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EUs Ursula von der Leyen wants to seal investment agreement with India, calls it missing puzzle

The investment agreement was being negotiated along with the trade deal but could not be finalised due to differences between the two sides, with dispute resolution being the most notable

The Hindu 18 May 2026 8:43 pm

U.S. has shown flexibility on Iran maintaining limited nuclear activities, source says

The source said that on the issue of Irans frozen assets, however, Washington has so far only agreed to free one quarter of those assets according to a phased timetable.

The Hindu 18 May 2026 7:44 pm

PM Modi receives Norways highest civilian honour

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and it is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norways interests and international relations

The Hindu 18 May 2026 7:17 pm

What is the price of silver today?

Yahoo 18 May 2026 6:48 pm

Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Iran war tensions

Pakistan has reportedly deployed fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia under a defense agreement as regional tensions involving Iran continue to escalate.

The Hindu 18 May 2026 6:34 pm

Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with U.S., Pakistani source says

Tehran wants compensation for war damage, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and resumption of Iranian oil sales

The Hindu 18 May 2026 6:18 pm

Congo announces three Ebola treatment centres in Ituri region amid outbreak

Health authorities say the current outbreak, first confirmed on Friday (May 15, 2026), is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease that has no approved therapeutics or vaccines

The Hindu 18 May 2026 6:07 pm

Messi secretly training harder than ever for final World Cup, teammate reveals intense new regime

Lionel Messis relentless pursuit of excellence appears far from over. Despite remaining publicly undecided about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his intensified training regime alongside Rodrigo De Paul signals serious intent. The Inter Miami duo are pushing beyond club requirements, blending physical discipline with mental determination. For Argentina, this commitment reflects a squad still driven by ambition, belief, and the hunger to defend their world crown.

The Times of India 18 May 2026 6:06 pm

Political tensions escalate as Philippines Senate begins vice-presidential impeachment proceedings

The Philippine Senate formally opened impeachment proceedings against the vice president as political tensions continued to intensify.

The Hindu 18 May 2026 6:02 pm

Israeli troops intercept vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the blockade of Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla departed from the port of Marmaris last week to break the Gaza blockade

The Hindu 18 May 2026 5:36 pm

Taiwan would welcome its President speaking to Trump, Taiwanese Minister says

Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the government was seeking confirmation from the United States about whether Mr. Trump wanted to speak to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te

The Hindu 18 May 2026 5:17 pm

India fails to bridge divide over Iran war at BRICS summit

New Delhi releases a chairs statement instead of a joint communique, citing differences among members over the situation in West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 5:16 pm

IED blast kills three, including tribal chief, in northwestPakistan

The blast occurred in a busy plaza in Wana town of South Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

The Hindu 18 May 2026 5:09 pm

Nigeria, U.S. carry out new strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria: AFRICOM

Northern Nigeria has faced the double threat of attacks from jihadist groups allied to IS and from criminal gangs that stalk villages and carry out mass kidnappings

The Hindu 18 May 2026 5:06 pm

46 children, adults kidnapped in southern Nigeria school attack: Christian group

CAN president for Oyo state, Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya, said that 46 persons, mostly children, aged from two to 16 were seized in the attacks in the southwestern state on May 15

The Hindu 18 May 2026 4:58 pm

How Indias LPG shortage is driving up Californias gasoline prices

Shrinking alkylate supply (motor fuel additives made using LPG as feedstock) from India and reduced Asian exports are driving up pump prices in California

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 4:48 pm

Hungarian President rejects resignation pressure from PM Magyar

Hungarys President has reportedly refused to step down despite growing pressure from opposition leader Pter Magyar, according to local media reports

The Hindu 18 May 2026 4:40 pm

Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercept fleet near Cyprus

Fifty ships had departed from southwestern Turkey on May 14, as part of the flotilla

The Hindu 18 May 2026 4:35 pm

Pakistans early market shutdown triggers economic tremors

Critics contend that the policy severely dampens economic activity while yielding negligible benefits in energy conservation.

