US defence secretary being quizzed on Iran war and says budget request shows 'urgency of moment'
Explained: Why the UAE is leaving OPEC after nearly 59 years
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance from Friday, May 1, ending almost 59 years of membership in one of the worlds most influential oil groups. The decision, announced on Tuesday, April 28, marks one of the most significant 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 .
Trump halts speech in awkward moment to praise Rory McIlroys Masters win at White House dinner
At a White House state dinner, Donald Trump broke from his prepared speech to publicly praise Rory McIlroys Masters triumph, creating an unscripted moment that briefly disrupted the evenings formal tone. Yet despite Trumps enthusiasm, McIlroy will skip the upcoming Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, opting instead for rest before returning ahead of the PGA Championship.
Lebanon President says Israel must fully implement truce as strikes continue
Israel must first fully implement the ceasefire in order to move on to negotiations... Israeli attacks cannot continue as they are, Mr. Aoun said in a statement shared by the Presidency.
Exit polls: DMK in TN, BJP in Assam, UDF in Kerala? | Above the Fold | 29.04.2026
From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAEs OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhis take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you the top stories of the day.
Several agencies released exit poll projections after voting for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections ended on Wednesday.
Air India's Turnaround: High Ambition, Higher Losses
Air India's losses have widened significantly after its 2022 takeover by Tata Group, despite strong demand in India's growing aviation market.
Slum boy bridging the biggest divide of this decade
How Devendra Kumar once a child labourer in Delhi's most dangerous slum is now closing the digital divide for India's most marginalised students.
EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians
With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being paid for out of Russian people's pockets, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
China to ban drone sales in capital over security fears
Officials have cited public security for the new rules, which also forbid bringing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or their core components into Beijing.
Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court
Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
My personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply had doubts from the start about what was begun with the war in Iran. That is why I have made that clear, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Mira Road stabbing: ATS probes alleged ISIS links, handwritten note surfaces
The case relates to a knife attack in which two security guards were seriously injured after being targeted over their religious identity. The accused was arrested shortly after the incident, and investigators also recovered a laptop, religious literature, and other materials.
At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a compound wall of Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed amid heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening. Rescue and treatment efforts are underway at the hospital ICU.
Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement payments to begin. Are you getting one?
Anthropic doubles its estimate of what Claude Code tokens will cost engineers
Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth was due to testify before Congress later in the day, but US press reports suggested Trump has already decided to reject Iran's latest proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation
Zoo animal killed, cars damaged in Missouri hail storm
US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba
Senator Tim Kaine says if anyone did to the US 'what we are doing to Cuba', it would be considered 'an act of war'. US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba
University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A chaotic 54 Champions League thriller between PSG and Bayern has reignited debate over footballs identity, with pundits praising the relentless attacking display while critics, including Piers Morgan, dismissed it as defensively reckless. As Arsenals structured, control-heavy style under Mikel Arteta comes under comparison, the match has sharpened a wider argument over whether spectacle or discipline defines elite football success.
FIFA has approved a landmark rule change allowing the Afghan womens team, now competing as Afghan Women United, to return to international football despite being in exile since the Taliban takeover in 2021. The decision removes the need for approval from Afghanistans ruling federation, restoring their pathway to competition and marking a major step for displaced athletes in global sport.
Russia says it will stay in OPEC+, hopes U.A.E. exit does not spell end of group
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised OPEC+ as an important organisation, especially during the current turmoil on global markets
Powell's tenure as Fed chief, bookended by Trump, draws to a close
Powell managed to skirt an economic downturn, and indeed his era as Fed chief has seen the lowest average monthly unemployment rate, at 4.6%, of his immediate predecessors
UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?
In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the worlds oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency
Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Bongos, rare antelopes known for their striking stripes, have been declared critically endangered due to poaching and diseases
Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraines drone reach
Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women
Forty-four were discharged after receiving hospital treatment
US Has More Natural Gas Than It Can Use as War Chokes Global Supply
NBA set for major rule change to crack down on teams losing on purpose for better draft picks
The NBA is weighing a major overhaul of its draft lottery system aimed at curbing tanking and boosting late-season competitiveness. The proposed 3-2-1 format would expand the lottery pool and redistribute odds to reward mid-tier non-playoff teams over the worst performers. If approved, it could reshape how franchises approach losing, rebuilding, and long-term roster planning across the league.
EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites
Madagascar detains French former serviceman over alleged mutiny plot
Russia says UAE's exit from OPEC will increase global production, bring down oil prices in future
Russia is a member of the OPEC+ group of countries and has been coordinating its policies with OPEC members
University of Washington CS professor explains what's changing for young software engineers
Children among biggest victims as unexploded ordnance scars Sudans Khartoum
Khartoum: Khaled Abdulgader noticed children using an unusual object as a football and tried to stop them. He grabbed it, and it exploded in his hand. He lost two fingers, and shrapnel sliced into his chest. In a hospital for a checkup after last years blast, he tried to stay positive. I feel like, Thank 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 Seoul High Court delivered the ruling in a televised hearing
Two-time world champion sprinter sues sponsor, says their shoes ruined her career
Olympic sprinter Abby Steiner has filed a lawsuit against Puma, alleging its running shoes caused injuries that derailed her career. Once a rising star and world champion relay gold medallist, Steiner claims defective footwear led to chronic foot and ankle issues, multiple surgeries, and her eventual withdrawal from elite competition, seeking damages for lost earnings and long-term physical impact.
North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages
WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum wages employers will have to offer to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programmes. North Carolina Labour Commissioner Luke Farley said American workers were being hurt by foreign visa programmes that depress wages. H-1B visas take jobs from American and North Carolina workers. Last week, I submitted official comments in support of a new rule proposed by the [] The post North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Under US law, Trump faces impending deadline to end Iran war. What happens if he ignores it?
Notwithstanding its past ineffectiveness, the War Powers Resolution provides a mechanism for wary Republican lawmakers to try to bring an end to an unpopular war
The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths
The capsizing of a fishing trawler carrying refugees draws attention to the cost of protracted displacement
UAE OPEC exit: Asian stocks gain, oil prices decline
Stocks mostly advanced in Asia on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices fell after the United Arab Emirates said it would leave OPEC in a blow to the powerful oil cartel. US futures edged higher. Markets in Japan were closed for a holiday. Elsewhere in Asia, South Koreas Kospi rose 0.3 per 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 .
Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began
Democrats are likely to pivot to the ballooning costs of the Iran war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children
Trump tells aides to prep for lengthy Hormuz blockade: reportsays
US shifts toward sustained pressure strategy as hopes for quick deal with Iran fade
Brent crude futures for June dipped 1% to $111.25 a barrel, having climbed for the previous seven sessions
Tehran labels US ship seizures piracy in formal protest to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Irans diplomat in a letter to Guterres warned that such interceptions pose a direct threat to global merchant shipping
West Bengal elections 2026: BJP booth agent alleges attack in Nadia district, blames TMC workers
In Howrah, an EVM glitch triggered clashes, leading to detentions by CRPF. Voting is being held across 142 constituencies with heavy security and over 3.2 crore eligible voters.
Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers
The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year down 36% from 2024, said researchers from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Maryland
U.S. Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba
If anyone were doing to the United States what we are doing to Cuba, we would definitely regard it as an act of war, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, said in a Senate speech before the vote
Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone
Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade despite geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices
Mumbai: Domestic equity markets traded higher on Wednesday, April 29, despite a rise in crude oil prices and reports that the United States may extend its blockade of Iranian ports. Sensex traded 0.52 per cent, or 400 points, higher at 77,289.55, hitting an intraday high in early trade, while Nifty rose 0.53 per cent, or 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 .
Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart in Bishkek; talks on LAC, West Asia
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and broader regional security concerns including the West Asia crisis. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers conclave on Tuesday, 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 .
UAE exit blindsides OPEC and threatens to shake its grip on oil
The exit of the OPECs third largest producer will dent the organisations market power and undermine its credibility, says an analyst
Sri Lanka mass grave excavation in Chemmani to resume under diplomatic presence
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the resumption of excavation at a mass grave in Chemmani, halted for seven months due to funding issues. LKR 2.1 million has been allocated, allowing work to restart. Diplomatic representatives will observe the site where 240 skeletal remains and children's items were previously found.
White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models: Report
This development comes as Anthropic faced a fallout with the Pentagon earlier in the year after the startup refused to remove guardrails against using its AI for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance
In tariff refund process, US says 15% of entries denied so far
The scramble for refunds started immediately after the Supreme Court ruled Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump unlawfully used the IEEPA, to impose tariffs on goods entering the country
Amazon set to sell OpenAI tech after Microsoft cedes exclusivity
Some of OpenAIs latest models will be available to preview on AWS starting Tuesday, followed by its most powerful GPT models in the coming weeks, said the CEO of the Amazon Web Services cloud unit
U.S. imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions
The designations were intended to expose and disrupt the mechanisms used by Tehran to receive payment for oil and other commodities and reduce its revenue, Treasury said
U.S., allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereignty
They said recent actions by China are an attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
During a White House state dinner, President Trump stated that King Charles agrees with him that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. Trump also claimed military success against an unnamed opponent in the Middle East. The King's remarks did not address Iran or the conflict, and the British Embassy referred inquiries to Buckingham Palace.
