ezz, was everything to the Islamic Centre, Hassane said. He was the handyman. He was the cook. He was the caretaker, Hassane said. Abdullah had worked at the mosque for more than a decade. He wanted to defend the innocent so he decided to become a security guard, said family friend Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq. Hassane cried as leaders of different faiths embraced him at a vigil Tuesday evening. He told the hundreds who had gathered at a park next to the centre that they were there to celebrate the community's unity. We are here to celebrate the patience, the resilience of the Muslim community, he said. We are here to honour our heroes, our martyrs. The Islamic Centre sits in a neighbourhood with Middle Eastern restaurants and markets. It includes Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran for students ages 5 and up, its website says. Josie-Ana Edenshaw, who has been going to the mosque for three years, said it was especially welcoming to new Muslims. They've always opened their doors, even to people who aren't Muslim, they invite people to Ramadan dinners, Edenshaw said. Every person at that masjid will smile at you, using the Arabic word for mosque. The center's imam said Tuesday that the mosque and its community wasn't immune to threats over the years. We have never ever expected such things to happen at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, Hassane said. I mean we are used to receiving hate mails, hate messages, people driving by and cursing and all that stuff. But such horrible crime, we have never expected this.

Greater Kashmir 20 May 2026 9:18 am

Rubio says WHO was 'a little late' on identifying Ebola outbreak

The State Department announced on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that it would fund up to 50 Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda through some $13 million in initial U.S. funding

The Hindu 20 May 2026 8:49 am

US drops tax claims against Trump in expanded IRS settlement

Washington: The US government will permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trumps $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. The document says the US is forever barred and precluded from examining Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:41 am

US pledges major Ebola aid surge, slams WHO over delayed alert

Washington: Pledging a major surge in assistance to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the Trump Administration sharply criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for what American officials described as a delayed global alert that may have cost critical response time. Senior US officials said Washington had already committed about $23 million in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:36 am

Yang Shuang-zi wins Booker Prize for historical romance

London: Taiwanese author Yng Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday, Ma 19, for Taiwan Travelogue, a historical romance set in Japan-occupied Taiwan in the 1930s. It is the first novel written in Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious prize for fiction translated into English. British novelist Natasha Brown, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:34 am

Iran says return to war will bring surprises as Trump threatens full assault

The US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 82nd day on Wednesday, May 20, amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. In a post on X, Araghchi claimed that months after the start of the war on Iran, the US Congress had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:26 am

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say

Beirut, May 20: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel did not comment on the reports of casualties in Lebanon. The Israel-Hezbollah latest fighting began on March 2 with the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group firing rockets at Israel, two days after the United States and Israel attacked Iran. In Beirut, the government said a single strike on the village of Deir Qanoun al Nahr in the coastal Tyre province killed 10 people, including three children and three women. Three were wounded, including a child. The ministry provided no further details about the strike but state-run National News Agency said it destroyed a house, leaving several people under the rubble. Their bodies were pulled out later in the day. According to the ministry, another airstrike this one on the southern city of Nabatieh killed four people and wounded 10 others, including two women. A third strike in the nearby village of Kfar Sir killed five people, including one woman. The latest deaths came a day after the death toll in the latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah surpassed 3,000, and two days after the US-brokered truce that has been in place since April 17, was extended for 45 days. Israel has since invaded southern Lebanon and bombarded its capital, Beirut, and other areas, saying it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Hezbollah, both a militant group and a powerful political organisation in Lebanon, has resisted pressure to disarm, including by the Lebanese government. More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon by the fighting, with some sheltering in tents along roads and the Mediterranean Sea in Beirut. Israel, meanwhile, has struggled to halt frequent Hezbollah drone attacks targeting its troops on Lebanese soil and northern Israeli border towns. Israel's military said one of its soldiers was killed on Tuesday in battle in southern Lebanon, raising the Israeli troops' death toll to 21 since the latest conflict started. (AP)

Greater Kashmir 20 May 2026 8:22 am

US files charges against Indian national in 2017 New Jersey mother-son murder case

New York: The US has announced federal charges against an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of a mother and her six-year-old son in New Jersey. Nazeer Hameed, 38, was charged with the murder of an Indian woman, Sasikala Narra, 38 and her son Anish Narra inside an apartment in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:14 am

Bolivia: Capital under siege as protests continue against Prez

Bolivias President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers Central, COB, peasant unions and miners have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 May 2026 8:12 am

EU strikes provisional agreement on US trade deal

The legislation follows months of negotiations and now awaits final approval, with safeguards included in case commitments are not upheld by either side.