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 4:32 pm

Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: top security council

Iran has established a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway has been effectively closed by Tehran, which intends to charge ships for passage. The new body will provide updates on operations and developments. Iran's control over the strait has impacted global markets.

The Economic Times 18 May 2026 4:19 pm

China committed to not providing material support to Iran: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer

U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer says they have strategic stability with China and Donald Trump is not seeking to have joint military operations with the Chinese

The Hindu 18 May 2026 3:49 pm

Freedom of speech 'not an absolute right', Hong Kong trial of Tiananmen activists hears

Hong Kong and Macau were once the only places in China where people could publicly mourn Beijing's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989

The Hindu 18 May 2026 3:42 pm

Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28

The Hindu 18 May 2026 3:37 pm

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

Sun and Binance, the crypto exchange owned by Zhao, are both prominent backers of World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm co-founded by Trump and his family

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 3:30 pm

Belarus holds nuclear weapons drills, Defence Ministry says

The Defence Ministry said the training was not directed against any other State and did not pose security threats in the region

The Hindu 18 May 2026 2:24 pm

Gulf of Oman will become your graveyard: Iran issues stark warning to US

Regional tensions escalated sharply on Monday, May 18, after senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warned the United States to end its naval blockade, saying the Gulf could become a graveyard for American forces if the confrontation deepens. Rezaei, a member of Tehrans Expediency Council and former commander of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), described 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 18 May 2026 2:24 pm

Malaysia ends Indonesia migrant boat search, 16 bodies recovered

The migrants were trying to reach several destinations in Malaysia, including Penang, Terengganu, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur for work

The Hindu 18 May 2026 2:09 pm

Secret cable shows US sought ouster of Imran Khan as Pakistan PM

A classified Pakistani diplomatic cable that Imran Khan has long cited as proof that the United States engineered his removal from power has been published in full for the first time. Cable I-0678, stamped secret, marked no circulation and dated March 7, 2022 published by US investigative news outlet Drop Site News documents 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 18 May 2026 2:01 pm

Ebola declared a public health emergency, ahead of World Health Assembly starting today

The UN Health agency also clarified that the outbreak did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 1:30 pm

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in Netherlands

Crew members who are unable to return home will be quarantined in the Netherlands, the Dutch Health Ministry said last week

The Hindu 18 May 2026 1:16 pm

Australia orders China-linked investors to sell stakes in rare earths firm

Northern Minerals is vying to challenge China's dominance of dysprosium production, a rare earth mineral used to make high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles

The Hindu 18 May 2026 12:14 pm

Indian student killed in road accident near Chicago

Local media reports identified the student at Navya Gadusu, who was pronounced dead at 12:16 am on Sunday (May 17, 2026), by the Lake County Coroners office

The Hindu 18 May 2026 11:17 am

Pakistan forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders

The Pakistan military is yet to release a statement regarding this latest anti-terror operation

The Hindu 18 May 2026 10:44 am

US, Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock ticking

US President Donald Trump signalled his patience is wearing thin, posting on social media Sunday that For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there wont be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 10:22 am

Dangerous escalation: India expresses concerns on drone attack targeting UAE's Barakah nuclear facility

The statement comes after the UAE confirmed attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region was carried out by a drone

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 9:57 am

China agrees to boost trade for US agri products following Trump-Xi summit

China would restore market access for US beef and resume imports of poultry from US states determined by the US Department of Agriculture to be free of the bird flu

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 9:48 am

Oil prices surge as Trump considers action against Iran

Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, May 18, as US President Donald Trump weighed possible military action against Iran amid deepening tensions across the Gulf region and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict entered its 80th day with diplomatic efforts appearing increasingly fragile, while concerns over energy supplies and regional security pushed 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 18 May 2026 8:58 am

PM Modi, Swedish PM exchange Tagore-themed gifts during Sweden visit

Kristersson presented replicas of handwritten epigrams created by Tagore during his visits to Sweden in 1921 and 1926, along with a rare photograph from Uppsala University

