France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.
Day: May 12, 2026
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.
Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’
President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran dismissed a US proposal to end the conflict.
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects ‘garbage’ Iran counterproposal
President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran dismissed a US proposal to end the conflict.
Middle East crisis live: US war on Iran has cost around $29bn, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth and other officials appear before House to face grilling on Iran war expenditure and military operationsIran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wider than before the war, according to a s…
Putin health fears soar as Russian President ‘accused of using body double’
The Russian President’s health has come under scrutiny.
Grand UN Peace Initiative Needed Calling for Immediate Ceasefire in All Wars and Civil Wars Followed by Peace Negotiations – PIR Report
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, May 12, 2026. Mass distress and destruction caused by wars and civil wars has increased to intolerable levels. Many of these conflicts have been prolonged and the overall possibilities of peace agreements being reached has de…
India’s National Technology Day Marks Journey From Pokhran To Full Nuclear Triad Power
India’s commemoration of National Technology Day on 11 May 2026 highlights its transformation since the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998 into a full-fledged nuclear triad power, with 172 warheads under the Strategic Forces Command and delivery systems spanning air, land, and sea.The commissioning of INS Aridhaman last month has secured continuous at-sea deterrence, completing the triad’s most
Thunder outlasts Lakers in Game 4 to complete NBA playoff sweep
Reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated in playoffs and move on to Western Conference finals.
Streeting to meet Starmer on Wednesday as the prime minister defies calls to step down – as it happened
A number of Streeting’s allies resigned from their ministerial posts on Tuesday and called for Keir Starmer to quitStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren Jones, the chief…