300 tourists stranded mid-air after technical snag hits Gulmarg gondola; rescue operation underway
Nearly 300 tourists were stranded mid-air after a technical fault halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir. The Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, SDRF, and civil administration launched a large-scale rescue operation, while Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah closely monitored evacuation efforts.
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.
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
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
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.
Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say
Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, had killed six-year-old Mennatallah Abu Libda and a 31-year-old woman, Hanan Mahmoud
Iran health official says supreme leader suffered only 'superficial' wounds in U.S.-Israel strike
The 56-year-old has not appeared publicly since he was named as Iran's supreme leader on March 8, issuing only written statements, fuelling speculation about his health
Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city
Russia launched scores of drones and missiles at Ukraine over the weekend, killing four people, wounding dozens and causing damage across the Ukrainian capital
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 suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and epidemic is outpacing us
We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us, WHO chief Mr. Tedros said; he urged countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo the epicentre of the outbreak to take immediate action
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
Iran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States appear to be advancing, but disputes over sanctions, maritime control and Irans nuclear programme continue to complicate negotiations
Pope calls idea of 'just war' put forward by U.S. 'outdated' in first manifesto
In his first encyclical, a sort of manifesto, U.S.-born Leo focused mainly on the rise of artificial intelligence but also returned to an anti-war message that has caused tensions with Washington
Lebanese President says Israeli withdrawal is non-negotiable
As ceasefire talks continue, Lebanons leadership has rejected any long-term Israeli military presence in the south, calling full withdrawal as non negotiable
Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
KAMPALA,(Uganda), May 25: Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven. All the cases are linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Congo, which appears to have started several days or weeks before Congolese authorities declared it on May 15. A 59-year-old Congolese man was admitted to a hospital in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, on May 11, and died three days later, before it was known he was suffering from the Ebola [] The post Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Exclusive | Broken ribs, rape, torture: Flotilla activists recall Israeli detention
Istanbul: When the activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla landed in Istanbul on May 21, many of them could not fully feel their hands. Others had fractured ribs, concussions or bruises from metal handcuffs fastened so tightly that blood had stopped circulating. Some had received injections they could not identify. Several alleged sexual assaults. They 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 .
Whats in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
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
Around 20 injured in spraying incident in Tokyo mall
A local fire department official said around 20 people were injured after the report of a smell
Israel military issues new evacuation warning to 10 Lebanon villages
For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres away from these towns and villages to open areas, said IDF.
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
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
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
3 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines
Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region
The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said
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
Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore
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
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.
Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki pioneered the use of data to tailor inventory and built a business model centred on ready-to-eat meals and rapid inventory turnover, helping transform convenience stores into a cornerstone of Japans retail landscape
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
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
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
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
Trump says any Iran deal would be exact opposite of Obama-era nuclear pact
On the 87th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran on Monday, May 25, US President Donald Trump said any potential agreement with Tehran would be fundamentally different from the nuclear deal negotiated under former president Barack Obama. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said that if a deal is reached with Iran, 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 .
Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies
Leftist politician Ivan Cepeda, 63, was a narrow front-runner in the final poll before the May 31 vote; the poll, however, predicted he would lose the June runoff against either of his right-wing rivals
Potential crack in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says
Crews were preparing for a possible spill by looking for ways to dike, dam and divert the liquid into a holding area at the commercial site
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Details of potential Iran deal emerge as Trump says not to rush
The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports
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 .
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
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
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
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
4 teens injured after shooting at Chicago's Little Village, police say
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.
Tactical relations with other countries will not come at the expense of India ties: Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State underlines strategic alliance with India, calls Iran the worlds leading sponsor of terrorism, says Tehran has been holding civilian vessels hostage; S. Jaishankar calls for safe and unimpeded maritime commerce
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
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
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 .
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 .
Rep. Suozzi calls on Republicans to 'stand up' to stop 'anti-weaponization fund'
Trump says U.S. will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts
The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side, says U.S. President Donald Trump
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.
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.
Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leadership
Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican Peoples Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade
Thousands in Spain's capital protest increasing housing costs
Buying a home in Spain has become unaffordable for many, with market pressures and speculation driving up prices, especially in big cities and coastal areas
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
At least 24 killed, many injured in blast near railway track in Pakistan's Balochistan
The explosion occurred on Sunday, May 24, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta; Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the Home Minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in the city.
Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police
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
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
Indian-origin cancer specialist struck off U.K. medical register over conviction
He was convicted last November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of controlling/coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under the age of 16 relating to two unnamed females
India advises citizens to avoid travel to Ebola-hit African countries
New Delhi: The Indian government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan in view of the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in parts of Africa. The advisory comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 17 declared the situation a 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 .
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
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
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
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site
Initial reports suggested 24 people had been rescued from the rubble, as well as two from an apartment-style hotel that was hit when the building came down, says the city government
Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House
The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said
Venezuela's Machado vows another run for presidency, eyes return from exile by end of 2026
She told reporters in Panama City that she and the other gathered opposition leaders remain committed to a democratic transition through free and fair presidential elections, where all Venezuelans inside and outside the country vote.
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 .
Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation
Ukrainian authorities and the U.S. Embassy had earlier warned of a possible significant attack on the capital after Russia said it would punish those responsible for deadly strikes in a part of eastern Ukraine under its control
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.
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 .
Suspect Dead After Approaching White House Checkpoint With Weapon, Says US Secret Service
Washington, May 24: A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The US Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 pm ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers. Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according [] The post Suspect Dead After Approaching White House Checkpoint With Weapon, Says US Secret Service appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.
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
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
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.
Trump speaks with Israels prime minister on potential Iran agreement
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called a trend towards rapprochement, but said, it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says
Peru's Catholic Church holds a symbolic ceremony in apology for Indigenous land dispossession
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

