US President Donald Trump on Friday wrapped up a high-profile visit to Beijing with a series of wide-ranging remarks touching on Taiwan, trade, Iran, fentanyl, […]
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Iran brings Minab School tragedy to Cannes Film Festival; seeks film adaptation
The Iranian government has once again attempted to draw global attention to the deadly strike on a primary school after attacks by the United States-Israel […]
‘Dangerous escalation’: Why UAE is terming strike on Indian ship off Oman a ‘terrorist attack’
3 min readMay 15, 2026 05:12 PM IST The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast […]
Iran says India can do more to ease West Asia conflict as US talks face trust issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said India can play a “greater role” in promoting peace in West Asia. Addressing a press conference in […]
Eid Al-Adha moon sighting 2026: When Dhul Hijjah may start as Saudi Arabia to observe moon
The Dhul Hijjah crescent moon rises over Srinagar, Kashmir in 2025 (Image: Getty) Muslims around the world are preparing for the official sighting of the […]
NHS was ‘back on its feet’: Keir Starmer praises Wes Streeting despite dramatic resignation
3 min readUpdated: May 15, 2026 04:50 PM IST British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday wrote back to Wes Streeting, who resigned as health […]
Orban's media empire crumbles after Hungary election defeat
The media empire built by former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, a key pillar of the nationalist leader’s 16 years in power, is swiftly […]
BRICS nations slam unilateral sanctions, push for UN and global finance reforms
BRICS foreign ministers, meeting in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairship, issued a sharp rebuke of unilateral sanctions, calling for the elimination of “unlawful” coercive […]
Trump shares huge 2028 deadline as he hails Xi Jinping as 'one of world's great leaders'
Donald Trump has shared a major deadline for a project very close to his heart: the completion of the White House ballroom. The US President […]
Chaos in Cuba as communist island plunged into darkness
Rioters have taken to the black-out hit streets of Cuba (Image: Getty) Rioters took to the black-out hit streets of Cuba as the Communist government […]
Paranoid Putin humiliated as Russian economy tanks and territory gained shrinks
The Russian leader is facing mounting losses and territory concessions (Image: Getty) Volodymyr Zelensky believes that comments made by Vladimir Putin about the war in […]
‘Gaza is a graveyard’: Tens of thousands of Israeli ultranationalists join Jerusalem Day celebrations
3 min readMay 15, 2026 03:36 PM IST Thousands of Israeli ultranationalists marched through occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday during the annual Jerusalem Day celebrations, […]
US Senator sparks outrage after linking Hyderabad’s famous ‘Visa Temple’ to ‘cartel’
3 min readMay 15, 2026 02:57 PM IST Missouri Republican Senator Eric Schmitt found himself at the centre of a social media storm after he […]
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners under Trump-brokered ceasefire deal
1 min readMay 15, 2026 02:36 PM IST Russia and Ukraine on Friday exchanged 205 prisoners of war each as part of a ceasefire agreement […]
UK PM Keir Starmer has a new challenger: Great Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
4 min readMay 15, 2026 02:36 PM IST Andy Burnham, Mayor of Great Manchester is now on a potential route back to parliament as PM […]
FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran
3 min readMay 15, 2026 01:56 PM IST The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of $200,000 for information leading to the […]
US business schools slash MBA fees by up to 50% amid AI and hiring slowdown
One of the most recognised and expensive graduate degrees is seeing a sharp reset in pricing in the United States, with several business schools cutting […]
UAE plans new pipeline to bypass Hormuz and double oil exports by 2027
The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by 2027, as it seeks to reduce reliance […]
Five divers killed in Maldives scuba diving tragedy named – including TV star
The five scuba divers who died while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives have been named. The group, from Italy, had set off on a […]
PM Modi accorded guard of honour in Abu Dhabi as five-nation tour begins
2 min readUpdated: May 15, 2026 01:24 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour upon landing in Abu Dhabi […]