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 8:57 am

White House fact sheet on Trumps China visit highlights Iran deal, skips Taiwan

The agreement includes commitments from China to address US concerns over rare earth supply chains, purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and import at least USD 17 billion worth of American agricultural products annually between 2026 and 2028

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 8:36 am

US says China agreed not to provide material support to Iran

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer clarified that the US did not seek Chinas direct involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but focused on ensuring Beijing did not obstruct American efforts related to the conflict

The Hindu Businessline 18 May 2026 8:31 am

Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet

The Hindu 18 May 2026 8:18 am

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as ship approaches end of voyage

The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port of Rotterdam

The Hindu 18 May 2026 7:49 am

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Chinas Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou city to evacuate.

The Economic Times 18 May 2026 7:35 am

G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on critical mineral supplies, amid growing geopolitical divisions within the group.

The Economic Times 18 May 2026 7:01 am

PM Modi pitches bold investment vision to Europe's top CEOs at historic ERT roundtable in Gothenburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event was co-hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The Economic Times 18 May 2026 6:33 am

Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

Benjamin Netanyahus remarks followed the Israeli militarys announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamass armed wing, had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza on May 15

The Hindu 18 May 2026 2:05 am

Gunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexicos Puebla state, authorities say

The victims were six men, three women, and a child, and all were shot in the early hours of May 17

The Hindu 18 May 2026 1:14 am

One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

Canadas national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

The Hindu 17 May 2026 11:57 pm

Noted Sri Lankan journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj dies in Canada

He wrote extensively for over four decades on the islands ethnic conflict and key political developments, including as The Hindus Sri Lanka Correspondent

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:28 pm

Iran war: Drone strike targets UAEs Barakah nuclear plant area

The UAEs Ministry of Defence said on Sunday, May 17, that air defence systems intercepted drones that entered the country from the western border. In a post on X, the ministry said three drones were detected in UAE airspace. Two were intercepted, while the third struck an external electricity generator near the Barakah Nuclear Power 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 17 May 2026 8:00 pm

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in a year leaving four dead and another trapped.

The wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones struck overnight across 14 Russian regions Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in a year leaving four dead and another trapped.

India Vision 17 May 2026 7:33 pm

UAE nuclear plant attacked as fire breaks out and Iran accused of 'unacceptable' strike

A fire broke out in an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi following a drone strike, off... UAE nuclear plant attacked as fire breaks out and Iran accused of 'unacceptable' strike

India Vision 17 May 2026 7:32 pm

PM Modi, Dutch counterpart Jetten discuss Strait of Hormuz closure, urge for end of West Asia conflict

India and the Netherlands also elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership and signed multiple agreements across defence, semiconductors, AI, green energy, trade and water management. An MoU between Tata Electronics and ASML for semiconductor cooperation was among the major highlights of the visit.

IBTimes 17 May 2026 7:29 pm

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda

Abuja: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, May 17, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. In a post on X, the World Health Organisation said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic 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 17 May 2026 1:18 pm

Nepals Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for 32nd time, beats own record

Kathmandu: Nepals mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Sunday, May 17, by breaking his own world record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the worlds highest peak for the 32nd time. The 56-year-old veteran climber reached the 8,849-metre peak at 10:12 am on Sunday, according to the Department 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 17 May 2026 12:54 pm

Ukraine drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region, Governor says

Russia's Defence Ministry said 556 drones had been downed over the country, including the Moscow region, overnight and into the morning

The Hindu 17 May 2026 12:09 pm

US Fed likely to keep rates unchanged through 2026 amid inflation risks: Report

The brokerage noted that inflation risks now decisively outweighed labour market concerns.

The Hindu Businessline 17 May 2026 11:41 am

US Senator targets H-1B, OPT visas, mentions Hyderabad in criticism

Hyderabad: US Senator Eric Schmitt has criticised employment and student visa programs such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, and OPT. He claimed that they are harming American workers and reducing job opportunities in the country. In a lengthy post shared on X, Schmitt blamed what he called a Visa Cartel for replacing US workers with cheaper 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 17 May 2026 10:38 am