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IPL 2025: GT punch Playoffs ticket as Gill-Sudharsan run riot against DC

Gujarat Titans officially booked their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) with two matches to go after they beat Delhi Capitals by 10 wickets.

Southern China's Guangxi battered by heavy rainfall

Torrential rains in southern China claimed three lives and caused one disappearance prompting authorities to issue the highest level flood alerts.

Portugal snap elections: Center-right Democratic Alliance faces center-left Socialists

Portugal is holding its third general election in three years. Polls suggest the country is bracing for yet another fragmented parliament. The election has proved to be a tough competition between the centerright democratic alliance led by Luís Montenegro and the center-left socialist party led by Pedro Nuno Santos. Watch in for more details!

IMF imposes 11 new conditions for release of next bailout tranche

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slapped 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of the next tranche of its bailout programme. This comes a day after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that IMF's fund to Islamabad can be used directly or indirectly to create terror infrastructure. The IMF said that it has taken note of the significant rise in tensions between Pakistan and India after the April 22 attacks. Watch in for more details!

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and unity in inaugural Mass before global leaders

At the end of the Mass, the new pope expressed hope for negotiations to bring a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine and offered prayers for the people of Gaza — children, families, and elderly who are “reduced to hunger,” he said, but made no mention of the hostages taken by Hamas.

‘Calculated harassment’: Ashoka faculty backs Professor Mahmudabad over Operation Sindoor ‘optics’ comments: Why was he arrested?

In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”

Indian-origin man living in US calls to scrap H-1B visa programme: 'Should be sent back to their home countries'

Joy expressed his opinion in response to a post by Republican Congressman Rich McCormick, who had voiced support for expanding domestic visa renewals for H-1B.

‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra linked to spying case

Police said Malhotra had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and also visited China. Officials believe she was in regular contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).

Breaking | India expresses interest in expanding bilateral cooperation with Iran

India's national security adviser Ajit Doval holds talks with Iranian counterpart Dr. Ali Akbar Ahmadian. During the call, Doval underscored Iran's constructive role in the region and expressed India's interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, especially in the development of Chabahar port and the International North South Transport Corridor. He also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support. Ahmadian affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilizations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration. Watch in for more details!

'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.

'Putin wants war': Russia sends 273 drones across Ukraine in largest attack since war began, hours before Trump-Putin talks

The drone strikes took place just one day before a scheduled phone call between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has been pushing for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

Backlash grows against pro-Pak nations; trade, travel with Turkiye, Azerbaijan take a hit

Countries that backed Pakistan during India's military strike in response to the Pahalgam terror attack are now facing a massive backlash. Bangladesh, Turkey and Azerbaijan — these three countries are now encountering a raft of economic and diplomatic consequences across multiple sectors. On the trade front for Bangladesh, India is limiting markets access to its readymade garments. In a drastic shift in its trade policy with Bangladesh, India has closed all land ports for these imports, signaling a hit worth over $700 million annually. The Directorate General of foreign Trade issued a notification restricting Bangladesh's readymade garment imports to just Kolkata and Mumbai ports. Watch in for more details!

'Stop supporting nations that aid enemies': India's VP Dhankhar hits out at nations aiding Pakistan

Countries that backed Pakistan during India's military strike in response to the Pahalgam terror attack are now facing a massive backlash. Bangladesh, Turkey and Azerbaijan — these three countries are now encountering a raft of economic and diplomatic consequences across multiple sectors. On the trade front for Bangladesh, India is limiting markets access to its readymade garments. In a drastic shift in its trade policy with Bangladesh, India has closed all land ports for these imports, signaling a hit worth over $700 million annually. The Directorate General of foreign Trade issued a notification restricting Bangladesh's readymade garment imports to just Kolkata and Mumbai ports. Watch in for more details!

Cannes 2025: Robert Pattinson's Die, My Love receives 9-minute standing ovation

Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence's thriller Die, My Love received standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival. The film released in Unites States on May 17, 2025.

Top 10 news: LeT terrorist killed in Pak; Hamas head Sinwar's body found, & more

Top 10 news: LeT terrorist killed in Pak; Hamas head Sinwar's body found, & more

PL: Everton win on Goodison farewell, Vardy makes it 200 in Leicester swansong

Home of the Toffees since 1892, Goodison will play host to Evertons women from next season as the men move to a new 52,000 capacity stadium.

Breaking | LeT operative Razaullah Nizamani accused in 3 key terror attacks in India killed

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. This comes days after India's Operation Sindoor killed as many as 100 terrorists in Pakistan's terror sites.

LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pak: List of attacks he planned in India

LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pakistan: List of attacks he planned in India

US: Tornadoes and storms kill 27 people across US Midwest and South

A series of violent storms and tornadoes tore through parts of the US leaving at least 27 dead. Kentucky has been worst hit. These are the images of the trail of destruction in Kentucky. Devastating tornado damaged homes, tossed vehicles and left many people homeless. According to the authorities 18 died and 10 suffered alone in the state.