Watch: Gold and silver import duties doubled following Modis appeal | Above the Fold | 13.05.2026
In todays episode Union government steps up austerity measures as the West Asia crisis deepens, with the Centre doubling gold and silver import duty and BJP leaders cutting convoy sizes, U.S. President Donald Trumps China visit, and more.
Five convicted in connection with Matthew Perrys death
The prosecution of five defendants stemming from the death of Friends star Matthew Perry is coming to a close
Africa must drop 'victim mentality': mogul Tony Elumelu
Nigerian investor Tony Elumelu called on African countries to prioritise economic development and infrastructure over colonial-era mistrust of foreign powers.
Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds
In Irans holy city of Qom, Indian volunteers serve sharbat amid war fears and protests
For many here, it is a symbol that while governments may change positions and diplomacy may fluctuate, ordinary people can still choose compassion
Utah woman who published a book on grief after husbands death to be sentenced for his murder
A Utah woman found guilty of aggravated murder in her husbands death finds out how long she will spend in prison at a sentencing hearing in Park City, Utah
Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
Iran has broadened its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a larger operational zone, an officer from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday (May 12, 2026)
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as unprecedented heat extremes loom, scientists say
Scientists warn that climate change and El Nino could fuel severe wildfire outbreaks this year
Kings Speech outlines U.K. govt. agenda asStarmersfuture hangs in the balance
The U.K.s commitment to the Wests military alliance NATO was unbreakable, he said
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Global Faultlines podcast | Why Lebanon remains in perpetual crisis
In this episode, we examine how Lebanons post-war recovery gave way to economic collapse, political paralysis, and renewed conflict, from the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war to the 2019 protests and the recent crisis.
Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication
UAE designates 21 Lebanese individuals, organisations as terrorists over alleged Hezbollah links
An official Emirati news agency published the names of 16 Lebanese nationals and five organisations based in the Mediterranean country
Russia to fulfill all agreements on energy supply to India: FM Lavrov
Lavrov pointed out that Russia has never failed to fulfil its obligations to India or anyone else when it comes to energy supplies.
Trump heads to China, says no need for Xi's help on Iran war
Global crude oil supply to plunge below demand this year amid Iran war: IEA
West Asia disruptions and restricted Hormuz tanker traffic have triggered an unprecedented supply shock, with over 14 million barrels per day shut in, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly oil market report
Portugal aims to stop relying on EU funds; seeks to become net EU contributor: PM Luis Montenegro
We are mobilising Portugal to be prepared, not to stand with an outstretched hand asking, but to present credible, ambitious, strong projects that can be selected on the basis of their merit, PM Luis Montenegro said
Iran war fall-out: Fuel price spike powers solar sales in energy-hungry Asia
Shift to solar a likely windfall for China, the worlds largest provider of solar technology
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, allegedly trained by Mossad
Iran executes Ehsan Afrashteh, a spy trained by Mossad, who was arrested and tried for espionage and collaboration with the Zionist regime
Americans financial struggles not a motivating factor to end war: Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 12, said that Americans financial gains were not even a little bit a motivating factor in his decision-making while negotiating with Iran to end the war. To him, preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon outweighs other issues. When asked by a reporter to what extent Americans 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 .
U.S. appeals court halts order declaring Trumps global 10% tariff illegal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on May 12 issued a brief order that included an administrative stay on the CITs order, setting a schedule for both sides to file briefs on the matter
'Nothing is happening' in U.S.-Russia relations: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
After winning the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump re-established U.S. dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has repeatedly promised to end the war in Ukraine
Mr. Trump further claimed that the U.S. economy was poised for what he described as a Golden Age, adding that the inflationary pressures would ease sharply after the conflict
Pentagon says U.S. cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion
But the joint staff team and the comptroller team are constantly looking at that estimate, and so now we think it's closer to 29, says Pentagon finance chief Jules Hurst III
Elon Musk Had Hair-Raising Idea of Passing OpenAI On to His Kids, Sam Altman Says
Musks lawyers questioned Altman over allegations of deception and his network of financial investments, but the OpenAI CEO painted a picture of Musk a... Elon Musk Had Hair-Raising Idea of Passing OpenAI On to His Kids, Sam Altman Says
Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says
Mythos is viewed by cybersecurity experts as posing significant challenges to the banking industry and its legacy technology systems
India stock markets open flat amid mixed global cues, lower oil prices
Indian equity markets opened on a flat note amid mixed global signals and easing crude oil prices. The Sensex and Nifty posted marginal gains in early trade, while sector-wise performance remained mixed, with IT and media stocks under pressure and metals
Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Prateek Yadav dies at 38 after health complications
Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow at 38. A real estate developer and fitness enthusiast, he was married to Aparna Yadav. A post-mortem will determine the cause of death.
