Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

"Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly," Trump said.
24 May 2026, 06:00 AM

Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House

The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person, the official said, adding that a "stay-away order" had been issued to the suspect previously.
24 May 2026, 05:56 AM

Back to war or deal?

Diplomacy to avert escalation in the US-Iran conflict gathered pace yesterday amid signs that US President Donald Trump’s patience may be wearing thin, as gaps remain in the peace talks despite “some progress”.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Great Pyramid built with sophisticated quake resistance

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built in Egypt’s Old Kingdom, has endured for millennia as a monument to human ambition, standing unchanged as civilizations rose and fell.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough

Israel expands warnings of strikes in southern Lebanon
23 May 2026, 21:10 PM

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?

Trump is now at risk of seeing the US ‌and its Gulf Arab allies emerge from the conflict worse off while Iran
23 May 2026, 15:13 PM

US introduces new green card policy; see who are affected

New rule requires most immigrants to apply through embassies abroad, raising concerns over delays and disruption
23 May 2026, 13:54 PM

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

The Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week, compared with fewer than 9 million for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP, which says it is the world's largest political party.
23 May 2026, 13:44 PM

China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing

A total of 247 workers were underground at the time of the blast, which occurred at 7:29 pm (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, according to state news agency Xinhua.
23 May 2026, 13:39 PM

US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?

Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks
23 May 2026, 09:37 AM

Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit

Rubio began his four-day, four-city tour in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata where the top US diplomat, a devout Catholic, will tour the headquarters of the late Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.
23 May 2026, 09:14 AM

US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply

Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the State Department, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Friday
23 May 2026, 06:59 AM

Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation".
23 May 2026, 00:49 AM

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

Gabbard said in a letter to Trump posted on X that she was quitting as Director of National Intelligence to care for her husband after he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
23 May 2026, 00:41 AM

‘Seize the opportunity’

India’s Congress MP Shashi Tharoor yesterday expressed his intrigue over the sudden and massive popularity of the Cockroach Janta Party and called this viral trend an “opportunity” that the “Opposition must seize”.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump eases curbs on greenhouse gases

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the easing of curbs on a group of powerful greenhouse gases that drive climate change and are commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Ebola risk ‘very high’ in DR Congo: WHO

The public health risk from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been upgraded from high to very high, the World Health Organization said yesterday.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

US deepens European uncertainty

Nato’s European members yesterday scrambled to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump’s ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Ukraine hits college in Lugansk, killing 6

Ukrainian drones struck a college dormitory in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early yesterday, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘50-50’ chance of a deal

There is a “50-50 chance” of a US-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates said yesterday, as Israel and Iran each fear the other may launch a surprise attack amid a diplomatic push to end the conflict.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM