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PM Modi to depart for 5-nation tour on Friday, beginning with UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a five-nation tour starting Friday, with the UAE as his first stop. He will meet President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral and regional issues, including energy cooperation. This visit marks his first to a Gulf country since the West Asia conflict began.

Karoline Leavitt's glamorous stand-in tries to defend Trump's wild new 51st state plan... with a masterclass in saying nothing

Karoline Leavitt's glamorous stand-in tries to defend Trump's wild new 51st state plan... with a masterclass in saying nothingBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 22:22, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 22:22, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Inside Trump's 'monster' China security bubble after three assassination attempts and secret 'foreign terror plots' as Secret Service agents expose chilling threats stalking him

Inside Trump's 'monster' China security bubble after three assassination attempts and secret 'foreign terror plots' as Secret Service agents expose chilling threats stalking himPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:22, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 22:22, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Congress calls ex-chiefs of Kerala unit to brainstorm on next CM

Congress is expanding consultations to select Kerala's new chief minister, with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and leader of opposition V D Satheesan vying for the top post. The party leadership is engaging with former state presidents and other leaders to ensure the final nominee is well-received, amid speculation and potential backlash.

New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real

Politics New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real May 11, 20265:17 PM ET Elena Moore President Donald speaks, flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, during a press briefing shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images At a ti...

Abortion pill by mail allowed for at least 3 more days, the Supreme Court says

Abortion pill by mail allowed for at least 3 more days, the Supreme Court says May 11, 20265:14 PM ET Selena Simmons-Duffin Mifepristone, sold under the brand name Mifeprex by Danco Laboratories, is one of two medicines used in the preferred method of medication abortion and for miscarriage management. The company GenBioPro makes a generic version of the drug. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Supreme Court on Monday gave itself more time t...

Virginia Democrats ask US supreme court to revive voter-approved electoral map

New voting maps flipped four Republican-held seats to give Democrats an edge in redistricting race sparked by TrumpVirginia Democrats asked the US supreme court on Monday to revive a congressional map designed to boost their party’s chances in November’s midterm elections, turning to the court as Republicans – including allies of Donald Trump – seek to preserve narrow control of Congress.The case thrusts Virginia into an unusual, mid-decade redistricting showdown, as courts weigh whether lawmake...

The stakes of Trump's 2-day summit with Xi Jinping

President Trump will head to Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Henrietta Levin, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with analysis.

Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini photo sparks fury amid affair speculation

​Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini’s affair rumors have refused to die down in the last few weeks even after both of them strongly denied having anything other than a professional relationship with one another, sparking chaos among millions of fans around the world. While Mike Vrabel is back at work, it seems his personal life is hit by another scandal with Dianna Russini and now, millions are furious at him.

Zack Polanski facing sleaze probe as questions mount over whether Green Party leader paid council tax on a houseboat - or broke electoral law by registering to vote there

Zack Polanski facing sleaze probe as questions mount over whether Green Party leader paid council tax on a houseboat - or broke electoral law by registering to vote thereBy SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 21:59, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 21:59, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyer calls immigration case a ‘sham’ after revelation it was fast-tracked by DoJ

Palestinian activist is awaiting another legal decision on a separate track in a narrowing effort to stay in the USSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA lawyer for Mahmoud Khalil, the first noncitizen activist arrested in the Trump administration crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech, called his client’s immigration proceedings “preordained and a complete sham” after it was revealed that the case was prioritized to be fast-tracked.“These revelations make clear that this case has been...

Anthony Albanese prepares to break huge election promise in the federal budget: What you need to know

Anthony Albanese prepares to break huge election promise in the federal budget: What you need to knowREAD MORE: Why Aussies are flying their Australian flags upside-downBy ZAC DE SILVA and BEN MCKAY FOR AAP Published: 21:47, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 21:47, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Iran's Hormuz Standoff Just Rewired Trump's Beijing Summit With Xi

BusinessEnergyIran's Hormuz Standoff Just Rewired Trump's Beijing Summit With XiByGüney Yıldız,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I focus on the nexus of AI adoption, energy, and geopolitics.Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 04:38pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as th...

Virginia Democrats go to Supreme Court seeking to override redistricting decision

Virginia's highest court overturned the vote on new congressional map last week.

UAE 'secretly carrying out strikes on Iran' including huge oil refinery attack

The UAE, armed with Western-made jet fighters and surveillance technology, is said to have been behind an attack on Iran's Lavan Island, sources familiar with the matter say

Can't intimidate us with barbed wire, says Bangladesh, puts border force on alert

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert.

EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers after months of deadlock

The assets of violent Israeli settlers and settler organisations are being targeted in a new EU sanctions package.

Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech

Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's SpeechJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondentPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has not included a second attempt to reform welfare in Wednesday's King's Speech, the BBC has learnt.The prime minister's first attempt to make significant changes to the welfare system, including restricting eligibility for some health-related benefits, resulted in a mass revolt of Labour MPs and an...

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Rod Stewart congratulates King for putting Trump ‘in his place’

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