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May 16, 2026 8:10 AM

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India and UAE sign slew of agreements including setting up strategic petroleum and gas reserves in India

India and the UAE have signed a series of landmark agreements covering strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, and defence cooperation. The pacts were inked following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi held ...

May 16, 2026 7:54 AM

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Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for 45 days

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington. US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress after America hosted two days of highly ...

May 15, 2026 8:40 PM

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Ukraine: Aleast 24 killed in Russian missile attack in Kyiv

A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 24 people, including three children, and injured 45 others. Ukrainian officials said the strikes damaged homes, a school and other civilian buildings. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 675 drones and 56 missiles, mainly targeting Kyiv...

May 15, 2026 8:13 PM

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US, China describe Beijing Talks historic, both agree to maintain stable ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump described their Beijing talks as historic and landmark as Trump concluded his three-day China visit today. The two leaders discussed bilateral trade, the Iran conflict and regional issues during several rounds of talks. Xi said both sides ag...

May 15, 2026 1:47 PM

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New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 65 people and infected hundreds of others, triggering concerns that the disease could spread across borders.   About 246 people are suspected of having Ebola, with regional health officials convening an urgent meeting ...

May 15, 2026 1:08 PM

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Four Bangladeshi brothers found dead inside parked car in Oman

Four Bangladeshi brothers from Chattogram have been found dead inside a parked car in Oman’s Muladda area, triggering shock and grief among the expatriate community and their hometown in Bangladesh.   The deceased were identified as Mohammad Rashed, Mohammad Sahed, Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shahid...

May 15, 2026 12:07 PM

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban counterparts and interior ministry officials in Havana amid the energy crisis.   During the meeting, both sides discussed intelligence sharing, security, and economic stability. The US said it is willing to work with Cuba, but only if Cuba makes major refor...