FCC orders early review of ABCs broadcast licence after Jimmy Kimmel row
Washington: The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of American Broadcasting Companys (ABC) local station broadcast licences, after US President Donald Trump called for the firing of the networks late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel. The early review of broadcast licences is considered an extraordinary move against the network whose programming has often angered 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 .
Trump says King Charles agrees Iran cannot obtain nuclear bomb
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, April 29, that King Charles III agrees Iran cannot obtain a nuclear bomb, making the remarks during the British monarchs state visit to the United States, according to Reuters. The developments come on the 61st day of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the 22nd day of 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 .
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant, reads OpenAIs coding agent instructions.
U.S. Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran
CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call
NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
A man took a break at work. Then won a $1 million lottery prize
King Charles highlights U.S.-U.K. bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'
Even as the King focused on common interests, there were subtle nods at issues that have divided the U.S. and the U.K., particularly when it comes to global affairs
Bizarre tax laws in US could drain 30+ nations World Cup earnings as FIFA fails to secure exemption
The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces an unexpected financial divide as US tax laws and uneven international treaties mean teams will be taxed differently on tournament earnings. While FIFA holds tax-exempt status, many federations do not, leaving non-European nations particularly exposed. With varying state taxes and limited exemptions, the expanded 48-team format risks creating major economic disparities between participants.
Brit model, 31, missing in Morocco as 'extremely concerned' family issue plea
Rachel Kerr, 31, was on a work trip in Agadir, Morocco, but her family say she has made no contact with loved ones since checking out of her hotel on ... Brit model, 31, missing in Morocco as 'extremely concerned' family issue plea
Donald Trump issues chilling nuclear warning to Germany as he hits back at Merz
Donald Trump has issued a warning over Iran's nuclear capabilities to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who on Monday suggested Iran was 'humiliating'... Donald Trump issues chilling nuclear warning to Germany as he hits back at Merz
U.K. PM Keir Starmer wins crunch Parliament vote over ethics inquiry
Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson
Australias top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Australias top diplomat visits China to talk energy security Australias top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Just peace cant be found by joining organisations that charge fees: UNGA President defends UN system
Ms. Baerbock cautioned against unilateral use of force while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council
Battle of wills: On the U.S. war on Iran
The U.S. should lift its blockade so that Iran can open the Strait of Hormuz
Israeli strike on Lebanese troops, rescuers wounds two soldiers, Lebanon says
Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
On this weeks Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from h... Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
FIFA World Cup 2026: Major yellow card rule change explained as new system to affect every nation
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will introduce changes to yellow card rules to suit its expanded 48-team format. With more matches and an added knockout round, FIFA plans two reset points, after the group stage and quarter-finals, to limit suspensions from accumulated bookings. The change aims to reduce players missing key matches while maintaining disciplinary fairness across a longer tournament structure.
GM expects $500 million tariff refund after Supreme Court strikes down Trump levies
While tariff costs are expected to decline, the company continues to face other duties, even as firms begin filing refund claims under the overturned policy
Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF
The charity documented several incidents where its clearly identified water trucks and boreholes had been shot at or destroyed
US appeals court blocks Trump immigration detention without bond
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the administration misinterpreted immigration law to justify mass detentio
Trump hosts King Charles at White House as UK-US ties hit low point
The visit comes amid tensions over foreign policy differences with Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Mexico's military captures top cartel leader in another blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Last year, Mr. Trump designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and five other Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
Starmers ex-chief of staff says sorry over Mandelson appointment as UK leader faces more pressure
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmers former chief of staff says that he made a serious mistake by recommending Peter Mandelsons appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States
At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Chinas deputy U.N. ambassador Sun Lei called the Japanese remarks unwarranted, saying they completely confound black and white.
Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery again, causing new fire
Romania: Socialists, hard right party come together to topple centrist PM
Romanias leftist Social Democratic Party and the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians jointly submitted a no-confidence motion on Tuesday as the two political parties seek to topple liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The PSD, Romanias largest political party that was until last week part of the coalition government, and the opposition AUR party, 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 .
UAE to Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years
On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.
Donald Trump claims Iran in state of collapse, seeks Hormuz Strait reopening
The White House has not confirmed details about the communication or whether it was direct or through intermediaries.
