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Large cargo ship sinks off Kochi; Oil and chemical spill risk persists

Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil.

IPL 2025: RCB handed huge boost ahead of Playoffs, Josh Hazlewood rejoins squad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have received a huge boost ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs as star bowler Josh Hazlewood is set to return to the team.

Can China sustain its growth amid trade tensions?

China has maintained a tough stance in its trade war with the United States. On the surface, this defiance seems justified. China holds a 300 billion dollar trade surplus with the U.S., exporting crucial products like smartphones, industrial machinery, and rare-earth minerals used in advanced technologies.

Royal showdown: Canadian PM’s daughter Cleo Carney & Belgian Royal Princess Elisabeth caught in Harvard-Trump row

Royal showdown: Canadian PM’s daughter Cleo Carney & Belgian Royal Princess Elisabeth caught in Harvard-Trump row

India pushes for Pakistan’s return to FATF grey list

As part of its push to globally isolate Pakistan, India is intensifying efforts to have Pakistan re-enter the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, grey list. But what exactly is FATF, and why does it matter for Pakistan’s economy?

India lobbies global powers against Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a sharp warning to Pakistan. Speaking at a rally in Rajasthan, he said Pakistan would pay a heavy price, economically and militarily, for every terrorist strike on Indian soil.

'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Bangladesh on brink: NCP leader warns army-backed leader could replace interim govt

A key Bangladeshi party leader who was at the forefront of the revolt that ousted Premier Sheikh Hasina has warned that a coup to take place in Dhaka's interim government might be around the corner. The leader of the National Citizen Party, which consists of a coalition of students who spearheaded the uprising that ended Hasina's 15-year iron-fisted rule last year, says he's worried about an anti-democratic future.

Hamas grapples with severe financial hassle amid war with Israel: Reports

Hamas facing unprecedented financial crisis amid war with Israel Reports

Bangladesh: Yunus govt calls for unity amid political row

Capping a week of political unrest in Dhaka, Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is warning of the perils of what he calls authoritarianism.

Over 80 per cent of Chinese banks fall below profit line as Trump tariffs bite

Business & Economy: In March, the Chinese government announced a 500-billion-yuan ($69.4 billion) capital injection during the National People’s Congress to stabilise banks.

Bad food, low security, and $100,000 watch: A peek inside Trump's 'private' dinner party for buyers of his meme coin

US President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for the top 220 buyers of his $TRUMP meme coin on Thursday (May 22).

India: Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR, waterlogging reported in several areas

In India, heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorm and strong winds lashed the capital New Delhi and its neighboring areas on the intervening nights of Saturday and Sunday following a red alert issued by India's Met Department.

US prez Donald Trump takes credit for US military might in speech to West Point graduates

Trump addresses graduating cadets at West Point Academy, takes credit for U.S. military might in rally-style speech

The future of science labs is AI

Science labs across the world are witnessing a transformation, backed by AI and automation, making tasks faster, smarter and more efficient. Watch this video to know more.

PSG beat Reims to win French Cup ahead of Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan by winning the French Cup on Saturday as Bradley Barcola scored twice in a comfortable 3-0 win against Reims.

This Tom Cruise co-star was 'eight months pregnant' during Mission Impossible Final Reckoning fight scenes

Hayley Atwell revealed that she was ‘eight and a half months’ pregnant while shooting for Mission Impossible Final Reckoning. She still did all her action scenes.

New study debunks Covid 'lab-leak' theory, claims virus didn’t originate in Wuhan

A recent study by the University of Edinburgh claims that COVID-19 didn’t originate from Wuhan, China. Published on May 7, the study involved researchers from 20 institutions across the US, Europe, and Asia. The new findings challenge the "lab-leak theory" previously supported by US President Donald Trump. Researchers analyzed around 167 bat coronavirus genomes and traced the origins of the virus.