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US-Iran War LIVE: Ceasefire Teeters as Trump Threatens ‘Even Harder’ Strikes While Iran Gears Up for ‘Forceful Response’

editor@republicworld.com (Melvin Narayan) — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:53 +0530

Thu May 21 2026 02:41:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)Trump Official Warns Iran of Unprecedented Military Action Over Deal HoldoutUS-Iran War LIVE: Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, warned Iran's leadership about a critical u

Trump Jokes About Running For Israel PM, Claims '99% Approval' Amid US-Iran Tensions

editor@republicworld.com (Melvin Narayan) — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:53:26 +0530

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after joking that he could “run for prime minister in Israel,” while claiming he enjoys “99 per cent” approval in the country amid the ongoing Iran conflict.Speaking to reporters before departing for an event, Tru

'Nausea & Dizziness': 3 Dead In New Mexico, First Responders Decontaminated After Exposure To Unknown Substance

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:40 +0530

MOUNTAINAIR: Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders had to be quarantined and assessed Wednesday for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a suspected drug overdose at a rural New Mexico home, authorities said.New Mexico State

Trump Warns Iran Strike Is ‘Days Away’ If Nuclear Deal Fails: ‘Won’t Let Them Blow Up the World’

editor@republicworld.com (Garvit Parashar) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:36 +0530

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that the military campaign up to this point has been “very popular,” brushing off pushback from his political opponents.Speaking with journalists at the White House, Trump's rem

TikToker Sana Yousaf, Murdered For Rejecting A Man, Finally Gets Justice As Killer Sentenced To Death

editor@republicworld.com (Nidhi Sinha) — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:24 +0530

Islamabad: Umar Hayat, the 23-year-old man who killed 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf last year, has been sentenced to death. A court in Pakistan has also directed him to pay 2.5 million rupees compensation to Sana's family.Sana Yousaf was shot and killed inside her

'In No Hurry': Trump on Reaching a Deal With Iran Over Strait of Hormuz; Says Netanyahu 'Will Do Whatever I Ask Him To Do'

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:25:06 +0530

Washington, D.C.: President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran on Wednesday, declaring that the U.S. must open the Strait of Hormuz while emphasizing a deliberate pace in dealings with Tehran and highlighting his influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.S

First Time for Taiwan: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ Wins International Booker Prize

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:47:30 +0530

London: In a landmark moment for Taiwanese letters, author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King have been awarded the 2026 International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue, the first time a work from Taiwan -- and the first originally written in Mandarin Chinese -- has claimed

'Over 800 Italian Companies in India...': PM Modi Announces Upgradation of India-Italy Ties to Special Strategic Partnership

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:14:37 +0530

Rome, Italy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the elevation of bilateral relations with Italy to a Special Strategic Partnership, marking a significant milestone in ties between the two nations during his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Ro

India, Italy Unveil 5-Year Action Plan to Drive Global Growth; PM Modi Sets 20 Billion Euro Trade Target

editor@republicworld.com (Garvit Parashar) — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:14:14 +0530

India and Italy are set to pioneer a fresh model of global cooperation centered on joint innovation and manufacturing. The announcement came on Wednesday from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as both nations move to solidify their economic and strategic alliances under a comprehensi

'Parishram Hi Safalta Ki Kunji Hai...': Meloni Flaunts Her Hindi At Joint Presser With PM Modi

editor@republicworld.com (Nidhi Sinha) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:10:39 +0530

Rome: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni addressed a joint press conference in Rome on Wednesday, during which the Italian leader noted that the two nations are now closer than they have ever been in history.During the presser, Meloni a

Risk of Ebola Spread Is High Regionally But Low Globally: WHO

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:51:24 +0530

Bunia: The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday the risk of spread of the Ebola virus in Congo and Uganda is high at national and regional levels, but low at the global level.The risk assessment came as the leader of the WHO team in Congo said the outbreak, which has led t

US Plans To Shrink Forces Available To NATO During Crises: Sources

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:35 +0530

Washington: The Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the U.S. would ‌have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis, three sources familiar with the matter said.Under

Pakistan Air Force Training Jet Crashes In Punjab’s Mianwali, Pilots Ejected Safely

editor@republicworld.com (Garvit Parashar) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:56:39 +0530

