Days after Ladakhi groups and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reached an in-principle agreement on restoring democratic governance in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and urged him to refrain from promoting misleading and provocative narratives.
Budgam girl murder, rape case solved in 36 hours, accused arrested; CM Omar meets victim's family
Budgam Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the sensational murder case of a 12-year-old girl from Galwanpora village within 36 hours of the crime, arresting a local resident allegedly involved in the offence. The breakthrough came after a scientific and evidence-based investigation conducted by a Special Investigation Team.
Following the discovery, the company's executive assistant and HR administrator, Mehjabeen Mushtaq Shaikh, filed an FIR against Ritesh Suresh Shah and Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan. The accused were later arrested by the Bandra Police and remanded to custody until May 29.
Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
Remains found in pond ID'd as Army vet who went missing in 2001
Libyan forces detain Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
Forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar have detained members of a land convoy trying to bring aid to Gaza. Libyan forces detain Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
PM-WANI gets citizen-friendly upgrade for easier access to public Wi-Fi
The reforms, announced by the Ministry of Communications, are aimed at strengthening India's digital public infrastructure and improving internet accessibility for citizens. All PM-WANI stakeholders have been asked to implement the revised guidelines within eight weeks.
Yo Yo Honey Singh meets BJP's Tarun Chugh, discusses ways to curb Punjab's drug problems
Tarun Chugh praised Yo Yo Honey Singh's comeback journey and urged him to inspire Punjab's youth to stay away from drugs. He said Honey Singh's recovery shows addiction can be overcome and backed the Nasha Mukt Punjab campaign.
Naomi Osaka opened her 2026 French Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Laura Siegemund, but it was her striking custom Nike outfit that stole headlines in Paris. Designed by Kevin Germanier, the gold sequined look sparked major attention before and after the match, continuing Osakas tradition of high-fashion Grand Slam entrances as she advanced to the second round.
Turkish riot police use water cannons ahead of deposed Opposition leader's speech to rally
Ozgur Ozel and the core leadership of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, were removed from their posts on May 26 by a court order that many people consider to be politically motivated
BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues
The decision marks another leadership shake-up at the energy major, with Ian Tyler appointed interim chair as BP continues its strategic transition.
China, Pakistan agree to 'unswervingly safeguard' bilateral ties
Statement was issued at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit to China from May 23-26 at invitation of Premier Li Qiang. During his visit, two sides signed a number of cooperation documents in various fields
Russia says US did not grant visa for vice minister to attend UN
Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement
Iran accuses U.S. of breaking truce after new strikes
Iranian state media reported overnight blasts in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz, and the countrys Revolutionary Guards said its forces had downed a U.S. drone entering its airspace and had fired at an F-35 fighter jet
Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans
People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s, and doctors are alarmed
EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
French Open 2026: 17-year-old Moise Kouame becomes youngest Grand Slam match winner since 2009
Seventeen-year-old French prospect Moise Kouame stunned former US Open champion Marin ili in straight sets at the French Open to become the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles match since 2009. Ranked world No. 318, Kouame continued his rapid rise with a breakthrough victory that immediately established him as one of tennis most exciting emerging talents.
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Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82
Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car
Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants
Ramakant Dayama passes away at 71: All about Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chak De! India' co-star
Veteran actor Ramakant Dayama, a well-known face in Indian film and television, passed away on May 26 after being reportedly unwell for several months. He was reportedly 71 years old. The exact cause of his death is unknown yet.
Ranveer Singh's temple visit comes weeks after the Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR filed against the actor in connection with the Kantara row. The case had been registered after Ranveer allegedly mimicked a scene linked to the film, which some groups claimed had hurt religious sentiments
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Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges
Ebola outbreak could become 'the deadliest on record,' IRC warns
Trump administration proposes non-disclosure agreements for US federal workers
Supreme Court rejects Florida's lawsuit over undocumented truck drivers
India an important, indispensable partner for Japan: MOFA Press Secretary
Speaking after the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi, Toshihiro Kitamura said Japan welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to strengthening ties with Tokyo and highlighted the importance of continued cooperation under the India-Japan joint statement framework.
Why Trump's Abraham Accords expansion push faces resistance
Donald Trumps push to expand the Abraham Accords amid ongoing regional conflict has exposed the widening gap between U.S. diplomatic ambitions and political realities in West Asia
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Cristiano Ronaldos investment in LiveMode has intensified global focus on CazTV, the YouTube platform set to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup free-to-air in Brazil. The digital-first broadcaster, led by Casimiro Miguel, has rapidly grown into a major force in sports media, signalling a shift away from traditional TV towards creator-driven, streaming-based football coverage.
Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and warns of consequences
United Spain first as Barcelona top absent Real Madrid in World Cup squad
Real's absence from Spain's World Cup squad, while Barca dominate picks, explained by coach as 'united nation' first. United Spain first as Barcelona top absent Real Madrid in World Cup squad
Israeli air attacks kill seven Palestinians in Gaza
At least five Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on a refugee camp in central Gaza, officials said. Israeli air attacks kill seven Palestinians in Gaza
BP chairman removed over 'serious' conduct concerns
Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker
Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support in Senegal's legislative body. Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker
Iran media says negotiators seek $24 billion asset release in U.S. deal
Iran's frozen assets are to be released which are estimated at $24 billion in accordance with the 14-point memorandum of understanding
Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records, brings deaths in Europe
An early spring heatwave sweeping across Europe has triggered health alerts and fatalities, highlighting the growing risks posed by extreme weather events
Trump, nearing eighty, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments
Following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues like blotchy neck rash, swollen ankles and a bruised hand; U.S. President Donald Trump to undergo his routine annual physical
Canadian Police arrest 17 men believed to be of Indian origin for extortion
Canadian authorities have intensified efforts against organised crime networks after police arrested 17 individuals allegedly involved in extortion targeting South Asian businesses across Canada and the United States
Marco Rubio says U.S. ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's offer came after Russia battered Ukraine over the weekend and following a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River
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Watch: Highlights of Quad Foreign Ministers meeting
The Quad grouping has announced major new initiatives to strengthen cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. At a meeting in New Delhi, chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, leaders from India, the United States, Australia, and Japan came together to address growing strategic challenges in the region. We look at the key announcements.
