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US President Donald Trump's AI-generated Truth Social post amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. (Photo: Trump/Truth Social)
"Calm before the storm": Trump triggers fresh war anxieties as White House reviews dynamic military options against Iran

May 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump posted a cryptic message, "It Was The Calm Before The Storm," alongside an AI image depicting naval tensions with Iran. This comes as Washington considers resuming military action and deploying Special Operations forces over the strategic Strait of Hormuz crisis, despite high casualty risks.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten during the handover ceremony of the historic 11th-century Chola Plates in the Netherlands. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

"Joyous moment for every Indian": 11th-Century Chola copper plates return home as PM Modi hails Tamil heritage and maritime prowess

May 17, 2026
Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref (Image Source: Iranian state media)

"We will not permit that again": Iran warns against transit of 'enemy' weapons through Strait of Hormuz

May 17, 2026
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WHO declares Ebola epidemic in Congo, Uganda a public health emergency of global concern

May 17, 2026
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and Colombian businessman Alex Saab attend an event, in Caracas, Venezuela January 23, 2024 (Photo/Reuters)

Venezuela deports Nicolas Maduro ally Alex Saab amid US criminal investigations

May 17, 2026
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Pakistan: Hyderabad's water collapse deepens as heatwave pushes residents to brink

May 17, 2026
PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten (Photo/X@MinPres)

India, Netherlands eye expanding ties via Green and Digital Sea Corridor

May 17, 2026
An Israeli soldier operating amid rubble, representative image (File Photo: X/@IDF)

IDF says Hamas "operatives" linked to Oct 7 "attacks" killed; strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

May 17, 2026

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PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten (Photo/X@narendramodi)

India-Netherlands deepen partnership on semiconductors, critical minerals value chain during PM Modi's visit

May 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands infused deeper collaboration in the fields of semiconductors and critical minerals value chains with the signing of MoUs in these fields.
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Pakistan Railways' turnaround questioned as Rs 21 billion in employee dues remain unpaid

May 17, 2026

Claims by Pakistan Railways regarding improved financial performance have come under scrutiny after it emerged that more than Pakistani Rs 21 billion in payments owed to retired and serving employees are still pending, as reported by Samaa TV.
Nepali Sherpa climber and guide Kami Rita Sherpa (Photo/Reuters)

Nepal's 'Everest Man' sets world record after climbing world's tallest mountain for 32nd time

May 17, 2026

Nepali Sherpa climber and guide Kami Rita Sherpa on Sunday morning again set out a world record with the 32nd summit of Mount Everest, a record number by a single person.
MEA Secretary West Sibi George (Photo/ANI)

"Lack of understanding": India hits back at questions on press freedom, minority rights in Netherlands

May 17, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen (Photo/X@ministerBZ)

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

May 17, 2026
elatives display pictures of people who have gone missing in Balochistan (File Photo/Reuters)

HRCP slams Pakistan state over spiralling violence in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

May 17, 2026
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Pakistani forces face fresh allegations of enforced disappearances in Balochistan

May 17, 2026
Indian Ambassador to Norway, Gloria Gangte (Photo/ANI)

PM Modi's Norway visit: Indian envoy invites Europe to join India's growth story

May 17, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten (Photo/@MinPres/X)

India, Netherlands unveil Strategic Partnership roadmap with focus on defence, security cooperation

May 17, 2026
Lockheed Martin's fifth generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 (Photo/Lockheed Martin)

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

May 17, 2026
Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf (Photo/Reuters)

Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global South

May 17, 2026
Ambassador of India to Norway, Gloria Gangte (Photo/ANI)

"Provides very good opportunity to take stock of relationship": India envoy on PM Modi's historic visit to Norway

May 17, 2026
Indian, Cambodian Army Strengthen Interoperability at CINBAX-II 2026 (Photo/Indian Army)

CINBAX-II 2026 concludes in Cambodia: Indian Army, Royal Cambodian Army strengthen interoperability

May 17, 2026
Indian Ambassador to Norway, Gloria Gangte (Photo/ANI)

'Huge potential, not fully tapped yet': Indian envoy highlights India-Norway cooperation ahead of PM Modi visit

May 17, 2026
Paul Murphy, Australia's Consul General in Mumbai (Photo/X@AusCG_Mumbai)

Australian envoy hops on Nagpur Metro after PM Modi's call for reducing fuel consumption; lauds services

May 17, 2026
LPG carrier ship 'Symi' arrives at Kandla port with 20,000 tons of LP (Photo/X/ANI)

Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

May 17, 2026
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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China from May 19 to 20

May 17, 2026
The 'ancient" Abarkuh cypress tree mentioned in Pezeshkian's X post (Photo/X/@drpezeshkian)

Echoes of the Cypress: Iran's President Pezeshkian highlights Civilisation beyond the storm

May 17, 2026