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'Bee tornado' spotted near White House: 'Is this a biblical curse 2.0?'

India, May 16 -- A massive swarm of bees has descended on the White House North Lawn today. The swarm of bees gathered in the media area as some witnesses described the scene as a "bee tornado." Vide... Read More


NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

New Delhi, May 16 -- A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid swings past Mars this week for a gravity boost, snapping thousands of pictures as practice for the main encounter in 2029. Named P... Read More


Trump says Xi backs opening of Hormuz but warns Taiwan independence could trigger confrontation

Washington, May 16 -- US President Donald Trump said he held extensive and "very positive" discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping covering Taiwan, Iran, trade, artificial intelligence, and glob... Read More


Middle East conflict: Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon despite truce extension

New Delhi, May 16 -- Israel on Saturday initiated fresh aerial attacks against Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, just 24 hours after both nations agreed to prolong their ceasefire during U.S.... Read More


Delhi HC issues notice in Al-Falah chair's bail plea in terror-linked PMLA case

India, May 16 -- New Delhi The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice in a petition filed by Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of Al-Falah University, seeking bail in a money-laundering case linked to... Read More


Rupee inches up against dollarPublished on: May 16, 2026 2:46 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.61 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.62. According to the ... Read More


Bangladesh envoy stresses tech-ready diplomacy for future challenges

, May 16 -- Ambassador and Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the UN Nahida Sobhan has emphasised the importance of preparing the next generation of diplomats to navigate emerging technological ... Read More


US envoy claims China distancing itself from Iran after Trump's visitPublished on: May 16, 2026 2:32 PM

Pakistan, May 16 -- US envoy to the United Nations Michael Waltz has claimed that China has started stepping back from its support for Iran following President Donald Trump's recent visit to Beijing. ... Read More


France to probe Khashoggi killing after complaint against Saudi crown prince

France, May 16 -- Both Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) and the kingdom faced intense international uproar over the assassination of Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul. Khashoggi, a US reside... Read More


Trump Administration Pushes Terrorism Charges Against Mexican Officials, US-Mexico Crisis Deepens

New Delhi, May 16 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered federal prosecutors to aggressively pursue use terrorism statutes against Mexican officials allegedly linked... Read More