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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted handcrafted Indian textiles, paintings, jewellery, agricultural products and traditional artefacts to leaders during his five-nation tour, showcasing India’s cultural diversity, artisanal excellence, GI-tagged products and shared artistic and ecological connections with partner countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted curated Indian cultural artefacts, literature and handicrafts to Swedish leaders during his Sweden visit, highlighting India’s artistic heritage, sustainability traditions, tribal art, literary legacy and shared values of creativity, environmental consciousness and cultural exchange between India and Sweden

US President Donald Trump used his commencement speech at the Coast Guard Academy to praise graduating cadets, defend his immigration and economic policies, and warn Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons. He also highlighted Coast Guard operations, anti-drug missions and Arctic infrastructure investments.

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked outrage at home and abroad after releasing videos mocking detained flotilla activists who attempted to breach the Gaza blockade.

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Norway visit, claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended days later. No official reason has been provided, and the incident has triggered online discussions on press freedom and media access.

The US Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was 20 km east-southeast of the town of Pampa de Tate,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of "Melody" toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, playfully reviving the viral "#Melodi" social media trend. The light-hearted exchange, shared on Instagram, highlights the warm rapport and strengthening relations between the two leaders.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Estonia to deepen bilateral, economic, and technological ties. Estonia also hopes India will participate in the 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference and the EU-India free trade agreement

The US-established Board of Peace will ask the UNSC to press Hamas into disarming to revive a stalled Gaza ceasefire plan. Hamas rejected the report, accusing Israel of violating terms, while ongoing military actions continue to devastatingly affect displaced civilians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of formal bilateral talks focused on strengthening India-Italy relations. Modi visited the Colosseum, interacted with the Indian diaspora and praised Italian artists showcasing Indian classical music, dance and cultural heritage during his Italy visit

Samsung Electronics workers announced an 18-day strike after wage negotiations with management collapsed in South Korea. The dispute threatens global semiconductor supplies amid booming AI-driven chip demand. The government warned of major economic losses, while courts imposed restrictions to maintain critical semiconductor operations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks in Beijing covering bilateral relations, Iran, Ukraine, trade and global issues after Donald Trump’s China visit. Both leaders highlighted strategic ties, expanding trade cooperation and coordination through BRICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on the final leg of his five-nation tour, where he will hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, investment, defence, clean energy and strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23 to 26 for talks expected to focus on the Quad partnership, trade, defence cooperation and regional security. The visit comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and the Arctic region.

A drone strike on a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan province of Sudan, killed 28 civilians and injured dozens, according to a local rights group. The army denied targeting civilians, claiming it struck Rapid Support Forces vehicles instead.

The Barakah incident may not have triggered a nuclear disaster, but it serves as a warning that the Gulf’s geopolitical rivalries are becoming more complex, more localised and potentially more unpredictable

India has firmly rejected allegations of human rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Europe visit, with senior diplomat Sibi George stressing India’s constitutional values and global trustworthiness. The remarks came after Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen questioned India’s democratic credentials during Modi’s Oslo stop for the India-Nordic summit.

An Indian High Commission official, Naren Dhar, serving as Assistant Protocol Officer in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday morning.

During PM Narendra Modi’s Oslo visit, CSIR signed agreements with Norwegian institutions to boost cooperation in climate, clean energy, oceans, and health research. The partnerships focus on innovation, sustainability, carbon capture, offshore energy, and academic exchanges between India and Norway

Mumbai Indians suffered injury setbacks after Quinton de Kock was ruled out with a wrist tendon injury and Raj Angad Bawa sustained a thumb ligament tear. Both players will continue rehabilitation at home, while replacements will be announced according to IPL guidelines

The CDSCO has warned that cosmetic products are strictly prohibited from being used as injections, stating such practices violate the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The regulator clarified that cosmetics are only meant for topical application, not for therapeutic treatments.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China to meet with leader Xi Jinping shortly after US President Donald Trump's Beijing summit. The high-profile visit reinforces the strategic Sino-Russian economic and energy partnership while Beijing navigates balancing ties with the United States

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi to enhance maritime security and defense industry ties. The leaders signed an MoU on AI and quantum technology, highlighting a strengthening bilateral strategic partnership

The United States has approved two potential Foreign Military Sales to India totaling $428.2 million. The packages provide long-term sustainment and follow-on logistical support for India's M777A2 ultra-light howitzers and AH-64E Apache helicopters to strengthen Indo-Pacific strategic ties