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Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead | 'Choose your side': TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata in open revolt against Abhishek | Fresh trouble for Abhishek Banerjee! Calcutta HC orders TMC MP to appear before CID in forgery case by 6 pm today | 'No resignation, no retreat': Cockroach Janta Party takes paper leak protest nationwide | TCS goes all-in on AI! Partners with Anthropic, gives Claude access to 50,000 employees | Viral video outrage! Ola driver brutally assaults 70-year-old man over spitting row; arrested after Shinde's personal intervention | Mamata under pressure! Third Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik quits, hints at BJP move | Sonia Gandhi reportedly floats ‘Ghar Wapsi’ offer to Mamata Banerjee | Modi-Trump meet back in focus as report hints at G7 sidelines talks in France | Mamata's troubles deepen! Sushmita Dev quits Rajya Sabha, Himanta meet sparks BJP buzz

You’d be speaking French: King Charles III jokes with Trump in viral White House moment

Apr 29, 2026, at 12:08 pm

King Charles III, on a state visit to the United States, lightened the mood at a White House dinner on Tuesday by joking that without Britain, Americans might be speaking French.

Donald Trump’s face, gold signature to appear in new US passports—Here’s why

Apr 29, 2026, at 09:45 am

The US government will soon issue specially designed passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump, according to media reports citing a State Department official.

Carney to attend European summit in Armenia, push security ties and global investment

Apr 29, 2026, at 02:20 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Yerevan, Armenia, from May 2 to 4 to attend the European Political Community Summit, marking the first time a non-European leader has been invited to the gathering.

White House dinner shooting suspect posted anti-Trump rants, Hitler comparisons: Report

Apr 28, 2026, at 10:04 pm

As investigators piece together the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the social media activity of suspect Cole Tomas Allen has come under intense scrutiny.

UAE leaves OPEC, OPEC+ amid global energy crisis

Apr 28, 2026, at 07:10 pm

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its withdrawal from both OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant development in global energy dynamics amid ongoing disruptions in oil supply.

Buddhist monks on Thailand trip arrested with 110 kg of cannabis at Sri Lanka Airport

Apr 28, 2026, at 06:45 pm

At least 22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110 kg (242 lbs) of cannabis — illegal in the country — hidden in their luggage.

Shocking UN Warning: Taliban-ruled Afghanistan may lose 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030

Apr 28, 2026, at 09:46 am

Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.

Iran mocks Trump with viral Lego video, says “he’s dreaming he defeated us”

Apr 28, 2026, at 09:20 am

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has defeated Iran in the ongoing conflict, but Tehran has responded with yet another Lego-style satirical video on X, mocking the American leader and suggesting that he is merely “dreaming.”

Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder to boost awareness and preparedness

Apr 28, 2026, at 05:15 am

Ottawa: Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder, a national platform designed to give the public clear, accessible information on flood risks and hazards across the country.

Canada launches $25B sovereign wealth fund to drive economic growth

Apr 28, 2026, at 02:42 am

Ottawa: Canadain Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of the Canada Strong Fund, a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund aimed at financing major national projects and strengthening the country’s economic resilience.

Federal court arraigns suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting attempt; faces life sentence

Apr 28, 2026, at 01:00 am

The man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, has been formally arraigned in federal court on charges including attempted assassination of the US President Donald Trump and firearms offences, in a case that has shaken Washington’s political and media establishment.

Gunfire, then a storm of theories: Conspiracy claims flood social media after White House dinner scare

Apr 27, 2026, at 11:15 pm

Within minutes of gunfire near the high-profile White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, social media platforms were flooded with speculation, conspiracy theories and unverified claims — many suggesting, without evidence, that the incident had been staged.

‘I’m stuck in a loop’: Indian student in Canada shares gruelling work-study struggle, internet reacts

Apr 27, 2026, at 04:08 pm

An Indian student recently shared her experience of struggling to balance her work life and studies in Canada, reflecting the tough situation international students find themselves in foreign lands.

