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12 May 2026


World News

Israel shoots down first missile from Yemen

Israel has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen for the first time since the current conflict began, marking a new phase in…

Trump’s ‘Strait of Trump’ remark draws attention

US President Donald Trump has stirred reactions after jokingly calling the Strait of Hormuz the “Strait of Trump” during a speech, at…

Nepal ex-PM arrested over GenZ protest crackdown

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested over his alleged role in last year’s deadly “Gen Z” protests, in…

Elon Musk joins Modi‑Trump call on Iran conflict

In an unusual development, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), joined a phone call this week between Indian Prime…

Israel kills Iran’s revolutionary guard navy chief

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that a targeted Israeli airstrike killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

Periasamy Kumaran appointed India’s envoy to UK

India has appointed senior diplomat Periasamy Kumaran as its next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by the…

US currency to carry Trump’s signature

In a significant policy change, the US Treasury will introduce Donald Trump’s signature on new paper currency, marking a departure from a…

Balen Shah to take oath as Nepal PM

Former rapper Balendra “Balen” Shah, 35, will take oath as Nepal’s Prime Minister today, becoming the youngest person to hold the post.…

Iran rejects US peace proposal, sets 5 conditions

Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the ongoing war, stating it will agree to a ceasefire only if its own…

Bangladesh bus plunges into Padma river, 24 dead

A tragic accident in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of at least 24 people after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma…