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China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port

These plans encompass the Khunjerab Pass and an upgrade of the Karakoram Highway, the main overland link between China and Pakistan

The Hindu 26 May 2026 11:52 am

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

The Hindu 26 May 2026 11:44 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 26 May 2026 11:36 am

Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter crisis in West Asia

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 due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

The Hindu 26 May 2026 11:20 am

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

The Hindu 26 May 2026 11:16 am

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

The Hindu 26 May 2026 10:51 am

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

The Hindu 26 May 2026 9:53 am

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.

The Hindu 26 May 2026 9:26 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 26 May 2026 9:11 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 26 May 2026 8:47 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 26 May 2026 7:49 am

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 .

The Siasat Daily 26 May 2026 7:48 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 26 May 2026 7:24 am

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

The Hindu 26 May 2026 7:21 am

Rubio speaks to Russian Foreign min Lavrov; discuss Ukraine, Iran

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine war and the situation in Iran, the Department of State spokesperson said here. The parties exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine war, bilateral relations, and the situation in Iran, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said 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 26 May 2026 7:17 am

Saudi investment group could land another English club takeover as Turki Alalshikh closes in on Championship deal

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.

The Times of India 26 May 2026 3:07 am

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.

IBTimes 26 May 2026 12:59 am

Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged. Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

India Vision 26 May 2026 12:36 am

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

India Vision 26 May 2026 12:34 am

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

India Vision 26 May 2026 12:33 am

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

India Vision 26 May 2026 12:32 am

Most expensive Cristiano Ronaldo card just got sold for record-breaking seven-figure sum in private deal

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.

The Times of India 25 May 2026 11:54 pm

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.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:08 pm

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.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:15 pm

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

The Hindu 25 May 2026 7:28 pm

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

The Hindu 25 May 2026 5:07 pm

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's ongoing conflict was sparked in 2021, when the military staged a coup that ousted the democratically-elected civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi

The Hindu 25 May 2026 2:11 pm

US making progress with Iran on Strait of Hormuz, but Trump remains cautious: Rubio

Key sticking points in the US-Iran peace talks have been Iran's nuclear programme and control over the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 12:35 pm

Buyer says US has allowed ships sanctioned over Iran to be scrapped

GMS has received licences, which will allow four container ships to be scrapped

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 11:45 am

Rubio downplays anti-India rhetoric row, says Trump a 'big fan' of Modi

The US Secretary of State is currently on a four-day trip to India

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 11:45 am

Adnocs tankers are slipping oil, gas and fuel through Hormuz

The bold gambit highlights the urgency felt by oil producers, who are rushing to get supply to market in part because their storage capacity is limited

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 11:13 am

When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments: Research

UNESCO has verified damage to 527 cultural sites in Ukraine since Russias invasion; 164 sites in Gaza since October 7 2023; Damage to Golestan Palace in Tehran following a nearby airstrike

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 10:35 am

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it another way

The US will give diplomacy every chance to succeed before exploring the alternatives, Rubio told reporters in New Delhi.

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 9:47 am

Supertanker with Iraqi crude exits Persian Gulf amid talks

The US and Iran are inching toward a deal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides are closing in on an agreement that would reopen the waterway, say senior US officials

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 9:25 am

Death toll hits three in Philippine construction collapse, 17 missing

Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:04 am

Surendra Pandey urges Nepal govt to scrap gold-ornament tax for Indian visitors

Pandey underscored the potential in promoting Nepal as a wedding destination, but said that the government needs to exempt taxing the gold ornaments worn by Indian visitors coming to the country

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 8:45 am

Vessels carrying crude oil, LNG exit Hormuz; head for Pakistan, China

The vessels are among a handful of supertankers exiting the Gulf this month via a transit route that Iran has ordered ships to use

The Hindu Businessline 25 May 2026 8:17 am

I am a big fan of PM Modi, India can count on me: Donald Trump

India can count on me 100 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday night, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a great friend during an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event at the Bharat Mandapam here was graced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio 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 25 May 2026 7:12 am

Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions

The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change. Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions

India Vision 25 May 2026 6:35 am

Ecuadors Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech

The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses. Ecuadors Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech

India Vision 25 May 2026 6:33 am

LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not fully negotiated yet

US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be 'good and proper' as mediation efforts continue. LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not fully negotiated yet

India Vision 25 May 2026 6:32 am

Explained: Why the official 2026 FIFA World Cup ball needs to be charged before games

The 2026 FIFA World Cups official ball, the Adidas TRIONDA, marks a major leap in football technology. Equipped with an embedded motion sensor, it tracks touches, speed and movement in real time, assisting VAR and offside decisions with unprecedented accuracy. While FIFA sees it as the future of officiating, the innovation also raises concerns about football becoming increasingly dependent on automation and data-driven control.

