Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister today. The grand ceremony at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marks a new era for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader.
Thalapathy Vijay has officially claimed the majority to form the Tamil Nadu government. Supported by 120 MLAs, the TVK chief will be sworn in as Chief Minister this Sunday in Chennai.
President Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9–11. The deal includes a total exchange of 2,000 prisoners of war during the Victory Day commemorations.
The U.S. has ordered non-essential staff to flee Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Cyprus after drone attacks hit the Riyadh embassy and a UK base. 9,000 Americans have already left the region as war widens.
In Paris, the South Asian Rights Initiative and Awami League leaders condemned the Feb 12 polls. They warned that excluding major parties threatens Bangladesh's democratic foundation and stability.
A 75-year-old woman in Jashore has had her leg tendon severed by attackers targeting her son’s political ties. Local community leaders have condemned the "cowardly" act as a human rights violation.
In Sydney, PM Mark Carney warned that global norms are "breaking down" as great powers ignore laws. He called the Iran war a failure of the international order and urged middle-power cooperation.
9,000 Americans have fled the Mideast as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran enter their second week. Rubio confirmed a drone hit the Dubai consulate, while Trump warns the window for talks is closed.
