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Speed, precision caught Pakoff-guard: Ex-IAF vice chief on Op Sindoor

‘The most important change Op Sindoor brought to the India-Pak dynamic is that Islamabad will now be far more circumspect before attempting any mischief’| India News

After winning 2 seats each, Vijay, Suvendu face a choice

Suvendu Adhikari, who had defeated Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in 2021 assembly polls, is said to be front runner for the CM’s post.| India News

Schmutzler wins the GOP primary for Indiana state Senate

Schmutzler wins the GOP primary for Indiana state Senate

US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal

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Supreme Court seeks govt response on unclaimed deposits, heir access

The court was hearing a PIL that sought information of unused or dormant accounts to be put out on a centralized website for the benefit of legal heirs to access them| India News

Kash Patel says FBI was initially 'kept out' of Nancy Guthrie investigation

FBI Director Kash Patel criticized authorities in Arizona for their handling of the Nancy Guthrie case, telling Sean Hannity on a podcast that the sheriff’s office investigating her possible abduction sidelined the agency for days.“What we, the FBI, do is say, 'Hey, we’re here to help,'” Patel told Hannity on an episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" released Tuesday.

Donald Trump announces pause to 'Project Freedom' as he hails 'great progress' in peace talks with Iran

Donald Trump has announced a pause to the US military operation guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz - dubbed Project Freedom - citing "great progress" in peace talks with Iran.On Tuesday night, the President wrote on his Truth Social platform that the decision was "based on the request of Pakistan and other countries" and "the tremendous military success that we have had during the campaign". He added: "Additionally, the fact that great progress has been made toward a complete...

Former NY news anchor gets life-saving liver donation from longtime viewer

NewsWorldAmericasFormer NY news anchor gets life-saving liver donation from longtime viewerAmy McGorry, 56, asked for help finding a living donor in a video posted on March 11Andrea Cavallier Wednesday 06 May 2026 01:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b...

Michelle Davis wins the GOP primary for Indiana state Senate

Trump-backed Michelle Davis wins the Republican primary for Indiana state Senate District 41, NBC News projects.

Inside Trump's Cabinet power shuffle: Golden boy Rubio rushed to Rome to smooth tensions with Pope... as insiders reveal brutal reason JD Vance has been left behind

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is jetting off to the Vatican this Thursday on a diplomatic rescue mission to salvage America's fractured relationship with the pontiff. Insiders explain what the plans really are.

US to Pause Guiding Ships While Seeking Iran Deal: Trump

President Donald Trump said he would pause a US-led effort to help stranded ships exit the Strait of Hormuz to see if an agreement with Iran to end the war could be finalized. Bloomberg's Derek Wallbank breaks down the developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner cannot be sent to the UK for trial 'because of Brexit'

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner cannot be sent to the UK for trial 'because of Brexit'By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:35, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 01:36, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Ohio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor races

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsOhio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor racesTrump’s endorsement continues to carry weight in Ohio, which favored him three times for presidentJulie Carr Smyth Wednesday 06 May 2026 01:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":tru...

Explosive new criminal investigation twist in JP Morgan alleged sex slave scandal

Explosive new criminal investigation twist in JP Morgan alleged sex slave scandalREAD MORE: Glamorous JP Morgan exec accused of turning married male broker into her office sex slave: Claims of viagra spiking and litany of obscene forced acts that made him cry By LUKE KENTON, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 01:25, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 01:25, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Karl Stefanovic's blunt message for the Albanese government after Australia's top banker exposed major interest rates problem in rare intervention: 'Dacked'

The Albanese government has denied it was 'fiscally dacked' by the Reserve Bank of Australia after it announced another cash rate hike.

अमेरिका ने ‘प्रोजेक्ट फ्रीडम’ पर लगाया अस्थायी ब्रेक, ईरान से डील की उम्मीद में डोनाल्ड ट्रंप का बड़ा कदम

Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war.Trump's so-called "Project Freedom" to help vessels leave the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint to the Gulf where Iran has seized control in response to being attacked, began on Monday.'Epic Fury', offensive stage of Iran war, is 'over': RubioTrump announces 'Project Freedom', es...

EU helps Kiev, which sees conflict with Russia as its last chance to survive — portal

The portal wrote that the Ukrainian authorities also view the conflict with Russia as a means of enrichment

Vivek Ramaswamy wins the GOP primary for Ohio governor

Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican primary for Ohio governor, NBC News projects. He will face Amy Acton, a former state health director, who won the Democratic nomination without opposition, in the general election.

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrowJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorPAWe stand on the cusp of the biggest set of elections since the general election two years ago.Tomorrow morning, polling stations will be open in communities across Scotland and Wales, as voters choose who should run their devolved governments - and they will be open too in many, but not all, parts of England, as more than 5,000 seats on 136 councils are cont...