World Cup Ebola travel risk remains low for fans in the United States, but federal screening rules have expanded as health agencies monitor the outbreak in Central and East Africa. The CDC said foreign nationals who were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days before arrival are temporarily restricted from entering the United States. U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents may still enter, but affected travelers are

Reikado Hall, a centuries-old Shingon Buddhist temple on Miyajima Island, was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday, May 20. Known for housing a sacred “eternal flame” that had reportedly burned for more than 1,200 years, the hall was reduced to ruins despite efforts to save the structure. Temple officials confirmed that the eternal flame was safely relocated before the collapse, ensuring that its spiritual legacy endures. The Daisho-in temple, responsible for managing Reikado Hall, e

Kolkata, West Bengal, 22 May 2026 – The West Bengal government has issued a strong new directive to state police to hand illegal immigrants not protected under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) directly to the Border Security Force (BSF) for deportation to Bangladesh.   West Bengal Orders Direct Deportation of Illegal Immigrants to BSF In a major administrative shift announced on 22 May 2026, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhik

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a focused Council of Ministers meeting lasting around 4.5 hours, demonstrating India’s commitment to achieving the long-term Viksit Bharat 2047 development plan. Senior cabinet ministers discussed strategies for administrative reform, governance efficiency, and citizen-centric initiatives. Key Focus Areas of the Meeting Administrative Reforms: Streamlining government services, reducing bureaucrac

Cockroach Janta Party’s sudden viral rise has made founder Abhijeet Dipke a social media sensation, but his parents fear the political satire platform may land him in trouble. The sudden rise of the satirical digital platform Cockroach Janta Party has turned its founder Abhijeet Dipke into a social media talking point, but back home in Maharashtra, his parents are losing sleep over what this unexpected fame could bring next. The platform, popularly known as CJP,

Bengaluru Travel Operators Raise Alarm Travel operators in Bengaluru have raised serious concern over the possible impact of increasing work-from-home practices on their livelihood. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association has urged the Centre to protect the employee transport sector, saying the industry supports lakhs of jobs across India. The association said corporate cab and bus services continue to play an important role in helping IT, corporate an

GOP Pushback Delays Immigration Funding Vote Senate Republicans broke with President Donald Trump on Thursday,May 22,2026 over a proposed $1.8 billion settlement fund for individuals claiming political persecution, forcing lawmakers to delay a major immigration-enforcement funding vote. The proposed anti-weaponisation fund has become a priority for Trump, who has argued that his supporters, including some people prosecuted

Trump Presses Court On Citizenship Case US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on the Supreme Court on Thursday,May 21,2026 warning that it would be a “disgrace” if the justices rule against his effort to limit birthright citizenship. Speaking at a White House event, Trump urged the court to support his position on automatic citizenship for children born in the United States, a policy central to his broader immig

Gunmen Kill Workers And Police In Honduras Coastal Attacks Gunmen carried out two separate attacks along the coast of Honduras on May,21,2026, killing at least 19 people, including six police officers, authorities said. The first attack took place at a plantation in the municipality of Trujillo, where at least 10 workers were shot dead, according to National Police spokesperson Edgardo Barahona. Officials said the exact dea

The Trump birthright citizenship case is heading toward a major Supreme Court decision after lower courts blocked the president’s effort to restrict automatic US citizenship for some children born in the United States. President Donald Trump criticized the possibility of losing the case during remarks at the White House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, warning it would be a “disgrace” if the Supreme Court ruled against his administration’s positio

Stone Elementary in Addison, Illinois, was evacuated on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026, as police investigated emergency activity and a possible swatting call near Lombard Road. Addison police said students and staff at Stone Elementary School were evacuated safely as a precaution while police officers, fire crews and school administrators responded to the situation. Officials did not immediately report any injuries or confirm whether a credible threat had been fo

Hello Kitty Cafe is coming to Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, giving Chicago-area Sanrio fans another reason to visit the north suburban shopping center. The mall announced that the cafe is “coming soon” as part of a broader summer update, but it has not confirmed an opening date or the exact location inside Westfield Old Orchard. Opening Date and Location Still Not Confirmed For now, key details remain limited. Westfield Old Orchard has n

The FAA is investigating an O’Hare taxiway scrape after a United Airlines Boeing 737 made light contact with an All Nippon Airways aircraft at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The incident happened just before 10:00 AM CT on an unspecified Thursday, according to the information provided. The exact calendar date was not included in the source details. FAA reviews O’Hare taxiway scrape involving United and ANA The Federal Aviation Admi

Texas Memorial Day travel is expected to reach record levels in 2026, with AAA Texas projecting 3.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday period. The Memorial Day travel window runs from Thursday, May 21, through Monday, May 25, 2026, and road trips are expected to dominate across Texas and the United States. AAA Texas projects about 3.2 million Texans will travel by car, making driving the top choice for holiday getaways, family visits,

President Donald Trump’s Kura Sushi USA stake is drawing attention after federal ethics filings showed a February 2, 2026 purchase valued between $1 million and $5 million, linking the president’s portfolio to a fast-growing US conveyor-belt sushi chain. The filing has renewed questions over Trump’s stock trading because it came alongside thousands of first-quarter transactions involving major companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Boeing. R

Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Outbreak The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28, 2026, has been postponed due to an escalating Ebola outbreak in several African countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province has reported the latest cases, contributing to concerns about regional health security. India and the African Union, followin

Satheesan Uses Full Name Amid Debate Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan made headlines once again when he took oath as an MLA of the 16th state Legislative Assembly on Thursday by using his full name, Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan. This comes just days after his swearing-in as chief minister, where he similarly read out his entire name, sparking controversy over the inclusion of the caste-based surname

Congress ends its 59-year absence in Tamil Nadu politics as MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan join CM Vijay’s cabinet. Their induction marks a historic return for the party in the state government.​ Historic Return of Congress to Tamil Nadu Government After nearly six decades, the Congress party is finally back in the Tamil Nadu government as two of its