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  How a Chinese-origin missile may have helped Iran down a US F-15E Strike Eagle

  May 30, 2026 22:29 IST

  A report has emerged that the Iranian forces had used a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile to shoot down the F-15E Strike Eagle, a 4.5 generation aircraft, of the US military last month.

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  How a theft call led to a Gujarat man's arrest in US over sex trafficking of minors

  May 30, 2026 15:40 IST

  The two minor girls, aged 15 and 16, were brought to AmericInn hotel in Nebraska last year where they were instructed to have sex with hotel staff "for a reduced room rate". They were told they had no choice "but to engage in sex acts as directed".

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  Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire claim: Here’s what Tahran said on final understanding to end conflict

  May 30, 2026 6:46 IST

  Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state television, "Tehran has said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago. None of the Western parties can use the language of 'must' when they talk about the Islamic Republic of Iran."

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  Trump hints at lifting Hormuz naval blockade, Iran says US President 'misleading' on peace deal

  May 29, 2026 23:54 IST

  Trump claimed that any naval blockades affecting the waterway would be lifted and described ongoing or recent efforts to clear underwater mines, which he said had been removed in part by US naval operations. He added that any remaining mines should be swiftly eliminated by Iranian authorities.

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  Vance says US, Iran 'very close' on deal, but Trump's approval awaited

  May 29, 2026 8:22 IST

  On Thursday, several media reports claimed that the US and Iran have reached a preliminary understanding to extend the ceasefire. However, Vice President JD Vance said it is unclear whether President Donald Trump would approve it.

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  Iran says American aircraft shot down in Bushehr province, US rejects claim

  May 29, 2026 6:55 IST

  The reported incident comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following recent military exchanges and ongoing diplomatic efforts related to ceasefire negotiations in the region.

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  Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for the first time: Know the reason

  May 29, 2026 6:44 IST

  The UN has, for the first time, listed the armed and security forces of both Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist on conflict-related sexual violence. Israel and Russia have rejected the allegations, while the UN cited verified patterns of sexual violence in the respective conflict zones.

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  Netanyahu directs Israeli military to expand control over Gaza, says IDF to take 70% territory

  May 29, 2026 6:35 IST

  Under a ceasefire arrangement reportedly reached in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces had withdrawn to a demarcation known as the "yellow line," leaving them in control of about 53 per cent of Gaza.

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  US, Iran near deal? Tehran on board for nuclear talks, ceasefire extension; Trump's approval awaited

  May 28, 2026 22:55 IST

  This comes at a sensitive moment, as tensions between the two countries have continued despite the existing ceasefire. US Central Command said Kuwait intercepted missiles launched from Iran late Wednesday night. American officials described the incident as an 'egregious ceasefire violation.'

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  NSA Doval seeks global action against terrorism at Russia security forum: 'Avoid double standard'

  May 28, 2026 20:09 IST

  Doval took part in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters held in Moscow. The event was hosted by Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

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  US-Iran ceasefire stands rattled as Tehran, Washington trade strikes, Middle East on edge

  May 28, 2026 16:29 IST

  According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, the latest tensions began when Iranian forces fired warning shots at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday.

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  22-year-old student from Gujarat stabbed to death in Canada, body found near US border

  May 28, 2026 13:54 IST

  An Indian student was stabbed to death in Niagara, Canada. The student was a native of Gujarat and was residing in Canada to pursue her studies.

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  Kuwait reports missile, drone strike as US-Iran tensions push fragile ceasefire to brink

  May 28, 2026 12:32 IST

  Kuwait reported a suspected missile and drone strike as tensions surged following fresh US attacks on Iranian assets and Tehran's claimed retaliation. The region remains volatile with the Strait of Hormuz still closed.

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  In Parliament, Australia's Albanese hails ties with India, says 'will host PM Modi soon' | WATCH

  May 28, 2026 12:06 IST

  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, while addressing the Parliament on Thursday, said his country will host his Indian counterpart, PM Narendra Modi, soon. He also praised the ties between India and Australia, and said PM Modi's upcoming visit will only strengthen this relationship.

