Texas Governor Greg Abbott is courting Wall Street firms as criticism grows over New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric toward wealthy business leaders and billionaire CEOs. The political clash has sharpened concerns about New York City’s business climate, especially among financial firms weighing taxes, regulation and long-term expansion plans. Texas Sells Low-Tax Business Climate Abbott’s office said Texas remains open to compani

FIFA is racing to finalize 2026 FIFA World Cup TV rights in China and India, with broadcast deals still unresolved less than a month before the tournament begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The delay matters because China and India represent two of the world’s largest sports audiences. Without final agreements, millions of football fans could face uncertainty over where to watch the tournament. China CCTV Talks Move Forward Senior FIFA offici

A cinematic political reel comparing Vijay and Pawan Kalyan is rapidly becoming one of India’s most discussed viral political videos, triggering huge engagement across Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and X. The viral political reel, centered around leadership, public mandate, governance, and p

Iran oil shipments are continuing despite tighter U.S. sanctions, with satellite imagery and maritime tracking data suggesting Tehran is still moving crude through covert sea transfers. The findings point to an active shadow shipping network that allows Iranian oil to reach buyers in Asia even as Washington works to restrict crude exports from the Persian Gulf. Satellite Data Points To Covert Tanker Transfers Maritime tracking records and satel

President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions over Iran, oil trade and regional stability continue to grow.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit New Delhi this week to attend the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, where discussions are expected to focus on the growing West Asia crisis, regional stability, and global energy security. The two-day meeting, scheduled for May 14 and 15 under India’s BRICS chairmanship, comes at a time when tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continue to affect the Strait of Hormuz and international oil markets. India, which dep

May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on companies to adopt work-from-home policies and reduce unnecessary travel as the Iran war continues to affect global fuel supplies and economic stability. Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, IT employee body NITES has written to the labour ministry seeking an official advisory for remote work in the IT and IT-enabled services sector. The request

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing one of the toughest moments of his political career after Labour suffered major defeats in local elections across England and Wales. In a major speech aimed at calming angry Labour MPs, Starmer admitted the election results were “tough” and accepted responsibility for the setback. At the same time, he promised to rebuild trust, strengthen the UK economy, improve ties with Europe, and protect Britain from being pulled into a war with Ira

China on Monday confirmed that US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from May 13 to May 15 for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Trump China visit will be the first trip to China during Trump’s second term and is expected to focus on improving strained trade relations between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting comes at a time when global tensions, tariff disputes and concerns over economic stability continue to affect international markets and poli

The Indian Air Force’s famous Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team thrilled thousands of spectators with a grand air show above the Somnath Temple on May 11 during the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav-2026 celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the special event, which marked 75 years since the reconstruction of the historic temple. The colourful flypast and precision aerial formations became one of the biggest highlights of the celebrations in Gujarat, drawing devotees, tourists, and aviation ent

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a serious Labour leadership crisis after the party suffered heavy losses in the 2026 local elections across England and Wales. The poor election performance has triggered anger among Labour MPs, with Catherine West warning cabinet ministers that she may begin gathering support for a leadership contest if no one challenges Starmer by Monday. The growing rebellion has raised fresh questions about Starmer’s future as leader of the Labour Par

A Turkish Airlines flight arriving from Istanbul experienced an emergency landing situation at Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after one of its landing gear wheels caught fire upon touchdown on May 10th, Sunday. Airport authorities confirmed that the fire was quickly brought under control and all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft without injuries. The aircraft, operating as Turkish Airlines flight TK726, was carrying 278 passe

US President Donald Trump on May 10th,Sunday sharply rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries, calling the response “totally unacceptable” and raising concerns about renewed military tensions in the Middle East. Trump made the remarks on his Truth Social platform shortly after Tehran submitted its counterproposal to Washington’s recent peace terms. Although Trump did not disclose details of Iran’s response, he accused Tehran of

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Asim Munir, on Sunday described last year’s four-day conflict with India as a “battle between two ideologies” while claiming that Pakistan’s military strategy proved superior during the hostilities. Speaking at a ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to mark the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq,” the title Islamabad uses for the conflict, Munir said Pakistan responded with unity and military preparedness during the e

At least four miners have died following an explosion at a coal mine in Colombia, marking the second deadly mining incident reported in the country within a week. Authorities confirmed that the victims were trapped underground after the blast occurred at the Las Quintas mine in the municipality of Cucunuba on Sunday, May 10th, Rescue teams later recovered the bodies from the site after hours of emergency operations. Jorge Emilio Rey, governor of the Cundinamarca department, confirme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to adopt responsible economic habits to help India manage the impact of rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, the prime minister appealed to the public to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, and limit non-essential gold purchases in order to protect the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Pawan Kalyan at his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad on Saturday, May 10, following the actor-politician’s recent surgery and ongoing recovery. The visit quick

Congress Leadership Yet to Finalise Kerala Chief Minister Candidate The Congress leadership is expected to take a final decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister soon, following the party-led UDF alliance’s strong performance in the 2026 Assembly elections. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has emerged as one of the leading con