'One equals four': Iran issues ‘quadruple strike’ warning to Gulf nations after Trump's threats

Apr 27, 2026, at 03:39 pm

Iran has issued a strong warning to neighbouring Gulf countries, cautioning them against supporting the United States amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Iran sets conditions for US talks—Peace first, Strait of Hormuz next, nuclear issue last

Apr 27, 2026, at 03:14 pm

Iran has outlined a three-stage framework for potential negotiations with the United States, placing the end of the ongoing conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of any discussion on its nuclear programme.

Not on target list, calm on phone! Kash Patel's viral video during White House shooting sparks questions

Apr 27, 2026, at 02:16 pm

Questions have emerged over why Kash Patel was not included in an alleged target list following a shooting incident during a White House Congressional Dinner, even as a video showing him on his phone during the episode circulated widely online.

Top LeT commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi gunned down in Pakistan—Mystery gunmen strike again

Apr 27, 2026, at 10:22 am

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to media reports.

Three days missing, then tragic end: Body of Hindu temple worker recovered in Bangladesh village

Apr 27, 2026, at 09:11 am

The body of a Hindu man, identified as Nayan Das, who worked as a temple caretaker, was found hanging from a tree in Khurushkul union under Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila in Bangladesh, three days after he was reported missing from his home.

Pakistan-China partnership expands: 100 medical centres set for big upgrade in Balochistan

Apr 26, 2026, at 10:52 pm

The Chinese government has extended support to the healthcare sector in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a focus on improving maternal and newborn care across 100 medical centres in seven districts of the province.

White House dinner shooting: Suspect Cole Allen says he intended to target Trump administration officials

Apr 26, 2026, at 10:33 pm

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, identified as Cole Thomas Allen,told law enforcement after his arrest on Saturday night that he intended to target officials from the Trump administration, according to media reports.

Pakistan: Bomb blast near Balochistan Minister’s home sparks panic, CCTV captures suspects fleeing

Apr 26, 2026, at 07:39 pm

A bomb exploded near the residence of Balochistan’s Minister for Irrigation, Mir Sadiq Umrani, in Dera Murad Jamali, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to media reports.

Iran drops Lego-style video mocking Trump after White House dinner shooting chaos

Apr 26, 2026, at 07:19 pm

Iran has released a Lego-style animated diss track mocking US President Donald Trump, just hours after chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner following a shooting incident on Saturday.

Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired tonight” remark goes viral after real gunfire at White House dinner

Apr 26, 2026, at 06:03 pm

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s interview, in which she said “there will be some shots fired tonight,” has gone viral online due to the timing of the remark, coming just before chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when a gunman targeted the event.

Middle East tension: IDF eliminates 3 Hamas operatives, including the October 7 infiltrator

Apr 26, 2026, at 04:39 pm

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed the elimination of three Hamas operatives, including one who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023 attack.

German Navy to deploy minehunter to Mediterranean amid possible Hormuz mission

Apr 26, 2026, at 04:29 pm

The German Navy plans to deploy a minehunting vessel to the Mediterranean in the coming days for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.

UK couple who won a house 60 years ago just hit the lottery again

Apr 26, 2026, at 03:23 pm

A British couple who won a house in a sweepstakes 60 years ago have struck luck again—this time by winning the lottery, according to media reports.

Violence has no place: PM Modi joins world leaders in condemning White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting

Apr 26, 2026, at 02:24 pm

World leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, on Sunday condemned the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC and expressed relief that President Donald Trump remained unharmed in the attack.

Gunman targeting White House event attended by Donald Trump stopped in time, taken into custody

Apr 26, 2026, at 01:09 pm

A 31-year-old man, identified by multiple media outlets as Cole Thomas Allen, has been taken into custody following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.

Pakistan: Unidentified men attack police stations in Balochistan, policeman killed

Apr 26, 2026, at 12:11 am

A Pakistani policeman was killed and four others were injured after unidentified armed assailants targeted two police stations in the Dhadar and Mal areas of Kachhi and Noshki districts on Friday, according to media reports.

Iran delegation meets Pakistan leadership, leaves US talks hanging in diplomatic limbo

Apr 25, 2026, at 08:45 pm

Uncertainty over the second round of US–Iran talks intensified after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership in Islamabad without confirming participation in direct negotiations with Washington.