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Trump proposes $163b budget cut, slashing education and housing
The administration says proposed budget would raise homeland security spending by nearly 65% from 2025 enacted levels.
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ICJ hearings end as majority slam Israel over Gaza aid access
Israel skipped ICJ hearings, calling them a “circus” and claiming its defense rights outweigh aid obligations in Gaza
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Thunderstorm in India kills four as heavy rains, strong winds hit New Delhi
Delhi storm disrupts flights, delays metro, and causes traffic jams due to low visibility and waterlogging
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Rubio asserts Iran must 'walk away' from uranium enrichment
Rubio highlights key rifts in US-Iran nuclear talks as Trump threatens military action if no deal is reached
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Far-right AfD designated 'extremist' by German security service
AfD, rising amid immigration and economic discontent, rejects extremist label as politically motivated
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Aid ship bound for Gaza hit by drones, catches fire off Malta
Greta Thunberg says she was in Malta and was set to join Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla in support of besieged enclave
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Tsunami warning issued after 7.4 quake strikes off Chile and Argentina
Hundreds evacuated from coastal Chile, including Puerto Williams near quake epicentre on Navarino Island
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Iran says US sanctions will not change its oil policy
Trump urged talks with Iran’s Khamenei in March, warning of possible military action if negotiations failed
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Cool water found to shield starfish from deadly wasting disease
Findings suggest that temperature and environmental factors play a key role in protecting sea stars from the diseases
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Two new crocodile species discovered by scientists
Researchers from Canada’s McGill University found distinct genetic and anatomical traits, confirming new species.
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Antibiotic access crisis fuels spread of superbugs in developing countries: study
Researchers study data from Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan and South Africa.
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Israeli strikes kill 22 Palestinians in Gaza as IDF attacks flotilla off Malta
Death toll rises amid unrelenting bombardment, deepening suffering across the enclave
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Microsoft gears up to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI model: report
Grok's entry on Azure would broaden access to diverse AI tools.
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ICE’s ‘Operation Tidal Wave’ sets record with 1,120 immigrant arrests in one week
ICE operation with Florida agencies targets undocumented immigrants with prior criminal convictions, gang affiliation
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Trump ousts Waltz, taps in Rubio as new interim National Security Adviser
Trump nominates Waltz to serve as US Ambassador to UN after he faced scrutiny for adding editor to Signal group chat
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Australia launches world’s largest electric ship by Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat
Hull 096 carrying up to 2,100 passengers, 225 vehicles, to begin operations between Buenos Aires, Argentina, Uruguay
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Kohl’s CEO fired over secret lover vendor scandal, funnels millions
Buchanan directs secret multimillion-dollar deal with lover, ex-Walmart exec Chandra Holt
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US cautions India against escalation following Pahalgam attack
Washington wants both nuclear-armed neighbours to avoid further escalation.
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Trump signs executive order to cut federal funding for PBS, NPR
White House claims move will stop taxpayers from “subsidizing partisan misinformation”
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Trump sacks NSA after 'Signal Gate' fiasco
Democrats plans to turn up heat on Hegseth
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Palestinians mark 'Nakba'
The place where the demonstrators gathered was previously the village of Al-Lajjun.
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Air India feels the heat of Pak airspace ban
Seeks govt compensation, sees $600m hit over the next 12 months
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Rajnath blames Pakistan for terrorism
Hegseth reiterated full support of the US government in India's fight against terrorism, they added.
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Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks 'postponed'
"We expect another round of talks that will take place in the near future," Bruce said.
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US bird populations are still crashing
New research reveals where N American bird populations are dwindling
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WHO defends vaccine safety test standards
"The safety of vaccines is held to an extremely high standard."
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Syrian Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign'
The Syrian Observatory said the fighting had involved security forces, allied fighters and local Druze groups.
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Ukraine, US sign minerals deal
The Treasury statement notably mentioned Russia's "full-scale invasion" of Ukraine
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Pahalgam attack a result of security failure: Ex-RAW chief
Whatever happened in Pahalgam was due to a failure of security agencies as no security was in place, reveals AS Dulat.
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Trump removes Mike Waltz as national security adviser: media reports
Steve Witkoff, is a possible replacement for Waltz, with experience in Ukraine and Middle East diplomacy
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US approves $131 million marine surveillance sale to India
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package includes software, training, and remote support services.
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World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Officials confirmed her documented birth year as 1908 following earlier discrepancies.
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Scientists raise alarm over H5N1 bird flu, urge pandemic readiness
Virologists stress that post-COVID lessons must guide action on bird flu threats.
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Netanyahu declares national emergency as Israel faces worst wildfires in 10 years
Israel has appealed to European nations for urgent aerial firefighting support.
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India to ask caste status in next census
First time move in decades to have far-reaching consequences
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BD grants bail to outspoken Hindu monk
Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail by Dhaka's High Court, his lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said.
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Judge orders release of Palestinian student in US
"If there is no fear. What is it replaced with? Love, love is our way."
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India's sabre-rattling takes its toll on innocent lives
Cancellation of visas jeopardises Pakistani children's medical treatment in India
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UN official finds Afghanistan 'deep in crises'
Tom Fletcher visits northern Kunduz province
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Israeli launches strikes near Damascus
Deadly sectarian clashes erupted overnight in Sahnaya, home to Druze and Christian residents.
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US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
Before the signing, Trump reiterated that US support should come with returns
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India closes airspace to Pakistan until May 23
PIA had already ceased operations through Indian airspace as a precautionary measure before the NOTAM was issued.
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Khalistan leader declares support for Pakistan Army if war breaks out with India
If India attacks Pakistan, it will be the final war for India and Modi: Gurpatwant Singh
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Global military spending hits all-time high at $2.7 trillion in 2024: SIPRI
US and China responsible for nearly half of all global military expenditure last year, SIPRI report unveils.
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Veterans affairs at risk as Trump administration slashes federal budgets
History of innovation is under threat without long-term support for public science
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Rodeo icon 'Super Looper' Roy Cooper dies in tragic house fire at 69
Rodeo icon Roy Cooper, known as “The Super Looper,” dies at 69 after reported house fire at his Texas home.
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US to hold talks with Pakistan, India in 24 hours to ease tensions
Marco Rubio plans talks with Indian and Pakistani officials to defuse growing tensions.
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Runaway kangaroo causes shut down of Alabama interstate, causes traffic chaos
Kangaroo, which had escaped from its owner’s enclosure, was eventually tranquilised
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TikTok baker Brooke Bellamy denies plagiarism as cookbook faces scrutiny
Culinary creators stress the value of transparency and citation in recipe writing
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Iran, US to resume nuclear talks in Rome this Saturday
The new round of discussions builds on progress made during previous talks in Oman on April 12.