Watch: India, U.S. strike Critical Minerals deal amid China concerns | Above the Fold | 26.05.2026
From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices - here are the top stories of the day.
Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82
Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car
Akshay Kumar and Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh feature in 'Ghis Ghis Ghis' from the film Welcome to the Jungle. The crossover hasn't gone down well with many fans, with some calling Akshay Kumar's dance moves shabby and comparing the choreography style to Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh.
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.
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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
Iran Issues Strong Statement After Fresh US Attack Despite Peace Negotiations
Iran issued a strong statement after the United States carried out fresh strikes despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and peace negotiations. Calling the US military errorist, Tehran accused Washington of exposing its ill intent and bad faith toward the Iranian people.
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
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
Congolese protesters accuse EU of complicity in DRC violence
Congolese protesters marched in Brussels to condemn the EU for what they say is complicity in violence in eastern DRC. Congolese protesters accuse EU of complicity in DRC violence
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
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
Gulf's SpaceX investors could be set for windfall following IPO
Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
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
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
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
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Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage
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.
A tech worker coalition is piloting a basic income program for AI job losses
Airliner carrying Australian women linked to Islamic State group lands in Melbourne
Australian government has confirmed seven women and 12 children were heading home on Qatar Airways flights
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
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
Kim vows to irreversibly cement North Koreas nuclear status, calls South most hostile
Analysts say Mr. Kims vilification of South Korea reflects his view that Seoul, which helped arrange his first meetings with Trump in 2018 and 2019, is no longer a useful intermediary with Washington but an obstacle to his push for a more assertive regional role
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
What are the Abraham Accords and who signed it? Full list of countries
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Muslim-majority nations to normalise relations with Israel as part of ongoing peace efforts with Iran.
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
US launches self-defence strikes on southern Iran
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Tuesday, May 26, the 88th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, after US forces launched fresh strikes on targets in southern Iran. The escalation followed recent remarks by US President Donald Trump and senior American officials suggesting that a deal 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 .
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
The strikes came as Irans top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatars prime minister on a potential deal with the U.S. to end the three-month-old war
Canada PM Carneys visit to India reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist, Piyush Goyal says
The ties were strained under Mark Carney's predecessor in the wake of the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hareep Singh Nijjar in Canada
Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
Indias prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather
U.S. Military carries out self-defence strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The strikes were done to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, but the military was using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire
Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a 'dangerous bluff'
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh is reportedly in advanced talks over a potential investment in Derby County, with regulatory approval now the key obstacle before any agreement can progress. The proposed deal could bring one of Saudi Arabias most influential sports figures into English football, as Derby continue rebuilding financially and competitively following their near-collapse and administration crisis earlier this decade.
Here's who gets Social Security payments on May 27
Drug cartels are exploiting gaps in global law: HM Amit Shah just told 40 nations to close them
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged over 40 foreign diplomats to treat narcotics as a global security threat requiring coordinated international action. He warned that drug cartels exploit differences in national laws and called for uniform drug regulations.
Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls
Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing ceasefire to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls
Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament. Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bolivias embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government's 'commitment' to the country'. Bolivias embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Neymar is back in yellow after nearly three years away, carrying the scars of a torn ACL and the weight of what may be his final World Cup. With Vinicius Jr. waiting in the wings and Brazil's most iconic shirt number at the centre of a national debate, this is the story of what the No. 10 has always meant, and why, one last time, it still belongs to him.
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new memorabilia record after a rare 1-of-1 2018 Panini Kaboom trading card sold privately for $1.35 million, making it the most expensive Ronaldo card ever and second only to Lionel Messi in football card history. The sale, completed via Fanatics Collect, highlights surging demand for ultra-rare collectibles from the Portuguese superstars career across Juventus, Manchester United and beyond.
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimising slavery
Past Popes have apologised for Christians' involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. But no Pope has ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologised for, the role that past popes themselves played in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave infidels.
Watch: Iran deal talks advance as Trump signals major breakthrough | Above the Fold | 25.05.2026
From crucial U.S.-Iran talks and another sharp fuel price hike to the Padma Awards 2026, the Thoothukudi sexual assault case verdict - here are the top stories of the day.
Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal
After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords
WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts
Iran says charging fees for 'navigational services' in Hormuz
Irans remarks come amis growing international concern over Irans tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
