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Spain Portugal Massive Power Grid Blackout Causes Nationwide Chaos

Major electricity grid failure paralyzes Spain and Portugal, trapping passengers, halting transportation, and disrupting daily life across both countries.

South Africa Border Crossings Surge 8% During Easter Holidays

South Africa records significant rise in cross-border travel with 1,057,063 travelers and increased border security during Easter period

Israel Rejects Hamas Truce Proposal Amid Gaza Hostage Crisis

Israel dismisses five-year ceasefire offer from Hamas, citing strategic concerns about potential re-armament and continued conflict.

Thailand Keeps Muthu Raja After Severe Abuse Allegations

Diplomatic tensions rise as Thailand refuses to return abused elephant gifted in 2001, citing ongoing rehabilitation and welfare concerns.

China India Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Resumes After Four Years

China and India agree to restart sacred pilgrimage route, marking cultural exchange and diplomatic restoration in 2025

Russia Aids Iran After Deadly Shahid Rajaee Port Explosion

Russia helps Iran combat massive port fire in Hormozgan, with death toll rising to 46 and widespread damage reported

Israel Envoy Calls Kashmir Terror Attack Unacceptable Urges Pakistan Action

Israel's Consul General condemns Pahalgam terror attack, stresses India-Israel solidarity, and demands Pakistan curb cross-border terrorism.

Spain and Portugal Hit by Massive Power Outage Affecting Millions

Millions left without electricity as Spain and Portugal face a massive blackout, disrupting airports, metros, and telecom services.

Cardinals to Elect New Pope in Vatican Conclave Starting May 7

The Vatican conclave begins May 7 as 135 cardinals, including four from India, gather to elect the next Pope under strict secrecy in the Sistine Chapel.

Presight to Showcase AI Smart City Tech at Egypt FDC Summit

UAE's Presight joins FDC Summit 2025 in Cairo to unveil AI-driven smart city solutions, reinforcing UAE-Egypt digital partnership.

Global Military Spending Hits Record $2.7 Trillion Amid Rising Conflicts

SIPRI reports a 9.4% surge in global military spending in 2024, led by US, China, Russia, and NATO amid Ukraine war and Middle East tensions.

Merz Names CDU Cabinet Picks for Germany's Next Government

Friedrich Merz unveils key ministerial nominees for upcoming German coalition government, signaling potential economic and diplomatic shifts

Aoun Signals Lebanon's Strategic Arms Control Amid Border Tensions

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun addresses arms control, Hezbollah disarmament, and border stability in crucial diplomatic discussions

Putin Announces Ukraine Ceasefire for Victory Day Celebrations

Russia declares 72-hour military pause in Ukraine conflict during historic Victory Day commemorations, signals potential peace negotiations

Philippines Condemns China's Sandy Cay Provocation Amid Sea Dispute

Philippines denounces Chinese flag-raising at Sandy Cay, reaffirms sovereignty using 2016 international arbitration ruling

Nawaz Advises Shehbaz on India Tensions Diplomatic Resolution

Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif urges brother Shehbaz to use diplomacy amid escalating India-Pakistan water treaty and regional tensions

US Diplomacy Seeks India-Pakistan Tension De-escalation

US diplomatic efforts aim to resolve rising India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam attack, with potential mediation from regional powers

China Fuel Import Sparks Deadly Iran Port Explosion

Massive port explosion in Hormozgan kills 40, injures 1,000+ after alleged missile fuel mishandling from Chinese shipment

South Korea Reshuffles Diplomatic Corps Amid Yoon's Ouster

South Korea appoints new ambassadors to seven countries following political crisis and Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office

Lee Jae-myung Leads South Korea Presidential Race Ahead of June Poll

Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung maintains strong poll position with 48.5% support, positioning himself as frontrunner in upcoming South Korean election

Daegu Mountain Fire Sparks National Emergency Response

South Korea mobilizes massive firefighting effort as Mount Hamji blaze threatens villages, prompting urgent evacuation and national alert

Lavrov Rubio Talk Ukraine Peace Amid Putin Diplomacy

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov discusses Ukraine peace prospects with US official, highlighting potential diplomatic breakthrough in ongoing conflict

Putin Praises Kim Jong-un for North Korean Troops in Ukraine

Russia confirms North Korean troop deployment to Kursk, Putin thanks Kim Jong-un amid international condemnation

US Strikes Cut Houthi Missile Launches by 69% in Yemen Campaign

CENTCOM reports 800+ US strikes on Houthis since March 15, reducing missile attacks by 69% and crippling weapons storage and port revenue.

Myanmar Earthquake 157 Aftershocks Devastate 10 Regions

7.7 magnitude quake leaves 3,763 dead, 200,000 displaced across Myanmar with ongoing aftershock impacts

Teen Stabs 7 at South Korea High School Near Seoul

18-year-old special-ed student attacks school principal, passersby in Cheongju, causing multiple injuries before arrest

Kim Moon-soo Leads PPP Primary Race for South Korea Presidency

South Korean presidential hopefuls compete in crucial PPP primary, with candidates proposing bold strategies for national leadership

Han Duck-soo Likely to Resign for South Korea Presidential Race

South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo prepares to enter June 3 presidential election, following Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment

NZ Biosecurity Minister Warns of Potential H5N1 Bird Flu Threat

New Zealand prepares for H5N1 avian influenza, highlighting biosecurity measures and potential risks to poultry industry

Elon Musk Predicts Robots Will Outperform Surgeons by 2029

Neuralink CEO claims robotic surgical systems will surpass human surgeons within 5 years, citing Medtronic's groundbreaking 98% success rate

RAK Launches Visual Rhythms Art Exhibition for World Art Day

Ras Al Khaimah's Design Gallery hosts 20 artists from 13 countries in a two-week exhibition celebrating global and Emirati artistic diversity.

Nepal Devotees Honor Mothers at Mata Tirtha Aunsi Festival

Thousands gather at Nepal’s sacred Mata Tirtha temple to pay homage to mothers, offering prayers and alms in a centuries-old tradition.

India France Sign Rs 63k Crore Rafale Marine Deal for INS Vikrant

India and France finalize Rs 63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale Marine jets to bolster INS Vikrant’s combat capabilities amid MiG-29K fleet issues.

Bangladesh Currency Crisis Sparks Economic Chaos Under Yunus

Bangladesh faces critical currency circulation issues as banks withhold new notes featuring Bangabandhu's image, causing widespread financial disruption

Cheong Vows Boost Foreign Investment amid Korea Trade Surge

South Korea's Trade Minister outlines strategic plan to attract international investments and support reshoring companies in dynamic global economic landscape

Pakistan LoC Firing Escalates After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Indian Army responds firmly to consecutive Pakistan ceasefire violations along Kashmir border following terrorist attack on civilians

US Airstrikes Kill 8 in Yemen's Sanaa Houthi Stronghold

US military launches deadly airstrikes on Houthi positions in Sanaa, escalating tensions in Yemen's ongoing conflict

RSF Massacre 31 Civilians in Sudan's Omdurman Killing

Paramilitary forces execute 31 civilians in Al-Salha area, sparking international condemnation of war crimes in ongoing Sudan conflict

Iran Port Blast Kills 40 Wounds 1000 in Hormozgan Tragedy

Devastating explosion at Iranian port leaves 40 dead, over 1,000 injured, prompting national mourning and presidential investigation

Himanshu Gulati Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack as Humanity's Assault

Norwegian MP Himanshu Gulati denounces Pahalgam killings, calls for global solidarity against religious-motivated terrorism