Tamil Nadu Assembly session LIVE: CM Vijay moves resolution seeking confidence vote
AIADMK MLAs from the faction supporting Edappadi K. Palaniswami have announced their intentions to vote against the confidence motion Tamil Nadu Assembly session LIVE: CM Vijay moves resolution seeking confidence vote
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$29 billion or $1 trillion: What Iran war is costing the US
Expert warns total expenditure could reach $1 trillion including long-term military and veterans costs
Iran is reported to have restored operational access to 30 of the 33 missile sites that it currently maintains along the Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
China strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and a core interest, while the U.S. is legally bound to provide defensive means. Taiwan's reduced defense budget approval raises concerns about Beijing using it as leverage with Trump.
What is in the U.S. Senate's landmark crypto bill?
Crypto companies say that prohibiting third parties, such as crypto exchanges, from paying interest on stablecoins would be anti-competitive
Japan snack giant drops colors as war in Iran hits ink supply
Tokyo: The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a sombre black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Tokyo-based Calbee Inc., which makes potato chips and cereal, said whats inside remains the same. Calbees popular snacks are available in Japans omnipresent convenience stores and shipped 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 .
Worlds biggest firms gain USD 4.18tn during Iran conflict
The combined market capitalisation of the worlds 10 most valuable companies has increased by USD 4.18 trillion since the start of the Iran war in late February, supported by strong investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) and improving market sentiment. According to Anadolu Agency, the total value of the top firms reached USD 29.24 trillion 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 .
85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention
She was held in a dormitory-style room with 58 other women, mostly mothers
Ahead of Trump summit, China says it is ready to 'crush' any Taiwan independence bid
US Golden Dome missile defence project may cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years
The space- and ground-based missile shield is designed to detect and intercept missile threats at multiple stages and is partly inspired by Israels Iron Dome defence system
Trump's proposed Golden Dome estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
The U.S. Golden Dome is envisioned to include ground- and space-based capabilities able to detect, intercept and stop missiles at all major stages of a potential attack
'Labour MPs must recognise what life's like for ordinary people and stop backstabbing'
Following Labour's awful election results last week, Keir Starmer has defied mounting calls to quit and dared his rivals to act, leaving the party in ... 'Labour MPs must recognise what life's like for ordinary people and stop backstabbing'
US Air Force jet crashes in Alabama during training 'mishap' as two pilots eject safely
The aircraft crashed in a wooded area of Lamar County, Alabama, near the Mississippi border, with both pilots transported to a medical facility for ev... US Air Force jet crashes in Alabama during training 'mishap' as two pilots eject safely
Tourist left to die in wheelchair day before birthday after arriving on dream holiday
Melissa Kerry Samnath, 37, died from blunt force trauma injuries while on a birthday trip to Jamaica. Before her death, she sent her family a desperat... Tourist left to die in wheelchair day before birthday after arriving on dream holiday
Kuwait says it foiled Iranian attack near strategic Gulf port project
The developments come as fears grow over renewed regional conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted and global energy markets under pressure
Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out secret strikes on Iran during West Asia war
10 rescued after a small plane crashes off the Florida coast
The aircraft crashed about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Floridas Vero Beach Regional Airport at around 12:05 p.m.
Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon's Health Ministry says. Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be new Conservative Party
Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job. Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be new Conservative Party
The Unitree GD01 Is a Giant Mecha Robot You Can Actually Buy
Chinas Unitree, famous for making low-cost dancing robots, will now sell you a giant, wall-smashing mecha.
Hallie Jackson interviews former FBI Director James Comey
Islamic State claims deadly attack on Syrian government forces
The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that two Syrian army soldiers were killed and others wounded in an attack by unknown assailants on a bus in the Hasakah countryside
Irans Guards hold military drills in capital as ceasefire teeters
The IRGC enhances its combat preparedness amid fears of renewed conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire was on the brink of collapse
Half-Indian footballer wins tribunal and pursues 12m after being called curry muncher by manager
Former QPR midfielder Amrit Bansal-McNulty, who is half-Indian, has partially won his employment tribunal case against ex-Crawley Town manager John Yems after racial harassment claims were upheld. The former Northern Ireland youth international is now pursuing around 12 million in compensation, alleging the abuse caused psychiatric damage and ended his football career. Claims against QPR were dismissed, while Crawley Town was found vicariously liable.
