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UAE says air defences dealt with two drones coming from Iran

The UAE has reported being attacked in the past days by Iran after four weeks of relative calm

The Hindu Businessline 10 May 2026 5:58 pm

U.K.'s Starmer says his government is a ten-year project despite calls to quit

We got a real kicking from the voters, theres no escaping that, says Bridget Phillipson, the Education Minister.

The Hindu 10 May 2026 4:44 pm

Indonesian rescuers find hikers' bodies after volcanic eruption

Their bodies were found not far from where the remains of an Indonesian hiker had been found a day earlier, says National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Abdul Muhari in a statement

The Hindu 10 May 2026 4:19 pm

Non-binary Indian migrant elected member of Scottish Parliament

LONDON, May 10: Q Manivannan, an India-born anthropologist who identifies as non-binary, has been elected to the devolved Scottish Parliament on a platform of kinder politics for the region. The newly elected member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) secured a win on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list for the pro-independence Scottish Greens in Thursdays polls. The student from Tamil Nadu was able to contest as a result of a rule change that allowed foreigners on even short-term visas and [] The post Non-binary Indian migrant elected member of Scottish Parliament appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 May 2026 4:00 pm

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

Washington has been awaiting Iran's response to a new proposal for a deal to end the war, reopen the strait to shipping and roll back Iran's nuclear programme

The Hindu 10 May 2026 3:58 pm

Iran says clock is ticking for US interests amid Hormuz tensions

Iran on Sunday, May 10, escalated its rhetoric against the United States and countries supporting American sanctions, warning that the clock is ticking for US interests as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian parliaments Foreign Policy and National Security Committee, said Tehran would respond forcefully to 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 10 May 2026 3:30 pm

PM Modi hails role of spirituality, social participation at Art of Living event in Bengaluru

PM Modi said society plays a bigger role than politics in national development and lauded The Art of Living's initiatives in environmental protection, women empowerment, tribal welfare and prisoner rehabilitation. He also urged spiritual and social organisations to contribute more actively towards holistic development.

IBTimes 10 May 2026 2:14 pm

Hantavirus-hit cruise MV Hondius arrives in Tenerife as tents errected and police swarm port

MV Hondius, with more than 140 passengers and crew on board, has arrived at Granadilla Port in Tenerife as local police and international press swarm ... Hantavirus-hit cruise MV Hondius arrives in Tenerife as tents errected and police swarm port

India Vision 10 May 2026 1:35 pm

Hantavirus live: Army parachutes in to help Brits after suspected case on island

A specialist British Army team has parachuted onto the south Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha after a Brit from the MV Hondius cruise ship with sus... Hantavirus live: Army parachutes in to help Brits after suspected case on island

India Vision 10 May 2026 1:33 pm

Putin says Ukraine war 'coming to an end' and even mentions Zelensky by name

Vladimir Putin has claimed the Ukraine war 'is coming to an end' and also made a rare mention of President Zelensky by name, suggesting they could mee... Putin says Ukraine war 'coming to an end' and even mentions Zelensky by name

India Vision 10 May 2026 1:32 pm

Israel deports two Gaza flotilla activists after detention

Israel on Sunday, May 10, deported two activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) following their prolonged detention by Israeli authorities. Those deported were Brazilian Thiago de Avila and Saif Abukeshek,Spanish national of Palestinian origin. Also ReadIran warns of heavy assault on US assets over tanker attacks In a statement posted on X, the 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 10 May 2026 12:58 pm

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary Islands

The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, AFP journalists reported, confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder

The Hindu 10 May 2026 11:46 am

US Mayor axes entire police dept after officers upset his wife

A mayor in the USs Cohutta town, Georgia, fired the entire police department on May 6, after officers reportedly upset his wife. The Mayor, Ron Shinnick, sacked 10 police officers from service after tensions escalated between him and his wife, as the officers reportedly discussed her on social media. The PD has been dissolved, and 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 10 May 2026 9:26 am

EAM Jaishankar hands over India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad

S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at deepening Indias engagement with the Caribbean nations

