Top 10 world news: Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban, UK's 1st active gay footballer and more
Top 10 world news
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on Thursday (May 19) that the embargo on palm oil exports will be lifted in the coming week, bringing relief to global markets where prices of edible prices have soared due to trade disruptions, the Ukraine conflict and global warming
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Indonesia announces to lift palm oil exports ban from Monday
Indonesia, the world's top palm oil producer, had stopped the exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and some derivative products since April 28 in a bid to tame soaring prices of domestic cooking oil.
Afghanistan girls' school education issue linked to hijab, Taliban promises 'good news' soon
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No Pandya as Auqib Nabi earns maiden ODI call-up; Mayank returns for WI T20Is| check full squads
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce named one of the victims in $35 million ponzi scheme
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Trump praises India’s Opium crackdown, hails anti-drug efforts
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Sydney Sweeney defends provocative ad choice, the internet is still not impressed
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Former India player Diana Edulji wants Smriti Mandhana to replace Harman as skipper at the earliest
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Trump calls Canada-EU associate membership plan ‘laughable’ and threatens 'very serious tariffs'
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Protests erupt over migrant housing plan in Piddington
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Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Govt order
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Europe wants a common playbook for security threats, seeks security beyond NATO
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Formula One reveals the 2027 race calendar; Monaco to host sprint race for the first time
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All Indian goods to get duty-free access to New Zealand
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Bigg Boss 20: Mahhi Vij reveals she lost Yuva role to Kareena Kapoor; 'didn’t work out in my favour'
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Lionel Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or over Mbappe and Yamal, says Diego Simeone
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US House votes 417-3 to pass Ratepayer Protection Act targeting AI data center electricity costs
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Hong Kong unveils 11 new measures to boost birth rates, offers higher cash bonuses and housing perks
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Former OpenAI researcher warns of growing risks from Artificial Intelligence
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Veteran actor Anant Nag honoured with Indian cinema’s highest award
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AUS vs SA: Steve Smith still gets 'little flashbacks' from sandpaper gate
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Pakistan naval vessel returns to harbour with 'severe damage' after collision with Indian warship in Arabian Sea
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Fed raises rates for first time in 3 years, Kevin Warsh defies Trump as inflation mounts
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Katrina Kaif’s postpartum weight is not the problem; your gaze is
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Taiwan seeks deeper India ties as direct flights restart soon and chip projects advance
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Daayra movie review: Kareena Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran shine in Meghna Gulzar’s cop-versus-cop crime thriller
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Saudi Vs Houthis: Yemeni military rebels clash with Houthis
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Pak batter Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency rejected by court
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US trade tariff: 100% tariff targets Russian buyers amid trade tensions
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's sons Kasim & Sulaiman claim their father is 'tortured' in jail
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New OTT releases this week (September 14-20, 2026): Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Trump gets new power to hit India, China with up to 100% tariffs as US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday: Italian PM Meloni sends birthday wishes
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‘Imagine 50 AI fighters cornering one manned jet’: India’s mobbing doctrine eyes a new era of air warm
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Saudi vs Houthis: Riyadh claims to have shot Houthi drone targeting Mecca
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US Treasury rallies global financial institutions for Op Economic Outcast to isolate Iran
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India breaks silence on US Russia sanctions bill, 100% tariff threat: ‘Committed to energy security’ for 1.4 billion
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Pakistan boycotts chess match against Israel at Olympiad
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Want to get married within a year? Why 18 lakh people rush to Jaipur for ‘sacred henna’
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Suriya and Jyothika say ‘I do’ again after 20 years! See their dreamy wedding pics
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Abhishek Sharma rises to No. 2 in T20Is; ENG’s Robinson 3rd after record Pakistan Tests
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The Early Spring season 2 is happening, but fans have one request - 'don't change the actors'
Since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the group has made numerous promises regarding women's rights in the country. However the group has failed to keep its promises, instead, the group has issued diktats curbing the rights of Afghan women and girls.
Elon Musk warns of political attacks on him and plans to ‘vote Republican’
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, said today that he will now vote Republican, intensifying his attacks on Democrats in new tweets. He went on to say that he used to support and vote for Democrats because they were "primarily the compassion party," but that they had now turned into a party of "division and hate."
Expensive coffee: Customer at Italy coffee bar calls police over price of espresso
After an upset client complained to the police over the price of a hot drink, a Florence coffee shop was fined $1,048. On Monday, the Florence coffee shop Ditta Artigianale was fined for failing to publish the price of a cup of coffee on its counter. One client had complained to the police about the $2.01 price of a decaffeinated cup of coffee.
World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns
The world'soceansgrew to their warmest andmostacidiclevels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened globalclimatecommitments.
Superstitious Cambodian PM changes his birth date to avert bad luck
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has decided to change his official date of birth to the date he was actually born in order to closely align with the Chinese zodiac calendar.
Watch: Ex-US prez George Bush condemns Iraq invasion instead of Ukrainian war in major gaffe
Former US president George W Bush made a major slip-up when he condemned the “brutal” and “unjustified” invasion of Iraq instead of referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Jake Daniels becomes UK's 1st active gay male professional footballer; reveals 'inspiration'
Young English soccer player Jake Daniels came out in the open of being gay earlier this week. Thus, he became the first male active professional football player(since 1990 when Justin Fashanu revealed the same) who openly revealedhis sexuality, i.e. being gay.
Watch: Pope Francis says he needs a shot of tequila for his knee pain
Pope Francis has been suffering from severe knee discomfort, prompting his medical experts to recommend a wheelchair, cane, and physical therapy to aid his recovery. However, it appears that the Pope has a different plan in mind.
Raj Kundra porn case: ED files money laundering charge against Shilpa Shetty's husband
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case against businessman Raj Kundra in connection with the production and circulation of pornography films. Kundra is married to Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.