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Film star Vijay has won nearly all seats in Tamil Nadu polls, a surprise upset that shakes the state's politics. His victory marks a significant shift in the region's power dynamics, with implications for the future of Indian politics.
Tamil politicians have congratulated Vijay on his election win in Tamil Nadu, expressing hope for cooperation. Sri Lankan media outlets have also highlighted the significance of his victory, noting its potential impact on regional politics.
A blast at a fireworks factory in China killed 26 people and injured 61. Rescue teams, including nearly 500 personnel, were deployed to the scene, and evacuations were conducted in areas deemed hazardous.
Pakistan's Dawn newspaper carried an AFP report on the BJP's victory in Bengal, highlighting the international media's coverage of the election. The report noted the significance of the win for India's ruling party.
An explosion at a fireworks plant in central China killed at least 26 people. Authorities have largely completed search and rescue efforts, but verification of casualties and identification of victims are still underway.
An explosion at a fireworks factory in China killed 26 people and injured 61. Rescue efforts are still underway in China's fireworks capital. Rescue efforts are still under way after a huge explosion ripped through China's fireworks capital.
FIFA banned former Guyana official Ian Alves for 5 years for sexually harassing female staff members. The ban was imposed by FIFA's Ethics Committee. Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA's Ethics Committee.
The US has linked the freedom of the Hormuz Strait to India's liquefied petroleum gas needs, citing a potential shortfall of up to 10 million barrels per day due to the crisis.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te returned home from Eswatini after visiting the tiny African kingdom. Three Indian Ocean countries denied him permission to fly through their airspace. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived home from the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini after three China-friendly Indian Ocean countries denied him permission to fly through their airspace.
A cruise ship with 150 people waited for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean. No one was allowed to disembark. No one has been allowed to disembark the ship that is waiting off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean.
Iranian attacks on a UAE port injured three Indian nationals. The incident occurred on March 14 at the Fujairah oil industry zone, prompting concern from Indian Prime Minister Modi. Fujairah oil industry zone also came under Iranian attack on March 14 (File Photo).
Indian Prime Minister Modi condemned attacks on the UAE, which injured three Indian nationals. The attacks followed a US initiative to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. U. S. President Donald Trump launched “Project Freedom” seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out.
Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila, in an Israeli prison, wrote to his daughter explaining his motivation for joining a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla. Ávila's letter detailed his reasons for participating. The Brazilian activist explains to his little girl his motivation to join the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.
The UAE intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone attack. Iran has not commented on the incident. The UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone attack, with no comment from Iran.
Iran renamed a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz, previously proposed by US President Trump, and cautioned that there is "no military solution" to the region's tensions. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil shipments, and Iran-US relations have been strained.
Russia declared a ceasefire on May 8 and 9 for Victory Day celebrations. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced a separate ceasefire regime on May 5 and 6. Russia declares a ceasefire on May 8, 9 for Victory Day celebrations; Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces his own ceasefire regime on May 5, 6.
Russian drones and missiles attacked Ukraine's Naftogaz gas production plants, killing five people. The attacks left 37 people wounded. The attacks left 37 people wounded.
Russia and Ukraine declared competing ceasefires. The moves were competing ceasefires Al Jazeera.
A coal mine explosion in Colombia killed nine workers. The national mining agency had warned of a gas buildup at the mine weeks earlier. The national mining agency had warned weeks earlier that a buildup of gases at the mine could become dangerous.
A coal mine explosion in central Colombia killed nine people. The blast was caused by a buildup of gases inside the mine. There was an explosion inside a coal mine in central Colombia caused by a buildup of gases.
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Justin Langer said that their player Nitish Pant is not feeling pressure about his high price tag in the IPL.
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