Venezuela says retains 'sovereignty' in US oil deal
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Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and billions of dollars
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Nepal-Tibet updates: 750 bodies recovered so far; missing over 3,000
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China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: state media
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Iceland votes on resuming EU membership talks
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37 killed as Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv
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Nepal-China flash floods: Race against time to find nearly 3,000 missing
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Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild
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Nepal says post-flood reconstruction could total 'billions of dollars'
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Dozens killed in blast targeting train in Pakistan: official
Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which left more than 50 people injured
24 May 2026
Man dies after shark attack on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The man was met by an ambulance but died shortly afterwards, the spokesperson said, without identifying him.
24 May 2026
US, Iran seek to finalise 'largely negotiated' deal to end war
"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
24 May 2026
Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?
Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is
24 May 2026
Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-US talks 'very soon': PM
"Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon," Shehbaz Sharif said
24 May 2026
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
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
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
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
Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough
Israel expands warnings of strikes in southern Lebanon
23 May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WHO warns of Gaza medical shortages
Hospitals in Gaza are being prevented from functioning properly due to a severe shortage of medical supplies, the World Health Organization warned yesterday, denouncing Israeli restrictions on essential items.
23 May 2026