Donald Trump says Musk will be 'back and forth' at DOGE as Tesla CEO exits govt role

In a press conference held at the Oval Office Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk appeared together to mark Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an unconventional advisory body created by executive order. While Musk's formal role is coming to an end, both men emphasised that his involvement in Washington is far from over. Wishing Musk well on his last official day, Trump made it clear that this isn't a full goodbye. "Elon’s not really leaving," the president said. “He’ll be back often — he’s part of the team and always will be.”

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Etienne-Emile Baulieu, Scientist Who Invented Abortion Pill, Dies At 98

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP.

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"He'll Always Be With Us": Trump Gives Farewell To Musk After DOGE Exit

US President Donald Trump hosts a grand Oval Office farewell for Elon Musk on Friday as the world's richest man ends his turbulent reign as the government's cost-cutter-in-chief.

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How Trump Administration Targeting Chinese Students Was Years In The Making

In 2023, in a campaign trail, Trump vowed to ban "Christian-hating communists, Marxists and socialists" from the country, shut down China-funded Confucius Institutes on U.S. college campuses and even prosecute Chinese researchers and professors.

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Earthquake in Pakistan: 4.4 magnitude quake strikes near Multan

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude struck Pakistan on Thursday with epicentre reported to be near Multan in the Punjab province, India's National Center for Seismology said.

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Pahalgam mastermind Saifullah Kasuri spotted at Lashkar rally in Lahore, Hafiz Saeed's son Talha also present

Saifullah Kasuri, the senior commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who planned the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, made a public appearance as he was spotted at a rally in Lahore. According to media reports, the rally was organised by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) to mark the anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear tests. Talha Saeed, son of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, a designated terrorist by India, was also present with Kasuri. 

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Who Is Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas Chief In Gaza Declared Eliminated By Israel?

Muhammad Sinwar, the elusive Hamas military chief in Gaza who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday had been eliminated, has long been at the top of Israel's most wanted list.

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Kuwait: BJP MP Baijayant Panda says India will retaliate strongly against terrorism from Pakistan

BJP MP Baijayant Panda, who is leading an all-party delegation to Kuwait, on Tuesay stated that India will no longer remain silent in the face of terrorism from Pakistan and will respond strongly. Moreover, Baijayant Panda demanded that Pakistan must end terrorism on its soil and stop spreading misinformation.

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UK Woman, 21, Arrested In Sri Lanka For Smuggling Deadly Drug Made From Human Bones

A 21-year-old former flight attendant from the UK is facing up to 25 years in a Sri Lankan prison after being caught allegedly smuggling over 100 pounds (approximately 45 kg) of a deadly new synthetic drug made of human bones.

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Indian strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase caused more destruction than reported, new satellite pics show

Recent satellite imagery suggests that Pakistan’s strategically important Nur Khan airbase sustained more extensive damage during India’s Operation Sindoor than earlier believed. A fresh assessment reveals that a large complex near the strike site has been demolished, expanding the perceived footprint of the Indian Air Force's precision strikes.

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Muhammad Yunus won't step down as Bangladesh govt head, affirms commitment to people amid tiff with Army

Amid reports of considering resignation, Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Saturday called an unscheduled meeting of the advisory council to review a brewing unease involving his administration, political parties and the Army, according to media reports. Earlier, Yunus cited difficulties in working amid the failure of political parties to find common ground for change as he considered stepping down as chief adviser. In the meeting, there was a detailed discussion on the three major responsibilities entrusted to the government—elections, reforms and justice.

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French Mountaineer Benjamin Vedrines Sets New Mont Blanc Speed Climb Record

Rising French mountaineering star Benjamin Vedrines broke the record for the fastest ascent and descent of western Europe's highest mountain Mont Blanc, beating a mark that had stood for over a decade, his team said Sunday.

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Ukraine: Kyiv faces large-scale Russian drone, missile attack with massive explosions heard throughout city

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early Saturday (May 24), with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city, forcing many Kyiv residents to take shelter in underground subway stations. The nighttime Russian attack came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was agreed on by the two sides at a meeting in Istanbul last week. The agreement was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year-old war.

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Germany: 12 injured in knife attack at train station in Hamburg city, three critical

A knife attack at Hamburg's central train station on Friday evening left at least 12 people injured, Germany's Bild newspaper reported. 

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'Victims Of Pak Terrorism Predominantly Civilians': Indian Envoy At UN

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly criticized Pakistan's actions at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.

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"Dehumanising": Students Caught In Harvard Crisis Speak To Foreign Media

There are 6,800 international students in Harvard that make up about 27% of Harvards enrollments this year. About one-third of its foreign students are Chinese and 700 are Indian.

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Google Faces DoJ Probe For Violating Antitrust Law In AI Tech Deal: Report

The US Justice Department is probing whether Alphabet's Google violated antitrust law in its agreement with Character.AI that allows the tech giant to use the AI startup's technology, Bloomberg Law reported on Thursday.

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Iran Warns To Hold US Responsible For Israeli Attack Ahead Of Nuclear Talks

Iran warned it would hold the United States responsible for any Israeli attack on its atomic facilities, on the eve of a new round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.

