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Iran warns war will spread far beyond region if US resumes attacks

Irans Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday, May 20, that any renewed military action by the United States or Israel would trigger a wider conflict extending beyond the Middle East, as tensions continued to rise across the Gulf. In a statement published by Sepah News, the Guards accused the American-Zionist enemy of returning to threats despite 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 20 May 2026 3:47 pm

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from U.S.

Lai Ching-te said Taiwan intends to continue purchasing weapons from the United States, adding that he would convey the islands defence priorities to Donald Trump amid rising regional security concerns

The Hindu 20 May 2026 3:43 pm

PM Modi revives viral Melodi moment, gifts Italian PM Meloni bag of toffee

Rome: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a light-hearted and unique gifta Melody toffee packet to his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, bringing back the widely popular #Melodi moment that has often gone viral on social media. The informal exchange, marked by laughter between the two leaders, was later shared by the Italian PM on Instagram, where 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 20 May 2026 3:26 pm

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China have jointly criticized the United States' missile defense plans. They stated these plans threaten global strategic stability. Both nations also expressed regret over the expiration of a key nuclear treaty without a replacement. This joint statement was issued following a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

The Economic Times 20 May 2026 3:20 pm

India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FM

The Russian aggression against Ukraine began in 2014 with the occupation of Crimea and not in 2022 as widely perceived, says Margus Tsahkna

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 3:19 pm

European Union paves way to finalise U.S. trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union makes a provisional agreement with the U.S. on May 20 agreeing to remove import duties on U.S. industrial goods and grant preferential access to U.S. farm and sea produce

The Hindu 20 May 2026 2:40 pm

US seizes Iran-linked 'shadow fleet' tanker in Indian Ocean amid Trump's strike threats

Intelligence reports and shipping data indicated that the tanker had likely loaded more than one million barrels of crude from Iran's Kharg Island in February

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 1:29 pm

PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

The Hindu 20 May 2026 1:17 pm

Samsung faces major strike after pay talks with union falls apart

Union leaders have demanded a compensation structure in which Samsung would commit to spend 15% of its annual operating profit on employee bonuses and scrap bonus caps, which are currently set at 50% of annual salaries

The Hindu 20 May 2026 1:16 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

The ongoing Xi - Putin meeting is being closely watched as both China and Russia are key strategic partners of Iran with close economic and military ties to Tehran

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 12:58 pm

FIANZ calls for stronger action against extremism after San Diego mosque attack

Auckland: The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has issued a strong public statement following the deadly attack on an Islamic center in San Diego, urging New Zealand authorities and communities to remain vigilant against hate-driven extremism. In the advisory, FIANZ expressed condolences to the families of the victims and warned that attacks 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 20 May 2026 12:53 pm

Board of Peace will ask UNSC to press Hamas to disarm

GENEVA, May 20: The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas militant group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and tasked with overseeing the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, is expected to be discussed by the Security Council on Thursday when it meets on [] The post Board of Peace will ask UNSC to press Hamas to disarm appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 20 May 2026 12:27 pm

Pentagon says it has reduced brigades in Europe from four to three

The reduction in brigade combat teams is the culmination of weeks of anticipation about U.S. force reduction in Europe, and Washington's insistence that its allies on the continent invest more in their own defense

The Hindu 20 May 2026 11:32 am

Trump threatens Iran with big hit if theres no deal soon

The war has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas flows, causing global energy prices and inflation to surge

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 11:29 am

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war wont be 'forever'

The White House briefing room has emerged this month as an informal audition stage in the race to succeed President Donald Trump in 2028. Mr. Vance's appearance at the podium came about two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his possible future rival, drew wide attention for his debut briefing

The Hindu 20 May 2026 11:15 am

Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trumps visit

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held wide-ranging talks here on Wednesday, May 20, on bilateral ties and key global issues, including Iran, the Ukraine war, and trade. Their talks assumed significance as the two leaders met days after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing from May 14-15 and held 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 20 May 2026 11:12 am

