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India postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28-31 in New Delhi, after discussions with African partners due to the evolving Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.

Israel could be heading toward another snap election after lawmakers took the first formal step toward dissolving the country’s parliament, a move that threatens the survival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government at a time of war. WION Decodes.

Iran is reportedly reviewing a new proposal from the United States amid high-stakes diplomatic talks, as tensions remain extremely fragile. Donald Trump warned that negotiations are on the “borderline of a deal or strikes,” highlighting the risk of military escalation. Meanwhile, an Iran-flagged oil tanker was released in the Gulf of Oman, adding another layer of complexity to already strained US-Iran relations and regional security concerns.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of thoughtful gifts to world leaders during his five-nation tour. The gifts showcased Indian heritage, ranging from ancient art, rare textile and fine produce of fruits and millets.

Burhan was one of the main accused to have allegedly planned and helped in arranging the logistics to carry out the Pulwama terror attack.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast an early Southwest monsoon onset over Kerala around May 26, as large parts of India continue to battle extreme heatwave conditions with temperatures touching 48 degrees.

Founded by Musk in 2002, SpaceX has grown into the world’s largest private space company through reusable rocket technology and its Starlink satellite internet business.

South Korean actor Lee Min Ki, best known for his roles in Face Me and The Beauty Inside, among others, is reportedly caught up in the tax evasion controversy. The actor's agency has now responded to it.

Delhi is preparing for a record-breaking surge in electricity demand this summer as soaring temperatures push energy consumption to new highs. Power authorities are ramping up supply and grid management efforts to avoid shortages during peak usage hours.

X Corp has lost a legal battle in Australia after a court found the platform failed to comply with child safety information requests and delayed response for 38 days. Authorities say the case involves serious regulatory breaches linked to online safety obligations. The ruling could lead to financial penalties and increased scrutiny on how global tech platforms handle harmful or sensitive content across jurisdictions.

Scientists have discovered a smiley face spider in Uttarakhand, on the foothills of the Himalayas. The surprising thing is that the arachnid has only been found in Hawaii till now. But this is an entirely different species, yet it has a similar pattern.

Makers unveiled the trailer of Bandar, featuring Bobby Deol as the lead role. Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, the film is set to release in cinemas in June.

A shocking case from Bhopal has sparked nationwide outrage after 33-year-old Twisha Sharma was found dead at her matrimonial home. Her family alleges severe dowry-related torture, while police have formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the case. The court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of her husband, who is now absconding. Six police teams are actively searching as disturbing allegations of abuse and pressure emerge.

While giving the suggestion to the young workforce about how to stay ahead in the digital world he gave the example of Elon Musk’s driverless car.

Nonprofit watchdog group American Oversight and the American Historical Association had filed a lawsuit to prevent loss or destruction of historical presidential records. A federal court judge ruled that the Presidential Records Act is likely constitutional.

Ayushmann Khurrana recently performed live on the Indian Idol stage while promoting his new film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. The actor recalled being once rejected from the music reality show during his struggling days.

Large parts of India continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions on Friday, with temperatures soaring close to 47 degrees Celsius in several cities. Here’s a look at some of the hottest cities in India today (May 21).

According to the US Justice Department, the fund would provide a formal process for people alleging political targeting to seek financial compensation, formal apologies and other forms of redress.

If aliens ever come visiting Earth, they would not be in their physical form. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says they would send a robotic probe first, just like humans do. They would definitely be a threat to us because of the advanced technology they would possess.