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May 5, 2026 2:16 PM
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The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks in the Gulf, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz and undermining an already fragile ceasefire. Missiles and drones were launched after US President Donald Trump announced a new initiative, “Project Freedom,” aimed at helpin...
May 5, 2026 2:05 PM
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In Pakistan, ten people have died as a severe heatwave continues to grip Sindh province. Authorities said five bodies were recovered in different parts of Karachi, while another five people showing signs of heatstroke died while undergoing treatment in hospitals. The Pakistan Meteorological Departme...
May 5, 2026 1:29 PM
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Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Arabian Gulf, after navigating sustained and coordinated Iranian barrage, marking the opening phase of Washington’s “Project Freedom” operation. The USS Truxtun and USS Mason, supported by Apache h...
May 5, 2026 1:33 PM
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In Germany, two people were killed and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern city of Leipzig. City Mayor Burkhard Jung said the suspected perpetrator, a 33-year-old German citizen, has been arrested. Mr Jung added that authorities were not yet clear about a motive. Aut...
May 5, 2026 1:02 PM
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In China, 26 people were killed and 61 others injured in an explosion at a fireworks plant in central Hunan province. The blast occurred yesterday afternoon at the facility of Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang. More than 480 rescuers, organised into five teams, have bee...
May 5, 2026 11:38 AM
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Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met the Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers of Philippines, Hans Leo Cacdac. In a social media post, Mr Singh informed that during their meeting, they discussed collaboration on the shared issues of mobility and migration.
May 5, 2026 11:01 AM
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Countries in the Middle East and regional organisations condemned Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the attacks represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with UAE Presi...
May 5, 2026 10:54 AM
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Indian American leaders across the US have welcomed the BJP’s victory in West Bengal, calling it a historic mandate and a turning point for governance, security and development in the state. Eminent Indian American Dr Bharat Barai described the result as a great victory for the people of the state, ...
May 5, 2026 10:39 AM
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India has said the attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the UAE, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, is unacceptable. Three Indian nationals were injured after a fire broke out at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone yesterday, following a drone attack from ...
May 5, 2026 11:07 AM
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Two Indian journalists have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for an art reporting project exposing cybercrime in India. Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, were announced as the winners in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for the report they produced for...
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