A major military accident unfolded in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province on Wednesday, May 20, when a fighter jet crashed during a routine flight. The incident, which occurred near the Mianwali district, triggered immediate panic among local residents as the aircraft came down.#B

China's Xi, Russia's Putin Praise Ties at Beijing Talks; Energy in Focus

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:05:37 +0530

BEIJING: China and Russia's leaders lauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links.President Xi ‌Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun

Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur…: US State Secretary Marco Rubio’s First Visit To India Begins On May 23

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:35:49 +0530

Washington DC [US]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23-26, during which he will travel to Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi, according to an official release from the US Department of State.The White House release stated that Rubio will di

Putin Visits China To Reaffirm Russia Ties As Xi Also Seeks Stable US Relations After Trump Summit

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:27:28 +0530

Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday night in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing.Putin’s plane landed in Beijing, where he was greeted by Chinese Foreign Mini

Will End War 'Very Quickly' As Iran Wants To Make Deal 'So Badly': US President Trump Says 'Oil Prices to Plummet'

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:16:08 +0530

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that Iran wanted to make a deal "so badly" and asserted that the ongoing conflict would end "very quickly."Speaking at a press conference, President Trump also said oil prices would decline sharply in the coming p

'Welcome to Rome, My Friend': Italian PM Meloni Extends Heartfelt Welcome To PM Modi In Italy

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:48:32 +0530

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation tour. Sharing a picture with PM Modi on X, Meloni wrote, "Welcome to Rome, my friend!."Welcome to Rome, my friend! 🇮🇹🇮🇳 p

US Senate Passes Resolution To Curb Trump’s Iran War Powers In 50-47 Vote, 4 Republicans Join Democrats

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:29:35 +0530

Washington: The US Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, according to CBS News.Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50-47 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining most Democrat

Awkward Moment For US Treasury Chief As Chinese Guards Block Scott Bessent At State Banquet | WATCH

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:21:09 +0530

Beijing: Donald Trump’s state visit to China last week was overshadowed by a series of awkward confrontations and diplomatic stumbles, including an incident involving his Treasury secretary Scott Bessent outside one of Beijing’s most important government buildings. A purported vi

Trump Wins Lifetime Tax Immunity In IRS Deal As US Govt Permanently Drops $10 Billion Tax Probes Against US President And Family

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Wed, 20 May 2026 05:33:53 +0530

Washington: The US government has agreed to permanently abandon all current tax inquiries involving President Donald Trump, his sons and the Trump Organisation. According to settlement papers published on Tuesday, the decision represented an unprecedented exercise of executive au

US Slaps Sanctions On Over 50 Iran-Linked Firms, Vessels In ‘Economic Fury’ Crackdown On Shadow Banking

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Wed, 20 May 2026 04:37:56 +0530

Washington: The United States on Tuesday announced sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran's financial and petroleum networks, designating more than 50 companies, individuals and vessels accused of helping Tehran evade sanctions and generate billions of dollars in revenue.The actio

5 Months After 3rd Divorce, Princess Diana's 61-Year-Old Brother Charles Spencer Ties Knot With Girlfriend Cat Jarman In Secret Ceremony

editor@republicworld.com (Nidhi Sinha) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:39 +0530

Arizona: Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, has tied the knot with bioarchaeologist and podcaster Cat Jarman, at a secret ceremony in Arizona, USA. The wedding, which is Spencer's fourth marriage, comes just five months after his third divorce was finalis

'No Compromise, No Double Standards': PM Modi on India's Stand on Terrorism After Nordic Leaders Meet

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:54 +0530

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised India's steadfast support for peace initiatives in conflict zones, asserting that the country will continue to back efforts for an early resolution of ongoing wars in Ukraine and West Asia.Speaking after his meeting wi

Russian President Vladimir Putin To Visit India in September For BRICS Summit in Delhi

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:57:00 +0530

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on September 12 and 13, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov announced on Tuesday. In less than a year, this will be Putin's second trip to India. He had earlie

US-Iran War LIVE: UN Calls For 'No Constraint' on Hormuz Access, Trump Says 'Very Positive Development' In Talks With Tehran

editor@republicworld.com (Melvin Narayan) — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:58 +0530

