UN nuclear non-proliferation talks fail
Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament goals failed for the third consecutive time, with negotiators unable to agree on a substantive document to ...
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News & Analysis · 23 May 2026
23 May 2026
U.S. immigrants seeking Green Cards, including Indians, will now have to return home to apply
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new policy requiring all immigrants, including Indians, seeking a Green Card to return to their home countr...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata, visits Saint Teresa’s Mother House
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his four-day visit to India in Kolkata, visiting Mother House (Missionaries of Charity) and Victoria Memorial. His agenda includes meet...
Trump ‘seriously considering’ launching new strikes against Iran: report
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering new military strikes against Iran if ongoing last-minute negotiations fail to produce a peace deal. Diplomatic efforts invo...
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers, mistreatment by Israeli forces
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, allege severe mistreatment including beatings, tasers, and attack dogs by Israeli...
U.S. extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
The United States has temporarily extended its Ebola travel ban to include lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uga...
Petrol, diesel prices by 87-91 paise per litre; third hike this month
Oil-marketing companies increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the third time in May 2026, with prices rising by approximately 90 paise per litre. This cumulative hike si...
Saffron clashes with green, again
The article details the Madhya Pradesh High Court's recent verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vagde...
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight
SpaceX successfully launched its upgraded Starship V3, the largest and most powerful version yet, on a test flight from Texas. This mega-rocket is crucial for NASA's Artemis pro...
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, visited Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts to end the West Asia war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Despite previous face-to-fa...
Rubio's maiden India visit aims to repair strained ties; boost Quad cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's maiden visit to India aims to repair strained bilateral ties and boost cooperation across various sectors, including energy, trade, investm...