Rupee falls to record low of 96.90 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 96.89 against the U.S. dollar, then slipped further to 96.90, registering a fall of 20 paise from its previous close

The Hindu 20 May 2026 10:55 am

Venezuela to release 300 prisoners under amnesty law

Between yesterday and this Friday, 300 people will be released, some involved in acts in proven crimes but (others) who are minors, over 70 years old or suffering from a medical condition, says National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez

The Hindu 20 May 2026 10:53 am

IndiaItaly ties gain unprecedented momentum, say Modi and Meloni

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni have said the relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership. In an article, jointly written by the two leaders for the Indian 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 20 May 2026 10:52 am

Singapore tops Indonesia as biggest Southeast Asia stock market

Global investors have withdrawn more than $4 billion from emerging Southeast Asian equities this year, with Indonesia accounting for more than half the amount

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 10:38 am

Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trump's visit

Ahead of the talks at the Great Hall of the People, Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Xi

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 10:17 am

Norwegian journalists Instagram account suspended after questioning Modi

Norwegian journalist, Helle Lyng on Wednesday, May 20, said that her Instagram account has been suspended. The suspension comes a day after she questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press conference, which the PM ignored. Lyng took to X and said that the suspension of the social media account is a little prize she 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 20 May 2026 9:43 am

San Diego mosque shooters met online, left writings expressing hate: FBI

San Diego, May 20: Two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque were radicalised online where they first met and shared white supremacist views, according to authorities and writings they authored. The pair didn't discriminate on who they hated, Mark Remily, the lead FBI agent in San Diego, said Tuesday. The writings, obtained by The Associated Press, include hateful rhetoric toward Jewish people, Muslims and Islam, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, women, and both the political left and right. Both express beliefs that white people are being eliminated, and one writes about mental health struggles and being rejected by women. Investigators also found at least 30 guns, ammunition and a crossbow at two residences after Monday's attack in San Diego and were trying to uncover whether the shooters had broader plans, Remily said. The shooters, Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, killed themselves, according to police. Family of the two teens could not immediately be reached for comment. Authorities praised the three men they killed including Amin Abdullah, a beloved security guard for slowing the attackers at the Islamic Centre of San Diego and preventing them from reaching 140 schoolchildren just steps away. Imam Taha Hassane said Abdullah engaged the suspects in a gunbattle and called for a lockdown on his radio. He sacrificed his life to stop them from getting inside the classrooms. The shooting was the latest in a string of attacks on houses of worship and comes amid rising threats and hate crimes targeting the Muslim and Jewish communities since the beginning of war in the Middle East, forcing increases in security. Authorities have said there was no specific threat against the Islamic center, which is the largest mosque in San Diego and also houses a school, police said. In Cain's writings, he calls for Muslims to be exterminated. The document includes symbols long associated with white supremacists and Nazis. The two referred to themselves as Sons of Tarrant, an apparent reference to the white supremacist who attacked mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019, killing 51 people. Muslim American organizations noted that anti-Muslim rhetoric has been on the rise across the US. The two suspects met online before discovering they both lived in the San Diego area, the FBI said. In terms of how the radicalization occurred, we're still digging into that, Remily said. James Canning, a spokesman for San Diego Unified School District, said Clark had been attending school online since 2021 and was set to graduate next month. In 2024, he was a member of the wrestling team at Madison High School. Canning said Clark had no record of disciplinary issues in high school. Neighbours Marne and Ted Celaya said they last saw Clark a few hours before the shooting and that he waved as he got into a car alone and drove away. They described the family as good neighbours and recalled watching Cain grow up. It's unbelievable, Marne Celaya said of the shooting. He's helped me bring in my groceries. Police said the security guard opened fire when the shooters arrived at the Islamic Center and tried to barge inside. As the shooters made their way into the lobby, they wounded the guard, who kept firing at them, forcing them back outside, where the attackers fatally shot him, Police Chief Scott Wahl said. The pair went back inside and searched through rooms that were emptied during the lockdown, Wahl said. They exited into the parking lot, where they fatally shot Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad, according to police. The men drew the attackers farther away from the building, Wahl said. Kaziha, known as Abu Ezz, was everything to the Islamic Centre, Hassane said. He was the handyman. He was the cook. He was the caretaker, Hassane said. Abdullah had worked at the mosque for more than a decade. He wanted to defend the innocent so he decided to become a security guard, said family friend Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq. Hassane cried as leaders of different faiths embraced him at a vigil Tuesday evening. He told the hundreds who had gathered at a park next to the centre that they were there to celebrate the community's unity. We are here to celebrate the patience, the resilience of the Muslim community, he said. We are here to honour our heroes, our martyrs. The Islamic Centre sits in a neighbourhood with Middle Eastern restaurants and markets. It includes Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran for students ages 5 and up, its website says. Josie-Ana Edenshaw, who has been going to the mosque for three years, said it was especially welcoming to new Muslims. They've always opened their doors, even to people who aren't Muslim, they invite people to Ramadan dinners, Edenshaw said. Every person at that masjid will smile at you, using the Arabic word for mosque. The center's imam said Tuesday that the mosque and its community wasn't immune to threats over the years. We have never ever expected such things to happen at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, Hassane said. I mean we are used to receiving hate mails, hate messages, people driving by and cursing and all that stuff. But such horrible crime, we have never expected this.