Tue May 19 2026 07:06:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)UN Calls for 'No Constraint' on Strait of Hormuz Access Amid Iran's New Maritime AuthorityUS-Iran War LIVE: The United Nations highlighted the necessity of free navigation through the Stra

Pak Double Game Exposed Again? Deploys JF-17 Jets, Chinese HQ-9, 8000 Troops To Saudi Arabia Amid Iran War

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:27:09 +0530

Islamabad: Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, ramping up military cooperation with ‌Riyadh even as Islamabad serves as the main mediator in the Iran war.The deployment, the full sc

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pays Homage To Vietnam's Founding Father Ho Chi Minh In Hanoi

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:48:36 +0530

Hanoi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid homage to the founding father of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on the occasion of his 136th birth anniversary.Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the mausoleum during his official visit to Vietnam aime

PM Modi Visits Akershus Castle In Oslo Along With Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:08:30 +0530

Oslo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (local time) visited the Akershus Castle in Oslo, Norway, with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.Earlier, PM Modi met King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo and reaffirmed the strong and longstanding ties between I

US Extends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil For 30 Days to Aid Vulnerable Countries

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:45:16 +0530

Paris: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced another 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to aid "energy-vulnerable" countries hit by the Iran war, reversing plans ‌not to grant an extension.Bessent said in a posti

Maduro Ally Alex Saab Charged With Laundering Millions From Venezuela Food Contracts In US After Deportation

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:54:04 +0530

Miami: A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was charged Monday with bribing top officials to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South American country.Alex Saab made his initi

Trump Pauses Iran Strike Planned For Tuesday, Cites 'Serious Negotiations' With Gulf Allies’ Support

editor@republicworld.com (Associated Press Television News) — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:49:51 +0530

Washington: President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war.“There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell

India-Norway Pact: Focus On Climate, Green Tech, Blue Economy During PM Modi's Oslo Visit

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:39:39 +0530

Oslo: The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway marked a significant milestone in India-Norway ties, with both countries elevating their relationship to a green strategic partnership.Addressing reporters after the Prime Ministe

Reports From ‘Ignorant NGOs’: MEA Shuts Down Propaganda On India's Human Rights And Press Freedom In Oslo With Facts On Constitution And Media

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:31:16 +0530

Oslo: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a sharply worded exchange at a press conference in Norway on Monday, delivered a firm rebuttal to questions on press freedom and human rights in India. MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George turned the spotlight on the sheer scale and vi

San Diego Mosque Shooting Kills 3 Men; 2 Suspects Found Dead In Car As Police Probe Hate Crime

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:29:58 +0530

San Diego: At least 3 people have been killed and 2 teenage suspects are dead following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The police stated that they are treating the incident as a hate crime. The attack occurred at the county’s largest mosque, located in t

‘Old Lahore Is Back’: Pakistan Restores Hindu, Sikh and British-Era Names After 79 Years

editor@republicworld.com (Shruti Sneha) — Tue, 19 May 2026 01:54:42 +0530

New Delhi: In an important cultural change, Pakistan's cultural capital, Lahore, is slowly reclaiming many of its historic Hindu, Sikh, and colonial-era identities that were lost during decades of Islamisation. Nearly 79 years after Partition, authorities have began replacing sig

Four Dead and Eight Wounded After Gunman Opens Fire in Southern Turkish City of Mersin

editor@republicworld.com (Avipsha Sengupta) — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:44:47 +0530

A massive police manhunt is underway in southern Turkey after a gunman opened fire across multiple locations in the city of Mersin on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding eight others. Mersin'in Tarsus ilçesinde 4 kişinin hayatını kaybettiği, 8 kişinin de yaralandığ

Adani Enterprises Agrees to $275 Million Payout Over US Allegations of Sourcing Iranian Fuel

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:16 +0530

New Delhi: The US Department of Treasury on Monday said it has agreed to a USD 275 million settlement with Adani Enterprises over the company's potential liability for 32 alleged violations of US sanctions on Iran, Reuters reported.It had earlier been reported by US Media in 2025

Iran Proposes 14-Point Plan via Pakistan to End War, Seeks Sanctions Relief and Reparations in Talks With US

editor@republicworld.com (Garvit Parashar) — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:52:26 +0530

