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#Gravitas U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India is seen by many as a recalibration effort towards India-U.S ties. The question is, has he been able to not just recalibrate, but repair and reinforce the once-strong relationship?

Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has been shaken after three MLAs resigned from their party and reportedly joined the ruling TVK led by Chief Minister Vijay. The sudden defections have triggered allegations of “horse trading” and intensified political tensions in the state. Opposition parties have accused the ruling establishment of engineering the switch, while the developments have sparked a fresh debate over party loyalty and electoral ethics in Tamil Nadu politics. The situation continues to evolve as both sides trade sharp accusations over the high-profile political shift.

Turkish riot police ​fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on ‌Sunday, fuelling a crisis at the heart of Turkey's democracy. Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade. There were no reports of injuries during the intervention.

Amid speculation that an agreement between U.S. and Iran is imminent, Tehran warned that its finger is on the trigger. Similarly, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran of an escalation yet again if it doesn't agree for a deal. Amid this, an Iranian delegation arrived in Qatar for talks as part of the diplomatic process to end the war.

According to the WHO, since the Ebola outbreak was declared in the DRC on May 15, at least 10 confirmed deaths, 220 suspected fatalities and nearly 900 suspected infections have been reported.

On May 15, 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, presiding over a Supreme Court bench, described unemployed young Indians as ‘like cockroaches’ who, failing to find jobs, turn to social media, journalism, and RTI activism to ‘attack the system.’ He called such individuals ‘parasites of society.’ These were not words spoken by a politician at an election rally or by a television anchor in prime-time fury. They were spoken, on the record, by the occupant of the highest judicial office in the Republic of India, the officer constitutionally charged with being the final guardian of every citizen’s dignity.

Senior Tamil Nadu police officer RV Ramya Bharathi and Minister S Keerthana face intense backlash as viral clips catch them smiling and laughing during media interactions regarding the brutal Coimbatore child rape-murder case.

A fresh controversy has erupted in the United States after the State Department deleted a post on a question linked to anti-Indian rhetoric, sparking political backlash and diplomatic attention. Marco Rubio responded to the row by saying “every country has stupid people,” while stressing that such remarks do not represent America as a whole.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made key remarks on South Asia and regional diplomacy, describing Pakistan’s role as “tactical” in Iran-related mediation efforts while distinguishing it from India’s bilateral issues with Pakistan. The comments highlight Washington’s evolving diplomatic positioning as tensions across multiple regions continue to shape global foreign policy priorities.

Russia has reportedly launched an Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine, triggering fresh fears of a major escalation in the ongoing war. The attack comes amid intensified battlefield clashes and rising global concern over the conflict’s next phase. Watch the video to know more on this!

On May 25, several personalities from the entertainment and other fields were honoured by President Droupadi Murmu with Padma Awards, including Dharmendra, whose wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, accepted the honour on his behalf.

Although reports described it as a “ban”, FWICE has only asked its affiliated members and technicians not to work with Ranveer Singh until the issue is resolved.

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado held a massive rally in Panama City on the weekend of May 23-24, 2026. She announced her intention to run for president again and vowed to return to Venezuela from exile before the end of the year to lead a democratic transition.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday (May 26).

As the world’s largest recipient of remittances, India’s forex inflows on that account grew from $10 billion in 1998 to a record $135 billion in 2024/25. Total reserves have fallen from $728 billion in late February to $ 689 billion in mid-May triggering a forex crunch.

The warning came as fresh Russian strikes across eastern Ukraine killed at least four people, including two civilians in Kharkiv region’s Dergachi town, while nearly two dozen others were injured, according to local officials.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment following an early-stage skin cancer diagnosis.

Iran denied imposing transit tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that recent vessel fees cover essential navigational services and environmental protection amid dropping traffic and rising regional maritime tensions.

An emotional Stan Wawrinka waved a final goodbye to Roland Garros after a gruelling four-set, first-round defeat to Jesper de Jong at the 2026 French Open. Read the legendary champion's moving farewell speech.