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 7:21 am

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, Axios reports

France is also hosting a leaders summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains at the foot of the French Alps scheduled for June 15-17

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:07 am

Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

India Vision 20 May 2026 6:32 am

U.S. says held talks with Cuba on $100 million offer

The aid would be distributed through Catholic Relief Services and Samaritans Purse, an evangelical Protestant charity, and not handed over directly to the Cuban government, an official said

The Hindu 20 May 2026 4:54 am

A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention

Global turmoil has heightened the need for stable China-U.S. ties

The Hindu 20 May 2026 1:35 am

Brit mum and dad's horror after son murdered by nine bullets at music festival

As a haunting new exhibition lays bare the horrors of the Nova Music Festival massacre, the broken parents of Jake Marlowe open up about their hero so... Brit mum and dad's horror after son murdered by nine bullets at music festival

India Vision 20 May 2026 1:35 am

Iran war live: Trump backs down on 'full scale' attack as Tehran hits back

US allies in the Middle East asked Donald Trump to 'hold off' on attacking Iran as they work to negotiate a peace deal Iran war live: Trump backs down on 'full scale' attack as Tehran hits back

India Vision 20 May 2026 1:33 am

Russian papers roast Trump over bizarre Truth posts 'Grandpa who won't grow up'

Donald Trump has been ridiculed in Russian newspapers for his Truth Social posts - one report described him as 'a typical teenager with no self-awaren... Russian papers roast Trump over bizarre Truth posts 'Grandpa who won't grow up'

India Vision 20 May 2026 1:32 am

Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region. Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

India Vision 20 May 2026 12:35 am

Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off

Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico. Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off

India Vision 20 May 2026 12:34 am

Former MMA fighter, 30, dies a hero after saving four girls from drowning in one of world's deepest lakes

Medet Zheenaliev has died aged 30 after reportedly rescuing four girls from dangerous currents at Lake Issyk-Kul. The former MMA fighter disappeared underwater during the rescue and was later recovered by divers. Tributes have since honoured both his fighting career and the bravery of his final act, which ultimately saved the lives of four young girls.

The Times of India 20 May 2026 12:32 am

Trumps Board of Peace urges fix to gap in funding

UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza. Trumps Board of Peace urges fix to gap in funding

India Vision 20 May 2026 12:32 am

Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs

On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.

Wired 20 May 2026 12:30 am

Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb

The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.

Wired 19 May 2026 11:15 pm

Quote of the day by legendary coach Vince Lombardi: 'The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand'

Vince Lombardis life embodied the belief that greatness is earned through relentless effort, discipline, and accountability. From a Brooklyn butcher shop to NFL immortality, he proved success is built on preparation and commitment, not shortcuts. His philosophy endures beyond sport: true achievement lies in giving your best, regardless of the outcome, because discipline and character outlast both victory and defeat.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 11:00 pm

Tyson and Paris Furys million-pound gift to teen couple sparks shock after wedding details emerge

Tyson Fury and Paris Fury reportedly gifted their daughter Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price a wedding package worth nearly $7 million, sparking debate over the couples young age. The lavish traveller-style ceremony, held on the Isle of Man, drew widespread attention for its extravagant celebrations, family drama, and continuing speculation surrounding Furys boxing future.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 10:30 pm

Israeli far-right Minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Britain and four other nations last year imposed sanctions on Smotrich accusing him of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank

The Hindu 19 May 2026 10:12 pm

Qatar says U.S.-Iran negotiations need 'more time'

Trump said that he had suspended the attack after the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him to give negotiations a chance

The Hindu 19 May 2026 10:01 pm

Trump says was an hour away from deciding on Iran attacks, slaps new sanctions

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 19, said he was an hour away from deciding to restart attacks on Iran, but put it off after receiving a call from interlocutors, including Qatar and the UAE, on Tehran being reasonable in the peace talks. I was an hour away. We were all set to go Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 19 May 2026 9:41 pm

Pep Guardiola reportedly targeting 13.5m Barcelona mansion just metres from estranged wife's home amid Man City exit

Pep Guardiolas reported Manchester City departure has reignited attention around his long-term future, with renewed focus on claims linking him to a 13.5 million luxury mansion in Barcelona. The property, first reported by The Sun in November 2025, sits close to the home he once shared with estranged wife Cristina Serra, adding another layer to ongoing speculation surrounding both Guardiolas personal life and post-City plans.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 8:58 pm

Former OpenAI Staffers Warn That xAIs Poor Safety Record Could Complicate SpaceXs IPO

The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAIs safety practices before SpaceX goes public.

Wired 19 May 2026 8:30 pm

On this day in sports history, May 19, 1935: NFL owners approved first annual college draft to begin in 1936

On this day in 1935, NFL team owner Bert Bell, co-owner of the struggling Philadelphia Eagles, helped reshape professional football by proposing a system that allowed weaker teams first access to top college talent. Designed to prevent wealthy clubs from dominating player recruitment, the idea became the foundation of the modern NFL Draft, now one of American sports most influential and widely followed annual events.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 8:30 pm

Romanian jet shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia

A Romanian military aircraft reportedly intercepted and shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia, prompting an investigation into the drones origin and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Hindu 19 May 2026 7:46 pm