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Ukraine, Russia declare separate ceasefires around Victory Day
Both sides announce unilateral pauses, but each rejects the other's terms as India watches energy and diplomacy costs.
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World Law Enforcement Shoots 2 Near Washington Monument in Gun Scare
Secret Service officers engaged a suspect on 4 May 2026; a juvenile bystander was also shot near the…
World Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ puts 21 million barrels a day at risk
US military framework for the Strait of Hormuz threatens crude supply, with 42-50% of India's oil imports transiting…
World Hantavirus Confirmed on MV Hondius Antarctic Cruise; GOARN Monitoring
A British passenger tests positive for hantavirus in South Africa; Indian cruise travellers warned to watch for fever…
World United Airlines Flight 169 clips light pole and truck near Newark during approach
A Boeing 767-400 struck a light pole and bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on 3 May,…
World Russia strikes kill 3 in Ukraine; Kyiv hits 2 oil tankers, Baltic terminal
Ukraine war escalation pushes Brent to $109, threatens India's $70 billion crude import bill spike.
World Two women die in Channel crossing off Hardelot; 2026 toll hits 8
Channel crossing deaths spotlight ₹45 lakh smuggling packages targeting Indians from Punjab and Haryana.
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