Iran has put forward a new 14-point proposal through Pakistan in an effort to bring the ongoing war to a close and restore diplomatic trust, according to Iranian media outlets.The Tasnim news agency, quoting a source close to the country’s negotiating team, indicated that Tehran'

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Defends Iran’s Uranium Enrichment Rights Amid US Pressure

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:02:14 +0530

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly backed Iran’s right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, pushing back against renewed pressure from the Trump administration on Tehran, according to reports.Speaking during diplomatic engagements, Lavrov emphasized t

US Says 84 Commercial Ships 'Redirected' as Iran's Port Blockade Disrupts Global Shipping: Report

editor@republicworld.com (Ankita Paul) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:23:50 +0530

Washington: The United States said that 84 commercial vessels have been forced to alter their routes due to an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, according to a report by Al Jazeera.The redirection of these ships is attributed to the growing impact of heightened tensions in the S

The 'Cypher' Secret: Leaked Cable Confirms Pakistan Ousted Imran Khan to Rebuild Ties with Washington

editor@republicworld.com (Garvit Parashar) — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:46:42 +0530

A newly published classified diplomatic document has brought renewed scrutiny to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign conspiracy. Khan has consistently pointed to this specific text as definitive proof that the United States backed a plot

After Sweden, Norway Confers its Highest Honour, Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, on PM Modi

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:46:32 +0530

Oslo, Norway: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway's highest honour under the order, by its King Harald V on Monday.The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and is awarded in rec

Iran Announces Launch of New Regulatory Body To Manage Strait of Hormuz

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:53:44 +0530

Tehran, Iran: Iran on Monday announced the launch of a new regulatory body aimed at managing and monitoring operations related to the strategically important waterway, the Strait of Hormuz.The top security establishment of the Islamic Republic, the Supreme National Security Counc

From Sci-Fi Strikes To Alien Escorts: Inside Trump's Surreal AI Blitz On Iran

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:05:06 +0530

Washington, DC: In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, United States President Donald Trump launched a massive social media blitz, deploying an array of artificial intelligence-generated images and videos depicting American military strikes against Iran.The digital barrage followe

US Moves Cargo Planes Carrying Ammunition to Israel as Tension in West Asia Continues

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:09:36 +0530

Tel Aviv: Dozens of US planes carrying ammunition from bases in Germany landed in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, reported Al Jazeera, citing Israel's Channel 13. This raised suspicion over Washington's intention to launch fresh waves of strikes on Iran, further escalating the West

'More Than A Rockstar': Indian Diaspora In Oslo Eagerly Awaits PM Modi's Arrival

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:09 +0530

Oslo: The Indian diaspora in Oslo is buzzing with immense enthusiasm and anticipation ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Norway on Monday. The visit, which marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has travelled to the country in 43 years, is being viewed as a

'Dangerous Escalation': India Expresses Concerns On Drone Attack Targeting UAE's Barakah Nuclear Facility

editor@republicworld.com (Asian News International) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:01 +0530

New Delhi: India on Monday condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE, terming it as a "dangerous escalation", calling for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. "India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear fa

First In 1994, Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita Scales World’s Highest Peak Mount Everest For Record 32nd Time

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:27:06 +0530

Kathkandu: A renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year.Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the 8,849-metre (29,032 ‌foot) peak - the highest in the world - while guiding clients from the 14 Pe

Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southwest China; 13 Buildings Crumble, Thousands Evacuated

editor@republicworld.com (Thomson Reuters) — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:08:26 +0530

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China's southwest region of Guangxi early on Monday ‌killed two and forced more than 7,000 in the city of Liuzhou to evacuate as search and rescue operations continue and ⁠authorities warn of transport disruptions.There were two confirmed deaths

PM Modi In Gothenburg: India, Sweden Vow Deeper Defence Ties, Anti-Terror Cooperation And Green Industry Push

editor@republicworld.com (Abhishek Tiwari) — Mon, 18 May 2026 05:54:52 +0530

Gothenburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the third stop of his 5-nation tour, placed counter-terrorism cooperation and industrial collaboration at the centre of India’s ties with Sweden. He held high-level talks in Gothenburg on Sunday with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristers