International
New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 65
Africa's top health agency has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo .
Hormuz open to all except nations at war with Iran: Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, except for vessels belonging to countries 'at war' with Iran, during a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, May 15.
China agrees to buy US oil: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that China has agreed to purchase American oil, describing it as a key outcome of ongoing trade and diplomatic talks between Washington and Beijing.
Bangladeshi imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults in London
A Bangladeshi-origin former imam in east London has been given a life sentence with a minimum prison term of 20 years for a series of sexual attacks on women and girls as young as 12.
Indian cargo ship 'Haji Ali' sinks after drone strike near Hormuz
The Indian-flagged cargo vessel 'Haji Ali' has sunk after being hit by a drone strike off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning, May 13, while the vessel was en route from Somalia to Sharjah port in the United Arab Emirates.
Trump invites Xi Jinping to White House during China visit
US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States during his ongoing trip to China.
UK Health Minister Streeting resigns, says no confidence in Starmer
UK Health Minister Wes Streeting resigned on Thursday, May 14, in a move widely seen as a precursor to challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party.
Air India suspends Dhaka-Mumbai flights, reduces Dhaka-Delhi services
State-run carrier Air India has announced a reduction in flights on several international routes, including a temporary suspension of services on the Mumbai-Dhaka route and a reduction in the number of flights on the Delhi-Dhaka route from seven to four per week, effective from June through August.
Putin’s China visit finalised during Trump’s trip
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing during US President Donald Trump’s ongoing trip to China.
Delhi govt orders two days work from home weekly to save fuel
The Delhi government has taken an innovative initiative to save energy and reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves. In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity and fuel conservation, a set of new directives were issued on Thursday, May 14.