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World 5/25/2026

A surprise Trump call, A R Rahman show, Jaishankar & Rubio in tow—Sergio Gor takes centre stage - ThePrint

A high-wattage US-India cultural and political conclave in Delhi, orchestrated by former Trump and Rubio aide Sergio Gor, became a flashpoint for future US foreign policy as Donald Trump made a surprise live call from Florida. Addressing an audience that included Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Senator Marco Rubio, Trump lauded Prime Minister Modi and expressed profound affection for India, declaring, "Anything India wants, they get." The event, featuring a performance by music icon A.R. Rahman, highlighted a concerted effort to cultivate robust ties and mend fences ahead of the upcoming US Presidential Election Cycle.

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A surprise Trump call, A R Rahman show, Jaishankar & Rubio in tow—Sergio Gor takes centre stage - ThePrint
World 5/25/2026

'You Satanic Murderers': U.S. Marine Veteran Shows Minab School Horror In Shock Video | Watch

A searing video exposé by former Marine Sgt. Elias Vance has ignited a firestorm, graphically detailing the devastation of what he alleges were Tomahawk missile strikes on a Minab school during the Trump administration, directly attributing the catastrophic civilian deaths to then-President Donald Trump. The raw, first-hand account challenges long-held narratives about precision targeting and reignites the caustic debate over military accountability.

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'You Satanic Murderers': U.S. Marine Veteran Shows Minab School Horror In Shock Video | Watch
World 5/25/2026

Stealing the future

Pakistan's political landscape is bracing for significant upheaval after senior ruling party figure Rana Sanaullah indicated the government is again considering a constitutional amendment to raise the national voting age from 18 to 25. This move, discussed as part of deliberations for the 28th constitutional amendment, could disenfranchise an estimated 22 million young voters, or 16% of the electorate, primarily targeting the youth base of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

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Stealing the future
World 5/25/2026

Fresh US Attack On Iran Ahead? Trump Shares AI Bomb Image Amid Peace Deal Uncertainty

Former President Donald Trump has detonated a digital bomb, sharing an AI-generated image of a nuclear detonation over what appears to be an Iranian city, instantly sparking global alarm. This incendiary post comes at a hyper-sensitive moment, directly imperiling the precarious US-Iran Stabilization Accord nearing its critical ratification phase.

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Fresh US Attack On Iran Ahead? Trump Shares AI Bomb Image Amid Peace Deal Uncertainty
World 5/25/2026

South Korea aims to win Canada’s sub bid with showcase of ship in B.C. - Global News

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean is making an aggressive push to secure Canada's next-generation submarine contract, deploying a formidable KSS-III Batch-I submarine to British Columbia for a high-profile demonstration and joint exercises. This tactical showcase directly counters rival bids from European and Asian defense giants, aiming to prove operational capabilities and technological superiority ahead of Ottawa's pivotal decision on its multibillion-dollar fleet. This move highlights South Korea's growing assertiveness in the global defense export market.

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South Korea aims to win Canada’s sub bid with showcase of ship in B.C. - Global News
World 5/25/2026

WHO chief says hantavirus 'situation is stable for now'

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today confirmed the Hantavirus outbreak originating in South America remains "stable for now," with no new confirmed deaths since May 2. The update, delivered from Geneva, highlights a cautious but controlled situation following 12 reported cases and three fatalities, primarily clustered in the Chubut province of Argentina, raising ongoing concerns for regional public health authorities.

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WHO chief says hantavirus 'situation is stable for now'
World 5/25/2026

Russia ‘jams’ GPS signal of RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary in mid-air attack above the Black Sea

Russian electronic warfare units deliberately targeted a UK Royal Air Force jet carrying Defence Secretary John Healey, disrupting its GPS signal over the Black Sea in a brazen act of digital aggression. The incident, occurring as Healey returned from visiting British troops in Estonia, forced pilots to rely on alternative navigation methods, highlighting a dangerous escalation in Moscow's cyber-physical tactics against NATO assets. This direct interference with a high-level government official's transport marks a significant red line.

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Russia ‘jams’ GPS signal of RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary in mid-air attack above the Black Sea
World 5/25/2026

California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate

Sierra Vista, California, is reeling under a Level 4 chemical emergency after a hairline crack developed in a storage tank containing anhydrous hydrazine at an AeroJet Rocketdyne propulsion testing facility. This critical malfunction has forced the evacuation of 50,000 residents overnight, sparking fears of a catastrophic explosion or widespread toxic plume in a region vital to the aerospace industry.

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California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate
World 5/25/2026

Trump Pushes Arab Leaders to Join Abraham Accords Following Iran Deal

President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm, demanding that key Arab and Muslim-majority nations, notably Saudi Arabia, join the Abraham Accords following the recent finalization of a landmark Iran De-escalation Accord. In a weekend conference call with regional leaders, Trump reportedly made the expansion of normalized relations with Israel a condition for leveraging the broader stability promised by the new Iran agreement, aiming to fundamentally reshape the Middle East's geopolitical map.