The Hindu 10 May 2026 9:19 am

Pakistan: Three policemen killed in militant attack in KPK

Peshawar: At least three policemen were killed and several others injured on Saturday, May 9, in a suicide bomb attack at a police station, followed by gunfire between security personnel and militants in Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The security forces frustrated a major suicide attack on a Police Station in restive Bannu 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 10 May 2026 8:32 am

Iran warns of heavy assault on US assets over tanker attacks

Iran has warned of a heavy assault against American assets in the Middle East if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are further targeted amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Any further aggression against Iranian oil tankers and commercial ships would result in a heavy assault against one of the American centres 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 10 May 2026 7:25 am

Dozens killed in fresh attacks in central Mali: local, security sources

Attacks on May 8 were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already killed at least 30 people in attacks on villages on May 6

The Hindu 10 May 2026 6:47 am

Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

Established in the 1990s under military control, GAESA was the Cuban Armed Forces' strategic response to the economic collapse that followed the Soviet Union's fall and the tightening of U.S. sanctions in place at the time

The Hindu 9 May 2026 10:39 pm

Iran warns Bahrain, others over Hormuz access forever

Iran has warned Bahrain and other regional governments against backing a US-supported resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences and warning they could lose access to the strategic waterway forever. On Saturday, May 9, Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the national security and foreign policy committee in the Iranian parliament, issued the warning 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 9 May 2026 10:28 pm

UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo warns of wave of attacks in east

The mineral-rich eastern DRC has been plagued for three decades by conflict involving various armed groups, militia and army troops

The Hindu 9 May 2026 10:07 pm

Telugu woman drowns in Florida, Hyderabad family in shock

Hyderabad: A young woman hailing from Hyderabad allegedly drowned in a swimming pool in Florida, United States. Veena, whose parents live in Lingojiguda in LB Nagar, was residing in Virginia. Two days ago, she travelled to Florida to attend a family function. During that time, she reportedly entered the swimming pool and drowned. Her sudden 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 9 May 2026 10:03 pm

Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill four; southern airstrikes claim at least 13 lives

The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired explosive drones into Israel near the border with Lebanon adding that three soldiers were wounded, one of them seriously, in one of the attacks

The Hindu 9 May 2026 10:02 pm

U.K. PM Starmer turns to Labour Party grandees after tough local election verdict

On the appointment of the two Labour Party grandees, Mr. Starmer said that as Britains longest-serving chancellor, former PM Gordon Brown is well placed to work with international allies to boost the countrys security and resilience

The Hindu 9 May 2026 9:36 pm

Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more

Rescuers on May 9, recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Indonesias remote island of Halmahera a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans

The Hindu 9 May 2026 7:23 pm

Israel to release two Gaza flotilla activists ahead of deportation: rights group

After over a week of Israeli detention, Saif and Avila are said to be released.

The Hindu 9 May 2026 7:03 pm

Plane hits pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport

Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at around 11:19 p.m. on May 9, says Denver International Airport in a statement

The Hindu 9 May 2026 5:25 pm

Neetu Kapoor's Daadi Ki Shaadi review: Kapil Sharma can't act, film lacks emotional depth; box office opens to disappointing start

Daadi Ki Shaadi stars Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor in pivotal roles. In the film, Neetu Kapoor plays a grandmother who gives love a second chance and embraces romance in her later years. Let's take a look at what netizens are saying about the film, Daadi Ki Shaadi.

IBTimes 9 May 2026 5:05 pm

Australia's far-right party wins first lower house seat

The result is in line with a surge of electoral support for far-right populist parties globally. Britain's ruling Labour party this week suffered a widespread loss of seats at council elections

The Hindu 9 May 2026 4:40 pm

Three Indian-origin men in Canada convicted of couples murder

The couple was found dead in their Abbotsford residence in May 2022

The Hindu 9 May 2026 4:14 pm

Tariffs and rare earths: Lula da Silva positions Brazil as a global player in U.S. visit

The buzz intensified when Flvio Bolsonaro, the presumptive far-right candidate, flew to Miami a day before Mr. Lulas meeting with Donald Trump on May 8, 2026

The Hindu 9 May 2026 4:08 pm

Pakistan security forces kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Four terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in the military engagement in the Tank district, the statement said

The Hindu 9 May 2026 3:45 pm

Army is fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Victory Day speech: Russian President Putin

The parade was vastly scaled back compared to previous years, with no military hardware on display for the first time in nearly two decades and only a handful of foreign dignitaries in attendance

The Hindu 9 May 2026 3:34 pm

UAE to decide on remote or in-person classes on May 10 as schools and universities remain on alert

UAE schools and universities await a crucial May 10 announcement to determine the return to in-person learning or continued remote education. This decision follows a nationwide safety assessment prompted by renewed regional tensions and emergency alerts. Authorities are prioritizing student and staff safety while ensuring educational continuity.

