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 US has released the first classified UAP (UFO) files, including Apollo mission images and reports of glowing spheres. Officials say the move aims to increase government transparency.
For the first time, China has acknowledged providing direct technical assistance to Pakistan's air force during its 2025 confrontation with India, deepening regional security concerns.
Bangladesh Customs has seized nearly 25 tons of banned poppy seeds hidden in bird feed containers imported from Pakistan, marking one of the country’s biggest smuggling busts.
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has been elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor, becoming the first Indian-origin and South Asian-American to hold the position in state history.
Malaysian rapper Namewee has been remanded for six days in connection with the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, whose case has been reclassified as murder.
Russia says its forces are close to capturing Pokrovsk after months of fierce fighting, but Ukraine insists its troops remain in control and continue to resist encirclement.
