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.
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.
Tension gripped Dhaka’s Parliament area as protesters identifying as “July Warriors” clashed with police during a demonstration demanding official recognition.
The UK government condemned reports of Hindu persecution in Bangladesh, pledging to press Dhaka’s interim regime to protect minorities amid rising post-Hasina violence.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership reshaped Bangladesh—halving poverty, achieving nationwide electrification, and building the Padma Bridge with domestic resources.
President Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin was “very productive,” covering Middle East peace, Ukraine negotiations, and future U.S.–Russia trade relations.
The Pakistani army killed 50 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan, intensifying counterterror operations along the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border.