The Times of India 9 May 2026 2:16 pm

Labour loses power in Wales for first time since 1999 devolution

Wales waves good-bye to Labour for first time since 1999 as the nationalist Plaid Cymrus leader Rhun ap Iorwerth wins the election echoing its need for a change of leadership

The Hindu 9 May 2026 1:47 pm

Arab Cinema shines at Cannes 2026 as Gulf Filmmakers lead major festival categories

Cannes 2026 highlights Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. Films from Palestine, Morocco, Egypt, and Iran feature prominently. This marks a shift towards culturally rooted storytelling. The festival emphasizes auteur cinema over Hollywood blockbusters. Arab filmmakers are gaining global recognition. This edition signifies a defining moment for regional cinema on the world stage.

The Times of India 9 May 2026 1:31 pm

Magyar to become Hungarys regime change PM

The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption

The Hindu 9 May 2026 12:42 pm

Two British nationals test positive for hantavirus; experts say pandemic risk remains low, no India cases so far

Experts noted that hantavirus spreads poorly between humans and outbreaks are usually localised. No officially confirmed cases linked to the current outbreak have been reported in India so far.

IBTimes 9 May 2026 12:20 pm

Mamata Banerjee skips Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah attended the ceremony, while speculation continued over former CM Mamata Banerjee's absence from public view.

IBTimes 9 May 2026 12:19 pm

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal's first BJP CM; PM Modi present, Mamata skips

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath

IBTimes 9 May 2026 12:18 pm

Handwriting on new Epstein note matches one found after his death, say experts

They are written by the same person, said Bart Baggett, who founded the forensic analysis firm Handwriting Experts Inc. and has testified in court as an expert witness more than 130 times

The Hindu 9 May 2026 11:58 am

Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo, where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022

The Hindu 9 May 2026 11:43 am

India, IOM discuss expanding, diversifying regular migration pathways

Discussions focussed on expanding and diversifying regular migration pathways and on Indias proactive approach to the implementation of GCM and IOM activities in India, Kirti Vardhan Singh said

The Hindu 9 May 2026 11:12 am

U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse images, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The Hindu 9 May 2026 11:07 am

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern

The Hindu 9 May 2026 11:06 am

Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago

The Hindu 9 May 2026 10:24 am

US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector

In a statement, US Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders

The Hindu Businessline 9 May 2026 10:09 am

US expects Iranian response soon amid clashes in Hormuz

Oil edged higher, with investors weighing whether renewed clashes would derail the fragile ceasefire; Brent crude settled around $101 a barrel, but still notched a weekly drop of about 6%

The Hindu Businessline 9 May 2026 9:36 am

Two killed as U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the ocean

The Hindu 9 May 2026 9:17 am

US awaits Iran response as Hormuz tensions threaten ceasefire efforts

As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 71st day on Saturday, May 9, the United States said it expected a response from Tehran to a proposed ceasefire framework amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating violence in Lebanon and continued diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional conflict. US President Donald Trump 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 9 May 2026 8:05 am

Trump says Russia, Ukraine accept 3-day ceasefire proposal, prisoner swap

Washington: President Donald Trump has said that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the beginning of the end of the long war between them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, Russian 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 9 May 2026 7:39 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says expecting Iran response to latest proposal soon

A U.S. fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers to enforce a port blockade, Iranian officials accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with the tanker strikes and hampering diplomatic efforts to end the conflict

The Hindu 9 May 2026 7:30 am

Why U.S. Project Freedom couldnt secure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Though U.S. President Donald Trump cited progress in negotiations with Iran as the reason for calling off the initiative project

The Hindu 9 May 2026 7:16 am

U.S. plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship

The U.S. State Department said it was coordinating with the Spanish government as well as other U.S. federal agencies.

