Why protesters set the Ebola treatment centre in DRC on fire
The incident took place at Rwampara General Hospital, near Bunia in Ituri province. The police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd
By Anuja Susan Varghese May 22, 2026
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White House shooting: Suspect killed after exchange of fire with officers
The incident unfolded near the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
By The Week News Desk May 24, 2026
‘Hello, Greenland!’: Trump’s AI image reignites acquisition speculation amid US envoy visit
Donald Trump's AI-generated image of him overlooking Greenland has ignited discussions about US ambitions concerning the island
By Antonio Anthey May 23, 2026
What caused the China coal mine blast that killed over 80 workers?
The explosion took place at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi in Shanxi Province. Shanxi is China's main coal-producing province and is larger than Greece. Rescue efforrs are underway
By The Week News Desk May 23, 2026
Trump tightens green card rules, forcing most applicants to leave the United States
Under the new directive, most applicants seeking permanent residency will now be required to leave the United States and apply from their home countries
By Ajish P Joy May 23, 2026-
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Who was Hamza Burhan aka 'The Doctor'? Unidentified gunmen shoot dead Pulwama mastermind in PoK
Hamza Burhan was involved in supplying explosive and grenades to terrorists who carried out the 2019 Pulwama attack as well as another attack on a CRPF bunker in November 2020.
By The Week News Desk May 21, 2026 -
Trump administration indicts Raul Castro for the 1996 murder of four US pilots
According to US prosecutors, the then Defence Minister Raul authorised the deployment of Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets to intercept civilian aircraft flying near Cuban airspace
By Ajish P Joy May 21, 2026 -
From a fake job offer to a fortified scam compound: Inside the US report on CCP-linked crime networks in Southeast Asia
The report argues that what began as fragmented operations involving online gambling, cyber fraud and trafficking has evolved into a sprawling transnational criminal ecosystem spread across Southeast Asia and beyond
By Tanu Kapoor May 20, 2026 -
Norwegian daily under fire for ‘blatantly racist’ cartoon of PM Modi as a snake charmer
A cartoon by a Norwegian newspaper depicting PM Modi as a snake charmer has drawn criticism and controversy, with many pointing out the racism and perpetuation of colonial stereotypes about India
By The Week News Desk May 20, 2026 -
Modi in Italy: Meloni hosts dinner and Colosseum tour ahead of strategic talks
Modi arrived in Italy on Tuesday for the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour
By The Week News Desk May 20, 2026 -
Four Republicans join Democrats to vote against Trump's Iran war
The resolution, sponsored by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, passed 50-47
By The Week News Desk May 20, 2026 -
‘Welcome to Rome, my friend’: Meloni shares candid picture with PM Modi
Modi says his visit will focus on boosting India-Italy cooperation, with particular emphasis on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
By The Week News Desk May 20, 2026 -
San Diego mosque shooting: Inside the frantic call from a shooter’s mother before suspected hate crime
Five, including two teenage attackers, were killed in the shooting that took place at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, California
By The Week News Desk May 19, 2026 -
Trump delays planned strike on Iran after requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE
Trump confirmed that Tehran had conveyed a fresh peace proposal to Washington
By The Week News Desk May 19, 2026 -
Kylian Mbappé’s feud with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally reflects France’s deepening identity and political crisis
In many ways, Kylian Mbappé is following the example of Zinedine Zidane, who publicly urged voters to reject the far right during the 2002 and 2017 elections.
By Ajish P Joy May 18, 2026 -
Two dead, one missing after 5.2 magnitude earthquake strike Guangxi in China; 7000 residents evacuated
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, Guangxi in China, causing two deaths, and building collapses
By The Week News Desk May 18, 2026 -
Indian worker falls prey to Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow; Zelenskyy admits that his troops…
An update from the Indian Embassy confirmed that its team have visited the region and met the injured workers in the hospital
By Bechu S May 17, 2026 -
Afghanistan: Under new Taliban rules, 'silence of a virgin girl' can signal marriage consent
Under the new regulations, the Taliban has granted fathers and grandfathers sole authority over child marriages
By The Week News Desk May 17, 2026 -
India, Netherlands to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership' amid global challenges
The decision came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to The Hague
By The Week News Desk May 17, 2026 -
Senator Bill Cassidy’s primary defeat shows how loyalty to Trump now defines survival in the Republican Party
Ideology, seniority, fundraising strength and legislative experience matter less than personal allegiance to the president
By Ajish P Joy May 17, 2026 -
Four Indian-origin men arrested in Canada in kidnapping-extortion case; one absconding
Five Indian origin men have been charged with kidnapping and extortion in Calgary, Canada,after they kidnapped a man to extort his friend. Calgary police have arrested four suspects, with one still at large
By The Week News Desk May 16, 2026 -
Xi-Trump meet: Why the US delegation dumped all Chinese gifts before boarding Air Force One
Reports said that the materials were dumped into a bin placed near the aircraft stairs shortly before departure from Beijing Capital Airport
By Anuja Susan Varghese May 16, 2026 -
After Beijing talks, China now on equal footing with US
Caught up in a messy episode in Iran that is in a stalemate now and rising domestic unpopularity at home, President Donald Trump flew to Beijing with the hope of a proactive Chinese involvement in Iran to resolve the impasse. That did not happen.
By Sanjib Kr Baruah May 16, 2026 -
‘He’ll no longer terrorise people’: Trump announces killing of ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
The terrorist leader was killed in a joint operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces
By The Week News Desk May 16, 2026 -
Abdul Halim Khan: Indian imam gets life imprisonment in UK after raping 7 women, girls from Bangladeshi Muslim community
A UK court has sentenced former imam Abdul Halim Khan, an Indian national, to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years after being convicted
By The Week News Desk May 15, 2026
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