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Measles epidemic sweeping through Bangladesh, India at risk

India, May 17 -- Hundreds of children are believed to have died after the erstwhile Yunus government ended the practice of procuring vaccines through UNICEF. A rapidly escalating measles outbreak in ... Read More


Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior ISIS leaderPublished on: May 17, 2026 4:05 AM

Pakistan, May 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, was killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces. It was a ... Read More


Controversy surrounds Van Dyke's health in custody

India, May 17 -- American national is being investigated in a 'cross-border insurgency' case. Gia Santos, the partner of American citizen Matthew Christopher Van Dyke, who is being investigated by In... Read More


Controversy surrounds VanDyke's health in custody

India, May 17 -- American national is being investigated in a 'cross-border insurgency' case. Gia Santos, the partner of American citizen Matthew Christopher VanDyke, who is being investigated by Ind... Read More


The Thucydides trap: How Trump fell for Xi's bluff

India, May 17 -- The body language of US delegation members was evidence of their unease at the patronizing manner that Xi had while speaking to the US President. Each meeting was laden with the symbo... Read More


Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

Kachchh, May 17 -- A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker carrying approximately 20,000 tonnes of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat's Kachchh district. The vessel identif... Read More


Cristiano's wait for silverware with Al Nassr continues; Gamba Osaka stun Saudi giants in AFC Champions League Two final

Riyadh, May 17 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for some silverware with Al Nassr continues as they faced a 0-1 loss to Japanese side Gamba Osaka in the Asian Football League (AFC) Champions League Two tit... Read More


Scammers in or out of Asean must forever be eliminated: Even if they have moved to Sri Lanka - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 17 -- Scam networks do not disappear when one country cracks down on them. They migrate. This is the hard lesson now confronting South-east Asia and Sri Lanka alike. Recent reports... Read More


Spiraling energy costs push over 30 million to the brink of poverty, UN panel toldPublished on: May 17, 2026 3:40 AM

Pakistan, May 17 -- Disruptions to global energy supplies and trade corridors are driving up the cost of food, transport and essential goods worldwide, slowing economic growth and increasing pressure ... Read More


LPG crisis: Agri dept to launch biogas push

PATNA, May 17 -- In view of the severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, the agriculture department has decided to aggressively encourage i... Read More