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May 23, 2026 - World

Lorna Hajdini accused Chirayu Rana of inventing claims of sexual harassment and attempting to damage her reputation for “leverage to extort millions of dollars.”

May 23, 2026 - World

Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina FasoThese days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae celebrations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rose Ebirim picks up litter scattered on the beach in the historic port town of Grand Bassam, 25 miles east of Abidjan. Both activities have become a form of therapy since the time she saw someone die.“13 March 2016 was a Black Sunday for me,” she said. Continue reading...

May 23, 2026 - World

EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. and Iran are expected to announce the finalization of a peace deal to end the fighting on all fronts by Sunday afternoon, a source close to the negotiations told The Washington Times.

May 23, 2026 - World

Move comes against backdrop of challenge by prime minister, Narendra Modi, to country’s traditional elitesThe Indian government has ordered one of the country’s most exclusive private clubs to vacate its premises in two weeks, underscoring the long-running push of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, against entrenched elite institutions.The ministry of housing and urban affairs directed the Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over its sprawling site in the heart of New Delhi by 5 June, citing urgent public interest requirements, including defence and security infrastructure. Continue reading...

May 23, 2026 - World

The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela's capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolas Maduro.