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Air travel is becoming more expensive and less predictable worldwide as airlines grapple with a growing fuel crisis linked to tensions in West Asia. What was expected to be a busy summer travel season is now facing turbulence, with fewer flights and rising fares likely to hit passengers across regions.

Yasser Abbas is reportedly seeking a larger role within Fatah, the movement led by his father. The move could signal a shift in internal dynamics as succession questions surround Mahmoud Abbas.

After TMC’s defeat in the 2026 West Bengal polls, Mamata Banerjee refused to resign as Chief Minister, alleging unfair elections. However, under constitutional convention and Article 164, a CM must prove majority or step down, leaving the Governor to decide the next course.

India’s automobile market has started the new financial year on a strong note, with retail sales rising nearly 13% from last year in April. According to dealer body FADA, India recorded sales of 2,610,000 units. Experts say the surge reflects improving affordability, supportive interest rates, and robust rural demand, signals that consumer sentiment remains resilient despite global uncertainties.

U.S. gasoline prices have surged past 4 dollars 50 cents per gallon for the first time since July 2022. The national average stood at 4 dollars 52 cents on Tuesday, as global oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Gulf.

The centre has approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, granting Vande Mataram legal status equal to the national anthem. The move, marking the song’s 150th year, would make disrupting or insulting it a cognisable offence punishable by jail or fine.

The U.S. and China may be clashing over tariffs, sanctions, and market access, but the real battle is playing out quietly in currency markets. At the heart of it is a growing push toward de-dollarisation, a slow but steady attempt to reduce the world’s dependence on the U.S. dollar.

Amid the countless congratulatory wishes that have come in for Vijay on his win at Tamil Nadu State elections, his Jana Nayagan co-star Pooja Hegde's message stands out. Here's why.

Is the global economy ignoring a looming crisis? Even as oil prices surge and energy risks intensify, markets are continuing their upward march. The S&P 500 has hit record highs, but economists warn the optimism may be misplaced. With inflation pressures rising and growth slowing, concerns are mounting that a ‘day of reckoning’ may not be far away.

A Khalistan-linked group has now claimed responsibility for the blast near the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar. In a chilling poster, the group has threatened more violence while invoking “revenge” for a police encounter. Scroll down.

Samsung Electronics has crossed the $1 trillion market capitalisation mark, becoming only the second Asian company after TSMC to achieve this milestone. Shares of the South Korean chip giant surged over 10 percent, tracking a global rally in artificial intelligence-linked stocks. The trigger is strong first-quarter earnings.

The Madrid fans, a few of them, meanwhile have started an online petition for Mbappe to be sold over concerns that the French player is saving himself for the World Cup.

Pakistani politician Shaheer Sialvi admitted that terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar received full military funerals following India’s Operation Sindoor, framing the designated terrorists as “freedom fighters.”

In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, reports suggest that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has secured 108 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. The results indicate strong voter support for the party’s campaign and leadership. The outcome is expected to reshape coalition dynamics and governance in Tamil Nadu, with reactions pouring in from political parties and analysts across the state.

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but is short of majority. Vijay must secure allies or win a floor test to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “playing games” in ongoing tensions with Washington, while insisting that Tehran is still interested in striking a deal with the United States. Speaking to reporters, Trump accused Iran of mixed messaging in negotiations and reiterated that despite its public stance, Iran “wants to make a deal.”

The One District-One Cuisine scheme approved by Yogi Adityanath maps signature dishes across 75 districts to boost branding and exports. However, the list notably excludes popular non-vegetarian staples like kebabs and biryani, sparking debate.

Abbas Araghchi met Wang Yi in Beijing ahead of Donald Trump’s China visit, amid tensions over Iran, oil trade, and the Strait of Hormuz, with the US urging China to pressure Tehran.

Ameesha Patel has safely reached Mumbai after a sudden disruption in the airspace that left her stranded for hours in Muscat along with other passengers on the flight. Read on to know more.