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

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran’s conflict with Israel is still ongoing and warned that Tehran’s nuclear program continues to remain a major concern. Netanyahu also claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and believed to be hiding in a secret bunker after taking power following the reported death of Ali Khamenei during a US-Israeli airstrike. Netanyahu said Iran still possesses enriched uranium and nuclear facilities that must be dismantled befor

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

The Delhi government is preparing to introduce mandatory Pink Saheli Cards for women commuters to continue availing free bus rides across the capital starting this July. The move is part of a broader plan to encourage digital ticketing and reduce manual processing in public transport services. NEW DELHI: Women travelling on Delhi government buses may soon need a Pink Saheli Card to continue enjoying free rides under the state’s public transport welfare scheme. Acco

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on the final ball of their IPL clash in Raipur on Sunday,May 10th, with Krunal Pandya delivering a decisive all-round performance under pressure. Despite an outstanding four-wicket spell from Corbin Bosch, Mumbai Indians failed to defend their total as RCB completed another memorable last-ball chase against their long-time rivals. The result officially ended the playoff hopes of both Mumbai Indians

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

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.

Iran on Sunday warned Britain and France against deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would respond immediately and decisively if foreign powers attempted to interfere in the security of the strategic waterway. His remarks came after reports that both Britain and France had sent vessels toward the Gulf region amid ongoing concerns over marit

One-Vote Tamil Nadu Election Result Reaches Madras High Court KR Periyakaruppan, former minister from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has moved the Madras High Court after losing the Tiruppattur Assemb

Putin Signals Possible Ukraine Peace Talks as Ceasefire Begins Vladimir Putin has hinted that the Russia-Ukraine war could be nearing an end, raising hopes of a possible peace agreement after years of conflict. Speaking during Russia’s Victory Day events in Moscow, Putin said the situation appeared to be “coming to an end” as

TMC Announces New Assembly Leadership Team in West Bengal The All India Trinamool Congress has announced its new leadership structure in the West Bengal Assembly following the recent political developments in the state. Senior party leader and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has been appointed as the Chief Whip of the opposition in the Assembly. Veteran Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, a 10-time MLA, has been named the Leader of Opposition. The party also appointed Asima Patra and Nayna Bandyopadhyay as Deputy Leaders of Opposition. The appointments come amid major political changes in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the new Chief Minister. The Trinamool Congress leadership said the new Assembly team will coordinate the party’s strategy and strengthen its role inside the House during the upcoming sessions.

GT Outclass RR by 77 Runs to Climb Into IPL 2026 Top Four Gujarat Titans delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in IPL 2026 at Jaipur. Led by captain

Deadly Ohio Intersection Finally Gets Safety Upgrade A dangerous central Ohio intersection linked to more than 40 crashes in five years will soon become a four-way stop after a fatal accident renewed pressure on local officials. County commissioners approved the traffic change this week for the intersection of County Road 24 and County Road 228 near the border of Ohio

As millions celebrate Mother’s Day around the world, one story from Salem continues to stand out as a heartbreaking reminder of a mother’s sacrifice for her children. Years ago, Prema, a widowed mother of three from Salem, made a desperate decision after running out of money to feed her family. With no financial help available and hunger pushing her children toward despair, she cut off