Trump embarks on visit to China, focus on trade
The U.S. President sought to downplay differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping over Iran and the shadow the conflict is casting on global oil markets
Russia test-fires new Sarmat nuclear missile amid military modernisation push
President Vladimir Putin said the missile, known in the West as Satan II, would enter combat service by the end of the year and described it as the worlds most powerful missile
Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza
US CPI climbs 3.8% in April as oil prices and energy costs fuel inflation
Higher energy prices, driven by tensions involving Iran and elevated oil prices, played a major role in the increase
IMD unveils weather model to provide block level forecast of monsoon journey
It has been a long-standing aim of the IMD to provide hyper local forecasts to enable farmers to time their sowing precisely
Amid economic recovery fuelled by worker remittances, Sri Lanka remains wary of West Asian conflict
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia were the largest sources of remittances, along with the United Kingdom, which included funds routed through other countries
Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island in nation
Kuwait has come under repeated attack by Iran in the war and even during the shaky ceasefire still holding in the region
UN condemns child death toll from Israel's West Bank operations
Israeli forces were responsible for a full 93% of the children killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since January 2025
Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital as medics race to curb spread
Trump Media Scales Back Plans for Its Own Prediction Market
Truth Predict was supposed to be the Trump familys biggest leap yet into prediction markets. Now its looking more like a tiptoe.
I Used AI for Almost Everything for 1 Year: Here's What I Learned
Donald Trump slams Cuba amid threats to takeover the country in new outburst
United States President Donald Trump claims that he is going to have talks with Cuba having previously threatened to take over the country... Donald Trump slams Cuba amid threats to takeover the country in new outburst
Russian photographer sentenced to forced labour for writing LGBT K-Pop fanfiction
Alexandra Kuzyk, 36, is being sent to a forced labour camp after a Russian judge found her guilty of writing LGBT fanfiction online about K-Pop boy ba... Russian photographer sentenced to forced labour for writing LGBT K-Pop fanfiction
Carnival Cruise passenger dies after 'losing control of scooter' and plunging into water
A Carnival Cruise Line passenger died after she reportedly 'lost control' of her mobility scooter and 'drove off' the pier at the cruise line's privat... Carnival Cruise passenger dies after 'losing control of scooter' and plunging into water
Iran says it's ready to each a lesson if U.S. launches new attacks
U.K. man in court charged with arson at former London synagogue
A U.K. man faces arson charges over a fire at a former London synagogue amid a police investigation
Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: U.S. ambassador to Israel
They (UAE) were the first Abraham Accords member but look at the benefits that they have had as a result. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them. How come? Because theres an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel based on the Abraham Accords, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said
Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf
Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail the Gulf countries, Qatars Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said
Kremlin repeats Putin's assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over after Zelenskyy casts doubt
Despite Kyiv accusing Russia of having no intention of ending the conflict, President Vladimir Putin claims the war in Ukraine was nearing its end
Lewis Hamiltons Ferrari future is under growing scrutiny amid a difficult 2025 season, with no wins and ongoing struggles against Charles Leclerc. Former drivers and pundits have fuelled retirement talk, with some suggesting Silverstone could be a turning point. However, others insist the seven-time world champion will continue as long as he remains competitive and motivated.
How a Small Argentina Town Handled Hantavirus Outbreak in 2018
King Cobra Capitals: 10 countries where the worlds deadliest snake thrives
At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, says Amnesty
Iran chief negotiator says U.S. must accept proposal or face 'failure'
Following U.S. President Donald Trumps rejection of Tehrans latest counteroffer, Iran issued an ultimatum to the U.S. to accept its 14-point proposal for peace
Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing
U.S. envoy says Israel sent Iron Dome battery, personnel to UAE
Progress in talks with U.S. but no deal yet: Greenland PM
We are negotiating but we don't have an agreement, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a speech to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit
Israel ran a 1 million dollar campaign to influence 2025 Eurovision results
Vienna: Competition starts Tuesday, May 12, at theEurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israels participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-toppop music extravaganza. Host cityViennahas been bedecked in hearts and the contests United by Music motto for a week in which singers and bandsfrom 35 countries will competeonstage for the continents musical crown. 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 .
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will not resign
Among those considered challengers to Mr. Starmer are former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
Sky Sports commentators were forced to apologise live on air after cameras captured Hamad Medjedovic vomiting on court during his dramatic Italian Open victory over Mariano Navone. The exhausted Serbian battled through physical collapse to secure the biggest Masters 1000 win of his career, reaching the Rome round of 16 after an emotional three-hour comeback that left players, fans and broadcasters stunned.
Genuine urgency: Chinas underlying concerns at the Xi-Trump talks
When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the shadow the Iran conflict casts over the summit might appear to give Chinas leader a clear advantage
Jannik Sinners coach Darren Cahill has admitted he remains uncertain about his future with the Italian star beyond 2026, despite delaying retirement after Sinners Wimbledon triumph. Cahill confirmed the pair will reassess their partnership at seasons end, while insisting Sinner will be the final player of his coaching career. Meanwhile, Sinner continues his dominant run on the ATP Tour.
Ukraine officials name Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff as a suspect in money-laundering probe
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
Jeffrey Epstein files go on display at New York pop-up exhibit featuring 3.5 million pages
The library, titled The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room, created by the Institute for Primary Facts, comprising of 3,437 bound volumes, will run until May 21