The Hindu 9 May 2026 6:47 am

Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares

U.S. and Iran's efforts to end their conflict stall amid renewed clashes in the Gulf. A U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran can withstand a naval blockade for months, while Tehran accuses Washington of breaching a ceasefire. The U.S. also imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies aiding Iran's military.

The Economic Times 9 May 2026 6:14 am

Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report says, as fighting flares

As both sides exchanged accusations of violating the ceasefire, oil prices climbed and concerns grew over global shipping disruptions, regional security and the future of nuclear negotiations

The Hindu Businessline 9 May 2026 5:04 am

US fires on and disables two more Iranian tankers as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Iran condemned the strikes, while the UAE reported fresh missile and drone attacks

The Hindu Businessline 9 May 2026 5:03 am

U.S. imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Irans weapons sector

Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders

The Hindu 9 May 2026 4:28 am

Iran says it seizes 'offending' oil tanker, US disables two vessels

Iran announced that it seized an offending oil tanker named Ocean Koi, alleging it was carrying Iranian oil and attempting to disrupt Tehran's exports. Iran's navy said the vessel was taken to southern Iranian shores and handed over to judicial authorities.

IBTimes 9 May 2026 3:21 am

Femina Beauty Awards 2026: Tamannaah trolled for outfit with weird bulge; elderly man photobombs Kriti Sanon

Tamannaah Bhatia was trolled for a heavily structured white outfit. Netizens criticised the outfit's bulging stomach design. Infact, Kriti Sanon faced an awkward moment when an elderly man photobombed her. Take a look at what other celebrities opted for at awards show

IBTimes 9 May 2026 3:20 am

Neetu Kapoor reveals SHOCKING reason for returning to work after Rishi Kapoor's death

Neetu Kapoor's film Daadi Ki Shaadi released today. During the film's promotions, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles she faced after the death of her husband, actor Rishi Kapoor, and revealed why she chose to return to work despite facing trolling online.

IBTimes 9 May 2026 3:17 am

The New Great Game: How Iran, America, Israel and the Gulf Are Rewriting the Financial Architecture of Global Power

Rising tensions between Iran, the US and Israel have turned the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a global economic and geopolitical challenge, triggering oil price spikes, shipping disruptions and fears over supply chains and inflation

IBTimes 9 May 2026 2:43 am

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

The Hindu 9 May 2026 2:15 am

Woman struck by suspected hantavirus after sharing flight with cruise passenger who died

A 32-year-old woman who shared a flight with one of the passengers on board MV Hondius who subsequently died has been hospitalised in in Alicante in t... Woman struck by suspected hantavirus after sharing flight with cruise passenger who died

India Vision 9 May 2026 1:34 am

Trump says 'end to conflict is near' as he announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine

The US president said there would be a halt in the fighting along with a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side between May 9 and May 11 to m... Trump says 'end to conflict is near' as he announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine

India Vision 9 May 2026 1:33 am

Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is systematic

Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is systematic, says analyst Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is systematic

India Vision 9 May 2026 12:32 am

US disables two Iranian oil tankers trying to break Hormuz blockade

The United States said it disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, May 8, intensifying maritime tensions in the region even as Washington and Tehran continue indirect diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said an F/A-18 Super Hornet struck the empty tankers, identified as M/T 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 8 May 2026 10:50 pm

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari named West Bengal CM; TVK chief Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister at 11 AM

Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Saturday after securing majority support for government formation, with backing from Left parties and allies. Meanwhile, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been formally named the next chief minister of West Bengal

IBTimes 8 May 2026 10:02 pm

North Korea to deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

North Korea's artillery systems draw less outside attention than its ballistic missiles, whose launches are banned under UN Security Council resolutions

The Hindu 8 May 2026 9:31 pm

U.S. trade court rules against Trumps 10% tariff, but no relief yet for most traders

The court has provided relief to only the plaintiffs two small companies in the U.S. and Washington State with the tariff remaining on all other importers

The Hindu 8 May 2026 9:24 pm

Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

The Hindu 8 May 2026 9:02 pm

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on Red Square on Saturday

The Hindu 8 May 2026 8:51 pm

Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanitys Big Retirement

The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a solved world.

Wired 8 May 2026 8:30 pm