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Iran closes western airspace amid reports of possible US military action

Iran shuts western skies as US strike fears grow.

Iran shuts western skies as US strike fears grow. Tehran, Washington divided as secret nuclear mediation efforts continue. Iran on Saturday issued new airspace restrictions across the western part of the Tehran Flight Information Region, tightening controls as diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict continued. The Notice to Air Missions, OIIX A1010/26, effectively closed […]

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Take forward reforms, PM tells Ministers

PM urges ministers to push reforms faster for progress.

PM urges ministers to push reforms faster for progress. Ministers met amid Iran war fears and economic uncertainty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a rare full meeting of his Council of Ministers in New Delhi on May 21, 2026, using the occasion to send a clear message: India’s reform push cannot slow down, even as

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‘Good signs’ seen in Iran talks, but US has alternatives: Rubio

Rubio sees hope in Iran talks, warns alternatives remain.

Rubio sees hope in Iran talks, warns alternatives remain. On the 84th day of the American‑Israeli war on Iran, tensions showed faint signs of diplomatic movement but remained overshadowed by escalating military and economic risks, especially at sea. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “good signs” emerging from negotiations with Tehran, while

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PM Modi returns to India after five-nation tour

PM Modi returns home after successful five-nation diplomatic tour.

PM Modi returns home after successful five-nation diplomatic tour. Prime Minister Modi visited UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy during his diplomatic tour beginning May 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday, May 21, after completing a tightly scheduled five-nation tour that produced a string of agreements on energy, defence and

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Trump paused Iran strike after Gulf warning over Haj: Report

Trump halts Iran strike after Gulf Haj warning

Trump halts Iran strike after Gulf Haj warning Haj 2026 begins amid rising Iran-Israel tensions. According to Middle East Eye and CNN, leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE pressed Washington to hold off, arguing that any escalation during one of Islam’s most sacred periods could trigger widespread instability across the region. Trump signalled

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Cockroach Janata Party takes Indian internet by storm after CJI’s remarks

Cockroach Janata Party sparks laughter across India’s buzzing internet

Cockroach Janata Party sparks laughter across India’s buzzing internet Cockroach Janata Party gains lakhs of followers overnight When the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reportedly likened certain activists and journalists to “cockroaches” during a courtroom hearing, it touched a nerve far beyond the bench. His words — later clarified, then partially retracted — ignited

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US orders quarantine for 2 cruise passengers amid hantavirus outbreak

US quarantines two cruise passengers amid hantavirus health scare

US quarantines two cruise passengers amid hantavirus health scare CDC chief Dr Jay Bhattacharya signs emergency quarantine orders CDC acting director Jay Bhattacharya approves emergency quarantine orders Omaha — US health officials on Tuesday, May 19, moved to tighten monitoring of passengers tied to a hantavirus outbreak by issuing formal quarantine orders for two people

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Iran says return to war will bring ‘surprises’ as Trump threatens ‘full assault’

Iran warns of surprises as Trump threatens massive assault

Iran warns of surprises as Trump threatens massive assault Washington and Tehran remain locked in tense diplomatic deadlock. The US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 82nd day on Wednesday, May 20, as tensions between Washington and Tehran flared anew. Public exchanges between US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underscored how close

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India–Italy ties gain unprecedented momentum, say Modi and Meloni

Modi, Meloni strengthen India-Italy friendship with renewed shared vision

Modi, Meloni strengthen India-Italy friendship with renewed shared vision India, Italy ties blend growth, creativity and ancient wisdom When two ancient civilizations find new ways to walk together into the future, something special happens. Today India and Italy stand at such a moment. Our ties — once rooted in respect and friendship — are now

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