Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks to Resume on May 14-15

Israel and Lebanon will resume negotiations with two days of intensive US-facilitated talks on May 14 and 15. According to the US State Department, both sides will work towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement. The discussions will focus on border delineation, humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty. The US emphasised…

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US Imposes Sanctions on China, Hong Kong Firms Over Iran Weapons

The US has announced sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for allegedly helping Iran procure weapons and raw materials for Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. The Treasury Department said it will continue targeting Iran’s military-industrial base and any foreign entities supporting it. The move comes ahead of President…

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Suvendu Adhikari to Take Oath as West Bengal’s First BJP CM Today

Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal today at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders, Union ministers, and NDA chief ministers are expected to attend the ceremony. Adhikari was unanimously elected BJP Legislature Party leader yesterday in…

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China Launches World’s Largest Electric Containership — And It Can Drive Itself

China’s Ning Yuan Dian Kun, a 128-metre, 10,000-deadweight-ton electric containership, completed sea trials off Shanghai in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in zero-emission commercial shipping. The vessel is powered by ten containerized batteries storing 19 megawatt hours of energy — equivalent to around 250 Tesla battery packs — and can recharge via shore power…

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