The Times of India 25 May 2026 2:16 am

Horror chemical tank 'leak' sparks urgent evacuation for 50,000 locals with 'worst-case scenario' warning

Around 50,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes as local authorities face an ongoing 'worst-case scenario' and try and stop a chemical tan... Horror chemical tank 'leak' sparks urgent evacuation for 50,000 locals with 'worst-case scenario' warning

India Vision 25 May 2026 1:35 am

Tourist paralysed after horror fall from bridge during holiday to celebrate birthday

Nina Bakhshi says she fell from a bridge while on a trip to celebrate her birthday, suffering multiple fractures and leaving her with severe spinal an... Tourist paralysed after horror fall from bridge during holiday to celebrate birthday

India Vision 25 May 2026 1:32 am

Trump says no rush on Iran nuclear deal as blockade stays in force

US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its blockade and pressure measures on Iran until a final nuclear agreement is formally signed, despite describing ongoing negotiations as constructive. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Sunday, May 24, Trump said discussions between Washington and Tehran were progressing in an orderly 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 24 May 2026 11:35 pm

Dr Ghouse performs robotic surgery on Hyderabad patient from 3,000 km away

Hyderabad/China: Indian doctor Dr Syed Mohammed Ghouse performed a major milestone robot-assisted surgery on a patient in Hyderabad while seated 3,000 kilometer away in Wuhan, China. The 90-minute bladder reconnection surgery was carried out using robotic technology developed in China, coordinated between medical teams of Tongji Hospital and Hyderabad. The Hyderabad medical team prepared 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 24 May 2026 10:54 pm

Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike

Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.

The Hindu 24 May 2026 9:12 pm

Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards

The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.

The Hindu 24 May 2026 9:05 pm

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv

The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools

The Hindu 24 May 2026 3:04 pm

Pakistan PM hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' in West Asia

U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran

The Hindu 24 May 2026 11:14 am

Gunman had violent history and possible obsession with White House, says Trump

On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials

The Hindu 24 May 2026 11:09 am

Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California

About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area

The Hindu 24 May 2026 10:05 am

Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension

In exchange, as part of the proposed deal, the US would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and issue some sanctions waivers to allow Iran to sell oil freely

The Hindu Businessline 24 May 2026 9:50 am

WHO declares Ebola outbreak 'public health emergency' of international concern

India has not reported any case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain

The Hindu Businessline 24 May 2026 9:29 am

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz while waiting for peace deal

After the US and Israel launched the war on February 28, Tehran retaliated by effectively closing the strait, a key waterway for the region's oil, natural gas and fertiliser, causing global economic pain

The Hindu Businessline 24 May 2026 8:52 am

US Green card applications only from home country: USCIS

Washington: Migrants to the US seeking permanent residency or a green card will have to return to their home country to file their applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service said on Friday. From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country 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 24 May 2026 7:52 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was subject to finalisation.

The Hindu 24 May 2026 7:14 am

Trump says Iran agreement largely negotiated, details to be announced shortly

On the 86th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran on Sunday, May 24, US President Donald Trump said a broad agreement between Washington and Tehran had been largely negotiated, adding that final details would be announced shortly following consultations with regional leaders. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the proposed agreement was 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 24 May 2026 6:54 am

US conducts military drill in Venezuela amid political transition

The drill, authorised by Venezuelas interim government, involved MV-22B Osprey aircraft and naval vessels near the US embassy

The Hindu Businessline 24 May 2026 6:04 am

Trump says Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening are largely negotiated

Trump said final details are still being worked out and an announcement will come shortly, though no timeline was provided

The Hindu Businessline 24 May 2026 5:47 am

US Secret Service shoots suspect near White House; bystander critically injured

Journalists at the White House reported hearing multiple gunshots and were instructed to seek shelter.

The Hindu Businessline 24 May 2026 5:40 am

Cockroach Janta Partys founder says Indian government took website down

Groups creator says his Instagram page was also hacked, along with the movements account. Cockroach Janta Partys founder says Indian government took website down

India Vision 24 May 2026 12:32 am

Bundibugyo ebolavirus | A deadly pathogen

The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

The Hindu 24 May 2026 12:24 am

Raul Castro | The old man and the siege

The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year

The Hindu 24 May 2026 12:22 am

BJP MP Raghav Chadha appointed chief of Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions

Raghav Chadha has been appointed Chairman of the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions after the panel was reconstituted on May 20 by Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. The committee includes members such as Jebi Mather Hisham, Harsh Mahajan, Gulam Ali and others.

IBTimes 23 May 2026 10:46 pm