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  Extreme heat era set to begin? UN warns the coming five years will rewrite heat records globally

  May 28, 2026 11:10 IST

  A new UN climate assessment warns that Earth is poised for repeated temperature spikes above the 1.5°C threshold in the next five years, with 2027 likely to become the hottest year ever.

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  'Behave or will blow you up': Trump warns Oman against siding with Iran over Strait of Hormuz

  May 28, 2026 10:28 IST

  US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, has warned Oman against siding with Iran over the reopening of Strait of Hormuz. Notably, Oman has been a key ally of the US in the Middle East.

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  US-Iran war LIVE Updates: US negotiators reach final leg of Iran deal, final nod awaited from Trump

  May 29, 2026 7:19 IST

  US forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and later struck a drone control site in Bandar Abbas. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it hit a US airbase and warned of stronger retaliation if the US continues its operations.

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  US carries out fresh strike in Iran, hits military facility near Strait of Hormuz

  May 28, 2026 6:53 IST

  The US military shot down four drones launched from Iran and struck a control center in the port city of Bandar Abbas. The strike in Bandar Abbas prevented a fifth drone from being launched.

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  Israel claims two senior Hamas operatives eliminated in Gaza strikes: Know all about them

  May 28, 2026 6:41 IST

  'The operation was carried out on the instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz,' Israel PMO said in a post on X.

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  Ebola outbreak: India sends emergency medical aid to Congo amid rising cases across Central Africa

  May 28, 2026 6:29 IST

  India has dispatched urgent medical supplies to bolster Congo's fight against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, now declared a global public health emergency. Africa CDC confirmed receipt of diagnostics, therapeutics and infection control materials, which will be rapidly deployed to affected areas.

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  'Iran negotiating on fumes, wants deal': Trump vows to 'finish the job' as peace talks hang fire

  May 27, 2026 23:28 IST

  On the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, Trump vowed that the key shipping route would remain open for everyone. He said the US will keep a watch on it but no country is going to control it.

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  'You'll be destroyed if you back Israel': Pak-nurtured Lashkar leader warns Asim Munir on Iran deal

  May 27, 2026 21:36 IST

  Lashkar-e-Taiba deputy chief and alleged Pahalgam attack mastermind Saifullah Kasuri has reportedly threatened the Pakistani government and Asim Munir over any move to support Israel. In a video, Kasuri warned that backing Israel would face “total destruction” and violent consequences.

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  Pakistan puts Lahore road renaming plan on hold amid backlash from 'extremist elements'

  May 27, 2026 10:27 IST

  Several historic streets, alleys, and roads in Lahore were renamed over the past decades, replacing British-era and Hindu-associated names with those of Islamic, Pakistani, or local figures.

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  'Pakistan will have to accept consequences of sponsorship to terrorism': India at UNSC

  May 27, 2026 9:31 IST

  India delivered a powerful rebuttal against Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing Islamabad of persistent support for terrorism and radicalism. New Delhi rejected comments on Jammu and Kashmir made in the China-Pakistan joint statement and reasserted its territorial sovereignty.

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  Iran begins restoring internet after long blackout, slams recent US strikes as show of 'bad faith'

  May 27, 2026 7:06 IST

  Iran condemned the latest US strikes as a ceasefire breach even as it slowly restored internet access after a months-long blackout. Tensions deepened over the restricted Strait of Hormuz, global food supply risks and a high-profile execution.

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  US senator calls Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran war 'problematic', backs Abraham Accords push

  May 27, 2026 6:27 IST

  This comes after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump's push for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords, stating that the country would not support any agreement that conflicts with the country's "fundamental ideologies",

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  Four, including two teens, killed after train hits school bus in Belgium's Buggenhout town

  May 26, 2026 17:20 IST

  The accident triggered a major emergency response, with rescue and relief teams rushing to the site. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of casualties or injuries.

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  Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State in India, says agreement with Iran is possible within a few days

  May 26, 2026 12:29 IST

  Marco Rubio said there were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress.