Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, praising his leadership and calling for stronger Bangladesh-West Bengal ties.
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.
Thieves stole €88 million worth of jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, including pieces once owned by Napoleon and Empress Eugénie, in what French officials call an “attack on heritage.”
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended plans for a meeting with Vladimir Putin after Moscow rejected a proposed ceasefire, reflecting widening gaps in Ukraine peace negotiations.
The Awami League has condemned violent attacks on its rally in Dhaka, calling them “planned acts of mob terrorism” and urging immediate justice for injured and detained members.
Following citywide anti-government rallies in Dhaka, Sheikh Hasina has taken personal responsibility for detained opposition activists—an unprecedented gesture in Bangladesh’s political history.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance departs for Israel to reinforce the Gaza ceasefire and engage Prime Minister Netanyahu in talks on achieving a lasting peace deal.