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LGBTQ Thai Horror-Comedy 'A Useful Ghost' Turns Political In Cannes

Film director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke felt Thailand's popular gay cinema needed to branch out and do more politics, so he enlisted one of the country's top influencers to help.

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First aid trucks enter Gaza nearly after three months of Israel's blockade

After nearly three months of Israel’s complete blockade of food, medicine and other supplies, first aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, the United Nations and Israel said. Five trucks carrying baby food and other humanitarian aid entered Gaza, home to over two million Palestinians, through the Kerem Shalom crossing, according to COGAT, the Israeli defense body responsible for coordinating aid to the territory.

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Israel allows limited humanitarian aid into Gaza after nearly three-month blockade

In a significant development, Israel on Sunday stated that it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade, days after global experts on food security warned of famine.

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US Influencer's 3-Year-Old Son Dies After Being Found Unconscious In Pool

The toddler was found unresponsive in the pool and hospitalised in critical condition.

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US Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection For Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court allowed Donald Trump's administration on Monday to strip about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States of a temporary protected status given under his predecessor Joe Biden.

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Pakistan imitates India again: Islamabad to send its 'peace' delegation on global stage

In the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor, which has exposed Pakistan's deep ties to terrorism on the world stage, Islamabad is trying to salvage its global image. In an effort to mimic New Delhi's recent diplomatic initiatives, Pakistan has announced it will send a delegation abroad to make its "case for peace." This decision comes after India formed seven multi-party delegations to update global leaders on its counter-terror operation and showcase the country's unified stand against cross-border terrorism.

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'Too Easy LoL': 10 inmates escape New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall behind toilet | Watch video

At least ten inmates escaped from a jail by crawling through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall on Friday in New Orleans city of the United States. As per details, the incident occurred when the only guard assigned to their cell was away to get food. Just above the hole used in the escape, messages had been scribbled on the wall — including one that read "Too Easy LOL," with an arrow pointing directly at the opening.

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Israel Warns Houthi Leaders After Striking Yemen Ports

Israel threatened to target the leadership of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels after the air force struck two rebel-held ports on Friday, following repeated Houthi missile attacks in recent days.

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Russia, Ukraine Agree To Swap 1,000 Prisoners Of War From Each Side

Russia said on Friday that the first direct talks with Ukraine in more than three years had yielded a deal to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each soon and to resume talks after each side had set out its vision for a future ceasefire.

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"Malicious Actors" Using AI To Pose As Senior US Officials: FBI

Malicious actors are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages to impersonate senior US officials in a scheme to gain access to the personal accounts of state and federal government officials, the FBI said on Thursday.

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Pakistan to compensate JeM terrorist Masood Azhar with Rs 14 crore following Indian strikes?

In what comes as a significant development from Pakistan, reports suggest that Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif is likely to offer Rs 14 crore compensation to UN-designated terrorist and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. Azhar lost 14 members of his family, and the Pakistani state has sanctioned Rs 1 crore for each individual killed in the Indian airstrikes, The Tribune India reports. The compensation will be paid to the legal heirs, implying that if Azhar determines himself as the legal heir, he may end up with the whopping amount. 

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Murder leaves a print: Cigarette pack smokes out killer in 48-year-old California case

Nearly 48 years after the murder of a young woman in California, a thumbprint found on a cigarette pack has led to the arrest of the suspected killer. Willie Eugene Sims, 69, was arrested in Jefferson, Ohio, in connection with the 1977 strangulation of Jeanette Ralston, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said. Sims, who appeared in an Ashtabula County court on Friday, will be extradited to California to face murder charges.

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More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso, JNIM claims responsibility

More than 100 people, mostly soldiers and aid workers were killed in an attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso, local residents said on Monday. The attack on several locations, including a military base and the long besieged strategic town of Djibo, was reported, said an aid worker actively involved in dialogues in Burkina Faso's hard-hit communities. A student from the area said her father was among those killed.

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"Give Them Chance At Greatness": Trump To Remove US Sanctions On Syria

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would remove all sanctions against Syria, saying they had served an important function, but it was now time for Syria to move forward.

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UK's Immigration Crackdown To Impact Indian Students, Workers

There was a mixed reaction as British PM Keir Starmer on Monday set out tighter new rules to clamp down on soaring immigration figures, which is set to impact Indians as one of the largest groups of student and skilled worker visa applicants to UK.

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif claims ceasefire, expresses hope for talks on water, Jammu and Kashmir with India

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a televised address to the nation on Saturday night, reiterated his claim that Pakistan has agreed to a ceasefire with India, expressing hope for dialogue on longstanding disputes, including Indus water sharing and the status of Jammu and Kashmir. "We have declared a ceasefire and hope for dialogue on crucial issues such as water sharing and Jammu and Kashmir," Sharif said.

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"Productive Talks": Official Says US, China Reach Deal To Cut Trade Deficit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported "substantial progress" in US talks with China's top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up.