Greater Kashmir 20 May 2026 9:18 am

Rubio says WHO was 'a little late' on identifying Ebola outbreak

The State Department announced on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that it would fund up to 50 Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda through some $13 million in initial U.S. funding

The Hindu 20 May 2026 8:49 am

US drops tax claims against Trump in expanded IRS settlement

Washington: The US government will permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trumps $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. The document says the US is forever barred and precluded from examining 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 20 May 2026 8:41 am

US pledges major Ebola aid surge, slams WHO over delayed alert

Washington: Pledging a major surge in assistance to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the Trump Administration sharply criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for what American officials described as a delayed global alert that may have cost critical response time. Senior US officials said Washington had already committed about $23 million 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 20 May 2026 8:36 am

Yang Shuang-zi wins Booker Prize for historical romance

London: Taiwanese author Yng Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday, Ma 19, for Taiwan Travelogue, a historical romance set in Japan-occupied Taiwan in the 1930s. It is the first novel written in Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious prize for fiction translated into English. British novelist Natasha Brown, who 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 20 May 2026 8:34 am

US orders quarantine for 2 cruise passengers amid hantavirus outbreak

Omaha: US health officials said Tuesday, May 19, they have issued quarantine orders for two passengers from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska. The orders were signed by the Centres for Disease Control and Preventions acting director, Dr Jay Bhattacharya, the CDC said 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 20 May 2026 8:26 am

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say

Beirut, May 20: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel did not comment on the reports of casualties in Lebanon. The Israel-Hezbollah latest fighting began on March 2 with the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group firing rockets at Israel, two days after the United States and Israel attacked Iran. In Beirut, the government said a single strike on the village of Deir Qanoun al Nahr in the coastal Tyre province killed 10 people, including three children and three women. Three were wounded, including a child. The ministry provided no further details about the strike but state-run National News Agency said it destroyed a house, leaving several people under the rubble. Their bodies were pulled out later in the day. According to the ministry, another airstrike this one on the southern city of Nabatieh killed four people and wounded 10 others, including two women. A third strike in the nearby village of Kfar Sir killed five people, including one woman. The latest deaths came a day after the death toll in the latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah surpassed 3,000, and two days after the US-brokered truce that has been in place since April 17, was extended for 45 days. Israel has since invaded southern Lebanon and bombarded its capital, Beirut, and other areas, saying it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Hezbollah, both a militant group and a powerful political organisation in Lebanon, has resisted pressure to disarm, including by the Lebanese government. More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon by the fighting, with some sheltering in tents along roads and the Mediterranean Sea in Beirut. Israel, meanwhile, has struggled to halt frequent Hezbollah drone attacks targeting its troops on Lebanese soil and northern Israeli border towns. Israel's military said one of its soldiers was killed on Tuesday in battle in southern Lebanon, raising the Israeli troops' death toll to 21 since the latest conflict started. (AP)

