International
42 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran conflict
A total of 42 US military aircraft have been lost or damaged during "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran, driving the total cost estimate for the military campaign up to a staggering $29 billion.
Ebola vaccine could take nine months: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it could take up to nine months before a vaccine against this particular species of Ebola is ready.
Iran creates a ‘controlled maritime zone’ in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority says in a post on X that there will be a “controlled maritime zone” at the Strait of Hormuz.
Putin and Xi sign 20 deals
During a two-day state visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino–Russian Treaty of Friendship, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed over 20 agreements ranging from trade and technology to cultural cooperation. Xi lauded the relationship as a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination” at its highest level, while Putin called ties “unprecedented.”
West Bengal allocates land to BSF for installing barbed wire along border
The West Bengal state government has handed over 27 kilometers of land to the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in the first phase for construction of barbed wire along the Bangladesh border.
‘Cockroach Janata Party’ in the discussion; Why are thousands of Indian youth joining?
An unprecedented satirical political movement has started in India over a controversial remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant. After the Chief Justice compared unemployed youth to ‘cockroaches’ during a hearing, thousands of youth are joining a virtual platform called ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) on social media.
China, Russia signed more than 20 agreements including major gas pipeline project
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have signed more than 20 agreements, including renewed plans for the construction of the long-discussed “Power of Siberia 2” gas pipeline between the two countries.
Xi and Putin hold talks in Beijing after Trump’s visit ends
A US delegation has reportedly thrown away all gifts received from China over fears of espionage and security risks, sparking widespread international discussion.
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 IS members
At least 175 members of the Islamic State (IS) group have been killed in a joint air and ground operation conducted by Nigerian and US forces over the past three days, Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday (May 19).
Pakistan court hands death sentence to man convicted of killing TikTok star Sana
A court in Pakistan has sentenced a man to death over the murder of a teen social media influencer Sana Yousaf, whose killing last year sparked nationwide outrage over women’s safety.