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12 May 2026


World News

India, South Korea target stronger trade ties

India and South Korea have agreed to deepen their partnership and sharply increase bilateral trade over the next few years. During talks…

IMF, World bank restore Venezuela ties

After years of isolation, International Monetary Fund and World Bank have decided to restore ties with Venezuela, offering a glimmer of hope…

US defence secretary faces row over fake Bible quote

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under criticism after quoting lines linked to the film Pulp Fiction during a prayer event,…

Trump announces 10-day Israel–Lebanon ceasefire

A temporary 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to begin within hours, after an announcement by US President Donald Trump…

Saudi Arabia gives Pakistan $3 bn financial boost

Saudi Arabia has pledged an additional $3 billion in financial support to Pakistan, offering much-needed relief to the country as it faces…

Trump says China won’t arm Iran amid Hormuz tensions

US President Donald Trump has said that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, as tensions in the Middle East…

US ends Russia-Iran oil waiver, India impacted

The United States has decided not to extend a key sanctions waiver that had allowed countries like India to continue buying oil…

Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, 250 people missing

A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in the Andaman Sea, where a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized, leaving hundreds missing and feared dead.…

Italy pauses defence deal with Israel

Italy has decided to pause its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, signalling growing concern over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.…

Israel, Lebanon hold rare direct talks after decades

In a rare and significant step, Israel and Lebanon have held direct talks for the first time in decades, raising cautious hopes…