Spanish authorities have begun a phased evacuation of the MS Hondius cruise ship in Tenerife following a hantavirus outbreak that claimed three lives during the voyage.
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 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics recognizes Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their pioneering work linking innovation, technological progress, and sustained economic growth.
Police in Dhaka used batons, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse MPO-listed teachers demanding higher allowances. Protesters vowed to continue their sit-in.
A government initiative to eradicate kala-azar turned into a deadly scandal in 2008 when Popular Pharmaceuticals distributed fake Miltefosine capsules, leading to 289 deaths.
Hindus face growing violence and displacement as Dr Yunus dismisses persecution reports as “fake news.” Rights groups warn Bangladesh’s pluralist identity is under threat.
