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Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet […]

Protesters marching toward US embassy clash with police in Islamabad

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US to close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar citing safety concerns

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

Islamabad: The United States will close its consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar, citing the safety of its diplomats, the State Department said in a statement published on Tuesday. The U.S. embassy in Islamabad will handle all diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where Peshawar is the capital, the State Department said. “This decision reflects our commitment […]

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Swasth Bharat Portal launched to integrate health systems, boost India’s digital health transformation

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: In a major push towards strengthening India’s digital health ecosystem, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, a unified platform aimed at integrating fragmented health programme systems across the country. The portal was unveiled during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future, […]

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US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: The U.S. Justice Department added a charge of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon to the case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton last month. The new charge, which formally accuses the suspect, Cole Allen, […]

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FAA contractor charged with making threat against Trump

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: A man who worked as a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration in New Hampshire has been arrested and charged with making a threat against Donald Trump after the White House received an email the suspect apparently sent about planning to “neutralize/kill” the president, according to court documents. Dean DelleChiaie of Nashua, New […]

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India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: India pitched its deep-tech startup programme ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ to global investors and stakeholders at a roadshow in Paris, building momentum ahead of the conclave scheduled to be held in Nice next month. The roadshow showcased India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem and higher education-led innovation landscape to global investors, corporates, universities and research institutions. […]

Chinese Minister meeting with Iranian counterpart

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Chinese foreign minister kicks off meeting with Iranian counterpart

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, state news agency Xinhua said. Araghchi’s one-day trip comes a week ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15. Earlier this […]

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ADB to mobilize USD 50 billion to boost regional connectivity through Pan-Asia Power Grid

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is mobilizing USD 50 billion by 2035 to transform regional connectivity into action through the development of cross-border power grids. The financial commitment aims to lower energy costs, strengthen reliability, and expand clean energy trade across some of the world’s most complex regions. According to ADB, the initiative […]

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Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Stocks leapt, oil prices sank, and the dollar dropped in Asia on Wednesday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump touted “great progress” toward a “final agreement” with Tehran, while momentum in AI-driven trades accelerated. Trump said he would briefly pause an operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a […]

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India’s mobility pacts with 23 countries must be expanded to protect migrants: MOS Kirti Vardhan Singh

May 6, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: India has made 27 migration and mobility agreements with 23 countries and such partnerships must be expanded to provide safe pathways for emigration and protection of the diaspora, according to Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Minister of State for External Affairs. The agreements facilitate “structured and skills-based mobility, with a strong emphasis on worker […]