Greater Kashmir 20 May 2026 8:22 am

US files charges against Indian national in 2017 New Jersey mother-son murder case

New York: The US has announced federal charges against an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of a mother and her six-year-old son in New Jersey. Nazeer Hameed, 38, was charged with the murder of an Indian woman, Sasikala Narra, 38 and her son Anish Narra inside an apartment 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 20 May 2026 8:14 am

Bolivia: Capital under siege as protests continue against Prez

Bolivias President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers Central, COB, peasant unions and miners have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital 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 20 May 2026 8:12 am

EU strikes provisional agreement on US trade deal

The legislation follows months of negotiations and now awaits final approval, with safeguards included in case commitments are not upheld by either side.

The Hindu Businessline 20 May 2026 7:21 am

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, Axios reports

France is also hosting a leaders summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains at the foot of the French Alps scheduled for June 15-17

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:07 am

Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

India Vision 20 May 2026 6:32 am

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on May 17 near the Arab worlds first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire but causing no injuries nor radiation leak

The Hindu 20 May 2026 3:38 am

A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention

Global turmoil has heightened the need for stable China-U.S. ties

The Hindu 20 May 2026 1:35 am

Brit mum and dad's horror after son murdered by nine bullets at music festival

As a haunting new exhibition lays bare the horrors of the Nova Music Festival massacre, the broken parents of Jake Marlowe open up about their hero so... Brit mum and dad's horror after son murdered by nine bullets at music festival

India Vision 20 May 2026 1:35 am

Iran war live: Trump backs down on 'full scale' attack as Tehran hits back

US allies in the Middle East asked Donald Trump to 'hold off' on attacking Iran as they work to negotiate a peace deal Iran war live: Trump backs down on 'full scale' attack as Tehran hits back

India Vision 20 May 2026 1:33 am

Russian papers roast Trump over bizarre Truth posts 'Grandpa who won't grow up'

Donald Trump has been ridiculed in Russian newspapers for his Truth Social posts - one report described him as 'a typical teenager with no self-awaren... Russian papers roast Trump over bizarre Truth posts 'Grandpa who won't grow up'

India Vision 20 May 2026 1:32 am

Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region. Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

India Vision 20 May 2026 12:35 am

DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are restoring Ebola treatment centres. DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises

India Vision 20 May 2026 12:33 am

Former MMA fighter, 30, dies a hero after saving four girls from drowning in one of world's deepest lakes

Medet Zheenaliev has died aged 30 after reportedly rescuing four girls from dangerous currents at Lake Issyk-Kul. The former MMA fighter disappeared underwater during the rescue and was later recovered by divers. Tributes have since honoured both his fighting career and the bravery of his final act, which ultimately saved the lives of four young girls.

The Times of India 20 May 2026 12:32 am

Trumps Board of Peace urges fix to gap in funding

UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza. Trumps Board of Peace urges fix to gap in funding

India Vision 20 May 2026 12:32 am

Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs

On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.

Wired 20 May 2026 12:30 am

Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb

The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.

