World
Nepal's record-setting Everest guide returns hero
Nepal, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Family, friends and supporters welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide upon his return to Nepal's capital on Saturday, days after his 24th climb of Mount Everest extended his record.
India's president appoints Modi as PM for second term
New Delhi, May 26 (AP/UNB) — India's president on Saturday appointed Narendra Modi as the prime minister soon after newly-elected lawmakers from the ruling alliance, led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, elected him as their leader after a thunderous victory in national elections.
Afghan forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 25 (AP/UNB) — An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday.
Don’t want to continue as CM, Mamata tells party
Kolkata, May 25(UNB) - Mamata Banerjee, addressing her first press conference after her party's national election setback in Bengal, said she did not want to continue as Chief Minister and had told her Trinamool Congress that, acoording to NDTV.
I have to go, insists Rahul Gandhi after congress rejects offer: Sources
New Delhi, May 25 (UNB) – Rahul Gandhi was adamant on resigning as president of the Congress over its appalling performance in the election even after his offer was unanimously rejected at a meeting on Saturday by the party's top leaders, who spoke once again of "thorough introspection", resorting to a refrain that has enabled much mockery of it in the past, according to NDTV.
India's ruling alliance elects Modi as house leader
New Delhi, May 25 (AP/UNB) — Newly elected lawmakers from India's ruling alliance led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party have elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for his second five-year term as prime minister after a thunderous victory in national elections.
Sperm whale found dead with stomach full of plastic waste
Dhaka, May 25 (UNB) - Another whale has washed up on the shores of Italy and just like the last time, the sperm whale's stomach was full of plastic. It appears to be a juvenile seven-year-old whale and it's not known whether the plastic trash was the reason for its death, reports CNN.
Trump arrives in Tokyo for state visit, golf and sumo
Tokyo, May 25 (AP/UNB) — Under the threat of potentially devastating U.S. tariffs on autos, Japan was ready to roll out the newest phase of its charm offensive targeting President Donald Trump as it welcomed him on a state visit tailor-made to his whims and ego.
4 countries vote in high-stakes European Parliament election
Brussels, May 25 (AP/UNB) — Voters in Slovakia, Malta, Latvia and the Czech Republic are casting ballots Saturday in European Parliament elections.
US moves to strengthen forces in Middle East to counter Iran
Washington, May 25 (AP/UNB)— The U.S. will send hundreds of additional troops and a dozen fighter jets to the Middle East in the coming weeks to counter what the Pentagon said is an escalating campaign by Iran to plan attacks against the U.S. and its interests in the region. And for the first time, Pentagon officials on Friday publicly blamed Iran and its proxies for recent tanker bombings near United Arab Emirates and a rocket attack in Iraq.