Coal India asks units to ramp up supplies as heatwave fuels record power demand
Train collides with school van in Belgium, killing four
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Yomiuri Giants baseball manager Abe resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his daughter
We oppose creation of exclusive small cliques: China on Quad statement
Quad grouping announced new measures to boost maritime surveillance and port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of Chinas growing military posturing in the region
Three dead in South Korea after collapse at overpass demolition site
A fatal accident at an overpass demolition site in Seoul has disrupted rail operations and highlighted the risks associated with ageing infrastructure projects
Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls up more troops there
BEIRUT, May 26: An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, state media said on Tuesday, as an Israeli official said the military had called up more troops to Lebanon. The strike hit the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley late Monday, according to Lebanons state-run National News Agency. It came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had authorised more intensive strikes targeting the Hezbollah militant group across Lebanon. The Israeli military [] The post Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls up more troops there appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push
Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say
Three killed after passenger van hits elephant in Ugandan National Park
A road accident involving an elephant in Ugandas Murchison Falls National Park has drawn attention to the growing challenges of balancing conservation and public access
Several dead after train hits school bus in Belgium
Belgian media showed images of a badly damaged minibus lying on its side on a road next to a railway line, with tents set up by emergency workers around
Global oil price gains 3% as U.S. Military strikes on Iran add to peace deal uncertainty
Energy markets reacted sharply to renewed military tensions and fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining partially restricted
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Search continues for seven villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave
According to rescuers, divers have navigated about 100 metres into the cave and they believe the villagers may be trapped about 30 metres beyond the furthest point currently accessible
JVP now has a chance to rewrite history, says partys general secretary Tilvin Silva
New government will work on the basis of development, democracy, and social justice, says Tilvin Silva
Sri Lanka parliamentary poll: President Anuras ruling coalition wins big
National Peoples Power wins 159 seats in 225-member House, securing two-thirds majority; the historic sweep also includes impressive wins in the north and east that are home to Tamils and Muslims
Travelling through time in Uzbekistan
The walk through the old city bazaar in Bukhara, with masjids, madrassas and mausoleums awaiting you on the flanks, is a stride through the richness of history and Islamic architecture of Uzbekistan
Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raised the overnight policy rate to 8.75% from 7.75%, blaming higher inflation and a depreciating rupee
Scotlands return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years is being celebrated with a special limited-edition 20 note inspired by Scott McTominays iconic overhead kick against Denmark. The commemorative banknote, released by the Bank of Scotland, honours the goal that helped secure qualification for the 2026 tournament while also raising funds for homelessness charity Crisis Scotland through auctions and supporter events.
Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
A tech worker coalition is piloting a basic income program for AI job losses
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
Im delighted to be wrong about this, I thought there would have been more impact on entry-level white-collar jobs being eliminated by now than has actually happened, Sam Altman told CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn
China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party
The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US gathered on Tuesday in India and agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji
Not in favour of Pakistan joining Abraham Accords: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Personally, I dont think we should join any such accord which clashes with our fundamental ideologies, says Pakistans DefenceMinister Khawaja Asif
Director of Venezuela torture prison, Elvis Macuare Guerrero, fired after riot
Venezuelan Prison Director Elvis Macuare Guerrero fired amid riots by inmates protesting torture and demanding humane treatment
Quad countries launch energy security, critical minerals initiatives
Rubio announced a partnership focused on improving port infrastructure in Pacific Island nations, with an initial focus on Fiji
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter crisis in West Asia
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raised the overnight policy rate to 8.75% from 7.75%, blaming higher inflation and a depreciating rupee due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, passes away at 95
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military says
If confirmed as a missile launch, it would be the first since April 19, when North Korea test-fired several short-range ballistic missiles, which it said were equipped with cluster bombs.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the Norths eastern waters
Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Iran live updates: US forces conduct 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, CENTCOM says
Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite U.S. strikes
Marco Rubio said the Hormuz Strait is going to be open one way or the other, so they need to be open
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U.S. President Donald Trump called on Muslim-majority nations to normalise relations with Israel as part of ongoing peace efforts with Iran.
BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision
Irans nuclear dust can be destroyed in US or another location under IAEA supervision: Trump
Trump's comment marks a shift in his repeated statements that Iran hand over its enriched uranium to the US as a sticking point of any potential deal
Iranian President Pezeshkian orders restoration of internet access
The restrictions reportedly hampered civilians' access to information during the bombing campaign by Israel and the US, while also severely affecting businesses dependent on internet connectivity
US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran
Israels military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets
Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing responders as patients flee clinics: WHO
At least 25 Ebola patients fled treatment facilities in Ituri over the weekend after isolation tents were burned and hospitals were attacked by crowds demanding the release of bodies for burial
