New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

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 ...

Puducherry: AIADMK MLA A Anbalagan appointed as pro-tem Assembly Speaker

May 15, 2026 1:42 PM

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Puducherry: AIADMK MLA A Anbalagan appointed as pro-tem Assembly Speaker

Senior AIADMK legislator A. Anbalagan has been appointed as the Pro tem Speaker of the 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly.   The appointment was made by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of the Chief Minister, according to a press release issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat....

Four Bangladeshi brothers found dead inside parked car in Oman

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...

IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants to take on Chennai Super Kings today

May 15, 2026 12:43 PM

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IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants to take on Chennai Super Kings today

In IPL Cricket, Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 7.30 PM. Earlier, Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala last night. Chasing 201 for victory, Mum...

Elina Svitolina defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Italian Open final

May 15, 2026 12:40 PM

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Elina Svitolina defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Italian Open final

In the Italian Open, Tennis, Elina Svitolina defeated Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-2,4-6,6-2 to reach the Rome title clash for the third time in her career. The Ukrainian champion in 2017 and 2018 returns to the final for the first time since her back-to-back triumphs and will now face Coco Gauff for the...

First commercial flight lands at Ludhiana’s Halwara terminal

May 15, 2026 12:14 PM

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First commercial flight lands at Ludhiana’s Halwara terminal

The industrial city of Ludhiana in Punjab has now been connected to India’s commercial aviation network with the arrival of the first Air India flight at Halwara Airport early this morning. The development has brought cheer among industrialists and residents, fulfilling a long-pending demand of near...

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana

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...