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The move is aimed at shielding future diplomats, security officials, and elite students from exposure to what the UAE views as Islamist narratives during their formative academic years.
Iran staged pro-government rallies in Tehran and other cities as President Donald Trump said Tehran sought talks, even while deadly protests, arrests and an internet blackout continue nationwide.
Iran accused the United States and its allies of hypocrisy over protests, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying the unrest is under control as demonstrations continue and rights groups report hundreds killed.
As the US pushed for an international peacekeeping force in Gaza, Pakistan found itself trapped between pleasing Trump and managing domestic outrage, Islamist sentiment, and the military’s long-standing patronage of extremist groups.
The outreach is also seen as a warning to Dhaka’s political establishment that China has alternative options and is prepared to work with multiple power centres.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the situation has “come under control” amid nationwide protests, blaming armed elements and foreign interference, while pro-government rallies and diplomacy efforts continue amid rising casualties.
China has criticised the United States over Greenland, warning Washington not to use other countries as a “pretext” and signalling concern that US moves could threaten its Arctic “Polar Silk Road” ambitions.
With reports suggesting that more than 500 people have been killed and thousands arrested, the regime has moved aggressively to silence dissent by imposing sweeping internet restrictions.
A roadside bomb hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing six officers during a routine patrol, as authorities condemned the attack and launched an investigation.
North Korea accused the United States of committing a “hideous criminal act” and abusing the United Nations, condemning a planned sanctions briefing and warning Washington against attempts at regime change.
Hindu death in Bangladesh: The family of the deceased has blamed the jail authorities for the alleged medical negligence, claiming that delayed treatment and insufficient facilities contributed to Chaki’s death.
Pakistan is pitching itself as a reliable arms supplier and strategic partner to Muslim-majority countries facing regional uncertainty.
A U-Haul truck drove into an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles, injuring two people, prompting police detentions, road closures and an investigation into whether the act was deliberate intentional.
India is set to be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led technology and supply-chain initiative focused on semiconductors, critical minerals and AI, according to US Ambassador Sergio Gor.
Donald Trump, for his part, has claimed that Iranian leaders are now seeking negotiations after the US issued strong warnings over the crackdown on protesters.
For investors, the escalation sets the stage for heightened market volatility given the potential impact for long-term monetary policy
Van den Brink, 52, will stand down on May 31 after six years at the helm of Heineken, and more than 28 years at the Dutch company in total
The president’s remarks revive one of the most extreme ideas floated after the 2020 election and underscore his continued fixation on voting machines and executive power.
A century-old treaty once made Norway’s far-northern archipelago a zone of cooperation, but as the Arctic’s strategic value rises, Svalbard is becoming a test case for great-power rivalry, sovereignty and security.
The 2026 protests have come in the backdrop of severe economic hardship, caused partly by relentless US sanctions. If the regime prioritises survival, an economic revival may depend on a strategic pullback
Unable to remove the Federal Reserve chair over interest rates, President Trump and his allies are now pointing to a costly headquarters renovation as potential grounds for dismissal.
Iran has faced waves of unrest before, but this moment is unfolding amid deeper economic strain, wider regional isolation and a ruling system that looks less confident than it once did.
India-US trade talks: While both sides still seek a resolution, India has resisted concessions in sensitive areas, especially agriculture and dairy, to protect farmers and MSMEs.
Long before Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US forces, Venezuela had emerged as a quiet hub for Hizbollah-linked finance, logistics and influence, bound together by sanctions, ideology and illicit trade.
With its last giant pandas sent back to China, a Japanese zoo has turned to costumed keepers to keep visitors engaged and reflect on a long chapter of panda diplomacy coming to an end.
A Slovenian magazine’s provocative illustration of US President Donald Trump has sparked backlash and debate online, as tensions rise over Washington’s actions in Venezuela.
In 2025, chief executive Doug McMillon received a multi-million dollar compensation package that highlights the stark gap between executive pay and typical American earnings.
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt are set to attend the meeting, the Danish broadcaster says, citing a calendar from the US Department of State, which also notes that changes to the schedule may occur.
An analysis of health data from more than 9 million adults suggests that controlling a small set of common risk factors could prevent the vast majority of serious heart events.
The data showed that the world's second-biggest crude steel producer imported 4.65 million metric tons of finished steel in the same period.
There is no credible evidence that US forces used any unknown device against Venezuelan personnel during the operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro, experts and official sources say.
Next India-US trade deal talks are set for tomorrow as Ambassador Sergio stresses strong Trump–Modi ties and deeper bilateral cooperation.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor took charge in Delhi, saying India and the US remain actively engaged on trade talks, with the next call expected soon.
US President Donald Trump asserted he ended eight major conflicts, including tensions between India and Pakistan, and suggested he should have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with autism.
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Trump to support Iranian protesters against Khamenei’s regime, calling him a “man of peace.”
Trump says 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil are headed to the US as Washington presses oil firms to invest and moves to control crude sales and tanker flows.
Trump questioned whether NATO would defend the US in a crisis, claimed he “saved” the alliance by forcing higher defence spending, and again hinted at a possible American exit.
Now the future of that longstanding sneaker boom is being called into question, most notably by Bank of America analysts led by Thierry Cota
The social media giant has closed around 330,000 Instagram accounts, 173,000 Facebook accounts and almost 40,000 Threads accounts
Iran’s envoy to India called social media claims of Indian nationals being detained “totally false” as medical bodies reassured families that Indian students in Iran remain safe amid ongoing protests.
Trump says the US will take Greenland if needed to stop Russia or China, raising alarms in Denmark and Europe over sovereignty and Arctic security.
Trump posted himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela' on Truth Social as the US takes control of Caracas and plans to sell Venezuelan oil to fund reconstruction.
Iran has warned that if it’s attacked, American assets in the region — where it has deep commercial ties and tens of thousands of troops stationed — and Israel will be “legitimate targets for us.”
In the audio clip, Azhar attempts to strike a defiant tone, asserting that the scale of his organisation would “cause an uproar in the global media” if fully revealed.
Trump says Iran wants talks, but the US may act before any meeting as protests intensify, deaths rise and Washington weighs military and sanctions options.
US President Donald Trump said he plans to discuss using Elon Musk’s Starlink service to help restore internet access in Iran after authorities imposed a blackout during nationwide protests.
If the world values norms, uses international groups to limit single countries’ actions, and lets smaller countries work together around shared principles, then India’s influence, though limited, can be used most effectively
Trump warned Iran it is “crossing my red line” as security forces intensify a deadly crackdown on protests, with the US military weighing “very strong options” amid mounting casualties.
“I didn’t like Exxon’s response,” Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Florida. “They’re playing too cute.”