Wired 19 May 2026 11:15 pm

Quote of the day by legendary coach Vince Lombardi: 'The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand'

Vince Lombardis life embodied the belief that greatness is earned through relentless effort, discipline, and accountability. From a Brooklyn butcher shop to NFL immortality, he proved success is built on preparation and commitment, not shortcuts. His philosophy endures beyond sport: true achievement lies in giving your best, regardless of the outcome, because discipline and character outlast both victory and defeat.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 11:00 pm

Tyson and Paris Furys million-pound gift to teen couple sparks shock after wedding details emerge

Tyson Fury and Paris Fury reportedly gifted their daughter Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price a wedding package worth nearly $7 million, sparking debate over the couples young age. The lavish traveller-style ceremony, held on the Isle of Man, drew widespread attention for its extravagant celebrations, family drama, and continuing speculation surrounding Furys boxing future.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 10:30 pm

Israeli far-right Minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Britain and four other nations last year imposed sanctions on Smotrich accusing him of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank

The Hindu 19 May 2026 10:12 pm

Trump says was an hour away from deciding on Iran attacks, slaps new sanctions

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 19, said he was an hour away from deciding to restart attacks on Iran, but put it off after receiving a call from interlocutors, including Qatar and the UAE, on Tehran being reasonable in the peace talks. I was an hour away. We were all set to go 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 19 May 2026 9:41 pm

Pep Guardiola reportedly targeting 13.5m Barcelona mansion just metres from estranged wife's home amid Man City exit

Pep Guardiolas reported Manchester City departure has reignited attention around his long-term future, with renewed focus on claims linking him to a 13.5 million luxury mansion in Barcelona. The property, first reported by The Sun in November 2025, sits close to the home he once shared with estranged wife Cristina Serra, adding another layer to ongoing speculation surrounding both Guardiolas personal life and post-City plans.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 8:58 pm

On this day in sports history, May 19, 1935: NFL owners approved first annual college draft to begin in 1936

On this day in 1935, NFL team owner Bert Bell, co-owner of the struggling Philadelphia Eagles, helped reshape professional football by proposing a system that allowed weaker teams first access to top college talent. Designed to prevent wealthy clubs from dominating player recruitment, the idea became the foundation of the modern NFL Draft, now one of American sports most influential and widely followed annual events.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 8:30 pm

Romanian jet shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia

A Romanian military aircraft reportedly intercepted and shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia, prompting an investigation into the drones origin and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Hindu 19 May 2026 7:46 pm

Russia holds massive drills of nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up drone attacks

The three-day exercise will involve 64,000 troops, over 200 missile launchers, more than 140 aircraft, 73 surface warships and 13 submarines, including eight armed with nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Defence Ministry said.

The Economic Times 19 May 2026 6:49 pm

Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm island due to disposal of enemy ammunition

Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm island, days after U.S. President Donald Trump paused plans for renewed strikes on Iran

The Hindu 19 May 2026 6:48 pm

Israel military issues fresh evacuation warnings for South Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces issued new evacuation warnings for parts of southern Lebanon amid escalating cross-border tensions and continued military operations near cross border region

The Hindu 19 May 2026 6:47 pm

Suspected gunman in deadly shootings in southern Trkiye ends life as police close in during a major search effort

The 37yearold suspect, armed with a rifle, killed his wife and five other people in Tarsus, Mersin Province, on Monday (May 18, 2026), and wounded eight others

The Hindu 19 May 2026 5:44 pm

PM Modi discusses ways to boost bilateral ties with counterparts from Iceland, Finland, Denmark

The five Nordic nations boast a combined GDP exceeding $1.9 trillion, and they lead global benchmarks in renewable energy and sustainable ocean governance

The Hindu 19 May 2026 5:04 pm

Rescuers search for three missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Emergency crews in Germany continued search operations after a building collapse reportedly triggered by a suspected gas explosion left several people injured and three others missing.

The Hindu 19 May 2026 4:57 pm

India's 4 pc fuel price hike lowest among major economies

Indian oil companies continue to incur losses of around Rs 750 crore daily due to elevated crude prices. Officials stated that India remained an exception by keeping fuel prices largely unchanged since February 23, 2026, absorbing most of the global crude price shock.

IBTimes 19 May 2026 4:52 pm

Fact Check: No proposal to monetise temple gold holdings approved: Govt

The government on Tuesday clarified that there is no plan to monetise gold held by temple trusts or any religious institution in the country. It said reports and social media claims suggesting otherwise are false and misleading

IBTimes 19 May 2026 4:52 pm

Russian missile, drone strikes kill four in Ukraine's northern regions, officials say

Ukraines northern regions of Chernihiv and Sumy were hit by Russian missile and drone strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage

The Hindu 19 May 2026 4:34 pm

'Brain hematoma, ruptured spleen': Chilling details in autopsy report in Greater Noida dowry death case

Police are investigating whether the injuries support the family's allegations of prolonged physical and mental harassment over dowry demands by her husband and in-laws. The family claimed Deepika was pressured for more cash and an SUV despite receiving substantial dowry during her marriage.

IBTimes 19 May 2026 4:19 pm

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain above the 23,70023,800 zone to regain momentum towards 24,000

IBTimes 19 May 2026 4:19 pm

Police were probing teens in San Diego mosque shooting before killings

San Diego: Before the first shot rang out at a San Diego mosque in a deadly shooting that would leave three men dead, police were already scrambling to find two teenagers who would ultimately be responsible. The search began after a mother of one of the teenagers reported her son was suicidal and had run 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 19 May 2026 4:10 pm

Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple has named two India-origin apps, Katha Room and Guitar Wiz among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Katha Room was recognised in the Social Impact category for promoting Indian folklore through Gond art-inspired storytelling

IBTimes 19 May 2026 4:03 pm

WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of Democratic Republic Congos Ebola outbreak

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern the second-highest level of alert under international health regulations

The Hindu 19 May 2026 3:36 pm

Jodhpur sisters' suicide case: NCW takes suo motu cognisance, seeks report from Rajasthan Police

NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the Jodhpur sisters' suicide case involving allegations of gang rape, blackmail and police inaction. The two sisters allegedly died by suicide within two months after years of sexual exploitation and repeated failed attempts to seek justice.

IBTimes 19 May 2026 3:08 pm

Karnataka HC prohibits indefinite RTC bus strike by transport unions beginning May 20

Karnataka High Court has restrained transport unions from proceeding with the proposed statewide RTC bus strike on May 20. The court directed the state government and unions to hold discussions with the Transport Minister to resolve the dispute over salary hikes and pending arrears

IBTimes 19 May 2026 3:08 pm

Family demands justice in Greater Noida dowry death case; seeks bulldozer action from CM Yogi against accused

The family of a 24-year-old woman who died in an alleged dowry harassment has demanded ulldozer action from Yogi Adityanath against the accused. The family alleged that the victim was tortured for months over dowry demands, including a Fortuner SUV and Rs 50 lakh cash, despite spending nearly Rs 1 crore on the wedding.

IBTimes 19 May 2026 3:07 pm

UAE to launch 16 new Indian passport and visa centres as Alhind takes over consular services

Over four million Indians in the UAE will experience a significant overhaul in passport and visa services starting July 1, 2026. Kerala-based Alhind Group has secured a major contract, launching 16 new service centers across the Emirates. This move aims to make services more affordable and accessible, replacing BLS International after a decade.

The Times of India 19 May 2026 2:51 pm

Heat from data centres can raise temperatures in downwind localities by 2.2 degrees Celsius: Study

A recent investigation conducted in Phoenix uncovers that data centers are contributing to increased local temperatures. The excess heat emitted from these facilities can elevate air temperatures by as much as 2.2 degrees Celsius. This phenomenon poses a significant challenge for communities in hotter regions. Utilizing vehicles equipped with sensors, researchers captured real-time temperature fluctuations surrounding these centers.

The Economic Times 19 May 2026 2:51 pm