Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ruled out the possibility of resigning after the defeat in the West Bengal elections. She claimed that the Trinamool Congress was defeated not by the people's verdict, but through a conspiracy.
The formalities for forming a new government in West Bengal will be completed on May 9, when the Bharatiya Janata Party-led administration will take oath. State BJP president Shamik Bhattacharya confirmed the information.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if it attacks American ships, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the two-month truce between the two countries dangerously close to collapse.
The 2026 Pulitzer Prize, the most prestigious honour in global journalism, has been announced. Following tradition, the winners' names were unveiled at Columbia University in New York. The awards this year honoured impactful and courageous journalism focusing on sensitive issues such as international conflict, abuse of power, and global surveillance technology.
Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire against Ukraine on the occasion of the Victory Day anniversary of World War II. The country's defence ministry said the 48-hour ceasefire will remain in effect on May 8 and 9.
A massive explosion tore through a fireworks manufacturing facility in central China on Monday, killing at least 21 people and leaving 61 others injured. The blast has drawn the attention of the country's top leadership, with President Xi Jinping personally ordering a full investigation.