Day: May 11, 2026

Sri Lankan President Hails Historic Tamil Nadu Transition, Congratulates Vijay Says ‘Lanka, Tamil Nadu Connected Through Enduring Ties’

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay, popularly known as C Joseph Vijay, following his swearing-in as the ninth Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.In his message, Dissanayake emphasised the deep historical and cultural bonds that connect Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, describing them as ties rooted in history, culture, enterprise

May 11, 2026
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US F-35 Fighter Jet Reportedly Declares Emergency Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Escalation

Iran has claimed that a United States F-35 Lightning II fighter jet declared a mid-air emergency while flying near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, 10 May.According to Tehran, the aircraft transmitted the emergency code 7700, which is the universal distress signal used in aviation to indicate a general emergency requiring immediate attention.The claim was made amid escalating tensions in the Gulf

May 11, 2026
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Centre Denies Reports of India‑UAE Evacuation Plan And Flags Deepfake Video Campaign

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a categorical denial of reports suggesting that New Delhi and Abu Dhabi were working on an evacuation plan for Indian nationals through the UAE’s Fujairah port.The rebuttal came after a widely circulated article in The Times of India claimed that lakhs of Indian workers could be evacuated via the strategic maritime hub. The MEA’s official fact‑

May 11, 2026
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India And Peru To Resume Free Trade Talks In June With Copper Supply In Focus

India and Peru are set to resume negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement in June 2026, with both sides aiming to conclude the deal by the end of the year. Copper and critical minerals are central to the talks, reflecting India’s urgent need to secure long-term supply chains for its fast-growing economy.India and Peru are preparing for the next round of discussions on a proposed Free Trade

May 11, 2026
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Trump’s China Visit Seen As Key To Stabilising And Refining Bilateral Ties Amid Global Uncertainty

US President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to China from 13 to 15 May 2026 is being framed by Chinese media as a pivotal opportunity to stabilise and refine bilateral ties, with the China Daily editorial emphasising head‑of‑state diplomacy as the key to navigating global uncertainty.The visit will focus on trade, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and broader economic coordination,

May 11, 2026
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