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Trump Pushes Arab Leaders to Join Abraham Accords Following Iran Deal
World 5/25/2026

Trump says U.S. will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts

Former President Donald Trump, a pivotal voice in the Republican Party, recently declared the U.S. would not "rush into a deal" with Iran, a statement immediately intensifying diplomatic debate and drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the foreign policy spectrum. Critics argue this "strategic patience" risks emboldening Tehran to further escalate its uranium enrichment program, now reportedly nearing weapons-grade levels, potentially narrowing the window for a diplomatic resolution.

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Trump says U.S. will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts
World 5/24/2026

Breaking News: Suicide Blast in Quetta Near Railway Track Kills 26 People

A suicide blast in Quetta, Balochistan, has ripped through a busy railway crossing, killing 26 and injuring 70 near the Jaffer Express, marking a severe escalation of separatist violence. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a prominent Baloch nationalist group, swiftly claimed responsibility, alleging the train carried military personnel—a claim Pakistani authorities have yet to confirm.

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Breaking News: Suicide Blast in Quetta Near Railway Track Kills 26 People
World 5/24/2026

Marco Rubio in India LIVE: India-U.S. relations 'have not lost momentum'; hope to seal trade deal soon, says Rubio - The Hindu

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's high-stakes diplomatic tour in New Delhi concluded with strong affirmations of enduring India-U.S. strategic alignment, despite lingering friction points on trade and human mobility. During his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rubio expressed optimism for an imminent "early harvest" trade agreement, while also directly addressing India's persistent concerns over H1B visa bottlenecks and isolated incidents of anti-India racism.

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Marco Rubio in India LIVE: India-U.S. relations 'have not lost momentum'; hope to seal trade deal soon, says Rubio - The Hindu
World 5/24/2026

Starmer’s lame duck status risks policymaking paralysis in U.K.

Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party has been irrevocably weakened following a disastrous showing in this month's local elections, where the party lost over 200 council seats in traditional strongholds. The unexpected capitulation has plunged Starmer into an immediate "lame duck" status, severely curtailing his authority and risking significant policymaking paralysis for a party that was once seen as a government-in-waiting.

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Starmer’s lame duck status risks policymaking paralysis in U.K.
World 5/24/2026

Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo as outbreak continues to spread - Euronews

Three International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) volunteers have tragically died from suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in DR Congo's North Kivu province, igniting renewed alarm as the outbreak confirms cross-border transmission with new cases identified in neighboring Uganda. This grim development underscores the escalating severity and geographical expansion of a crisis that humanitarian workers are struggling to contain amidst deep-seated community mistrust and persistent regional instability.

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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo as outbreak continues to spread - Euronews
World 5/24/2026

Ministry of Health releases information on Ebola public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), following a rapid escalation to 30 confirmed cases and 15 deaths since last Sunday. This latest surge, concentrated in areas around Beni and Butembo, marks the DRC's 14th Ebola outbreak but is particularly alarming due to its nexus with active conflict zones and highly mobile populations.

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Ministry of Health releases information on Ebola public health emergency of international concern
World 5/24/2026

Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around itself

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) today reported detecting four sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the island, marking another sustained show of force from Beijing following President Lai Ching-te's recent inauguration. This latest incursion underscores China's unwavering pressure campaign aimed at intimidating Taipei and asserting its territorial claims, intensifying regional tensions.

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Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around itself
World 5/24/2026

Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook

Iranian state-sponsored actors, widely attributed to the notorious "Charming Kitten" (APT35) group, are intensifying sophisticated cyber espionage campaigns by weaponizing fake job opportunities. Security researchers have revealed these persistent threats leverage highly convincing social engineering tactics, specifically spear-phishing, to infiltrate critical aviation and energy firms globally, deploying advanced backdoor malware to secure long-term access and exfiltrate sensitive data.

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Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook
World 5/24/2026

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, signals Hormuz reopening, final details under discussion

US President Donald Trump has declared a new Iran Nuclear Deal "largely negotiated," suggesting talks are in the final stages, though Tehran immediately disputed his claim regarding the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This unexpected announcement signals a potential breakthrough in long-stalled efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, yet the public disagreement underscores the deep mistrust and complex concessions still at play.

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Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, signals Hormuz reopening, final details under discussion
World 5/24/2026

Ukraine’s Capital Kyiv Hit by Massive Missile, Drone Attack

Kyiv was rocked by an overwhelming barrage of Russian missiles and Shahed drones in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, May 24, 2026, marking one of the most intense aerial assaults on the capital in months. The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting a significant number of targets, but falling debris caused widespread damage, ignited fires, and resulted in civilian casualties across several districts, once again testing the city's strained air defense shield.

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Ukraine’s Capital Kyiv Hit by Massive Missile, Drone Attack
World 5/24/2026

How US’s tighter Green Card rules will affect Indians — and the options before them

In a seismic shift impacting hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized directives effectively shuttering the "adjustment of status" pathway for most new employment-based Green Card applicants. The move, taking effect July 1, 2026, mandates that individuals previously eligible to apply for permanent residency from within the US on temporary visas must now return to their home countries for Consular Processing, disrupting long-established immigration norms and sparking immediate outrage from immigrant advocacy groups and the tech sector.

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How US’s tighter Green Card rules will affect Indians — and the options before them
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