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Afghanistan calls Pakistani claim of Indian missile strike baseless, India terms it 'propaganda'

The governments of India and Afghanistan have strongly rejected recent allegations made by Pakistan, which claimed that Indian missiles had struck Afghan territory amid escalating regional tensions. Both nations labelled the accusations as baseless and part of an ongoing disinformation campaign orchestrated by Pakistani state agencies.

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World Reacts After India, Pakistan Agree To Stop Firing

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes.

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Donald Trump, US President, fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and its agenda.

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Trump Urges "Quick De-Escalation" Of India-Pak Conflict: White House

US President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict between India and Pakistan de-escalate "as quickly as possible," the White House said on Friday.

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Indian-Origin Man, 37, Stabbed To Death Inside Bank Branch In England

A 37-year-old man stabbed to death while inside a bank branch in the eastern England city of Derby has been formally identified as Gurvinder Johal.

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Once A Jewel, Australia's Ningaloo Reef Now Faces Coral Bleaching Crisis

Australia's Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's longest near-shore coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, is showing alarming signs as the coral has lost its natural colour.

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If India backs down, we will definitely wrap up this tension: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

As Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that Islamabad would 'wrap up' this tension 'if India steps down.'

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Iran's Foreign Minister To Meet S Jaishankar As India-Pak Tensions Surge

Iran's foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will begin his maiden visit to New Delhi tonight. On Thursday, he will meet his counterpart S Jaishankar, and together, they shall co-chair the 20th Joint Commission meeting between India and Iran.

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Balvinder Singh Sahni, Indian-origin billionaire, jailed in Dubai for money laundering: Who is he?

Dubai-based Indian billionaire Balvinder Singh Sahni, also known as 'Abu Sabah,' was sentenced to five years in jail last week by a Dubai court on charges of money laundering. The court also ordered the confiscation of 150 million AED (approximately Rs 344 crore) from him, according to Gulf News.

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Putin dials PM Modi to condemn Pahalgam terror attack, accepts invitation to visit India

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday dialled PM Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. On the phone call, the Russian President conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism.

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Pakistan's ammunition shortage raises alarming questions about military readiness

Pakistan's military preparedness has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of a severe shortage in artillery ammunition, a consequence of extensive arms deals with Ukraine and Israel. While these international sales provided much-needed financial inflows, they have gravely weakened Pakistan’s defence capabilities, raising alarms over its ability to sustain prolonged conflict. Analysts estimate that Pakistan’s forces could maintain high-intensity combat operations for no more than four days, leaving vital weapon systems vulnerable to destruction by any impending hostile action.

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'At first, it was very scary': Man gets himself bitten by snakes hundreds of times, scientists studying blood

A man from the United States, who goes by the name Tim Friede, has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, often on purpose. Scientists are now studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long been fascinated with reptiles and other venomous creatures, as he used to milk scorpions' and spiders' venom as a hobby and kept dozens of snakes at his Wisconsin home.

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European carriers start avoiding Pakistani Airspace as India-Pakistan tensions rise after Pahalgam attack

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack that took 26 lives, Islamabad decided to close its airspace for all Indian airlines. In a latest development, European airlines, including Air France, British Airways & Swiss flights, have avoided using the Pakistani airspace. In a post on X, flight tracking site Flightradar24 said, "Air France, British Airways & Swiss flights adjusting routing since yesterday to avoid crossing through Pakistan. Some airways in northern Pakistan are NOTAM’d unavailable through May, leading to adjusted routings with Pakistan as well." The post further added, "Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and LOT are joining the list of airlines routing around Pakistan today." 

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'Hope Pakistan cooperates with India in hunting down perpetrators': JD Vance on Pahalgam attack

India should respond to the Pahalgam terror attack in a way that does not lead to a larger conflict in the region, while Pakistan should cooperate with its neighbour to make sure the terrorists operating in its territory are "hunted down", US Vice President JD Vance has said.

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Scientists Uncover Secret To Success Of Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg And Bill Gates

Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are three of the most successful CEOs in the world. And scientists may have found their secret now.

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'Aapka General bhi...': Army vs Police face-off in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa exposes security situation in Pakistan

A video is going viral on social media which shows extreme anger against the Pakistan Army in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The video exposes the internal security situation in Pakistan as a Pashtun police officer at Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is seen blocking a convoy of the Pakistani Army from entering a police station. 

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Wildfires force evacuations near Jerusalem, Israel receives global firefighting support

Israel declared a national emergency as massive wildfires swept through forested areas near Jerusalem on Thursday, prompting evacuations, road closures, and an international firefighting response. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that strong western winds could push the fires into the capital itself, raising alarm across the nation. “We are now in a national emergency, not just a local one,” Netanyahu said in a video message. “The priority right now is defending Jerusalem.” He called for urgent deployment of more fire engines and the creation of firebreaks to prevent the flames from reaching populated zones.

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Department Store Harrods Is Latest UK Retailer To Be Hit By Cyber Attack

London department store Harrods said on Thursday hackers had attempted to break into its systems, the third high-profile cyber attack on a UK retailer in two weeks, following incidents at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op Group.

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