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Bhojshala verdict: Fresh plea seeks removal of 'Islamic symbols', excavation
Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict recognizing Dhar's Bhojshala complex as Goddess Vagdevi's temple, Hindu petitioners have filed new pleas. They are demanding free entry for devotees, further excavation, and the opening of a locked room, asserting the court's order necessitates unrestricted access and removal of 'unauthorised Islamic symbols'.
Pauline Hanson announces Norway-inspired gas policy as she decries 25% export tax as ‘economic vandalism’
One Nation proposal would abolish offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity in new projects in a move the Coalition says is ‘borrowed from Venezuela’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has vowed to replace the contentious offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity stakes in new ventures under an interventionist policy designed to extract “vastly greater returns” for Australian taxpayers from the resource.The proposal for the commonwealth to co-own gas...
Why NATO needs a Plan B
Mark Rutte is wrong to quash talk of one. The risks of the alliance unravelling are too great to ignore
JOHN YOO, MICHAEL TOTH: Aloha State lawsuits push radical climate agenda
For years, California was the poster child of environmental overkill. That distinction now belongs to Hawaii. About 2,400 miles away from the West Coast and with no oil fields of its own, the Aloha State depends on imports to fuel its tourism industry, run its grid and make everyday life possible.But Hawaii’s oil dependence hasn’t kept it from waging an all-out litigation war against energy companies. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez along with Honolulu and Maui are suing the oil and gas indus...
MORNING GLORY: US must create a demilitarized zone along the Hormuz Strait
The United States, alongside coalition allies like the UK and France, established two no-fly zones in Iraq in the 1990s after the first Gulf War that followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, which remained in place until the major combat operations in Iraq ended after the invasion of Iraq in 2003.The northern "no-fly" zone was established in April, 1991. The southern no-fly zone was established in August, 1992. The northern zone was designed to protect Iraqi Kurds from more retribution from S...
Terrifying fact of Iran war is America is no longer safe from this new threat
In a discussion regarding the ongoing "war" with Iran, a former high-ranking U.S. military officer made a point which left me momentarily speechless. That point being: "The UAE and our other allies in the Middle East are better protected via U.S. air defense systems from Iran’s Shahed Drones than the state of Florida."The reason Florida was brought up was because of Cuba. Much in the news lately as the Trump administration seeks to free the people of that communist nation from decades of totalit...
Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats
Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Why Democrats have soured on a women’s history museum bill set for a House vote
CongressWhy Democrats have soured on a women’s history museum bill set for a House voteRepublicans amended the bill to say President Donald Trump may pick an alternative site for the museum and specified the museum could include only “biological women.”Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M.; Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. / Politico via AP; Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Raquel Coronell UribeA decadelong bipartisan effort to build a women’s history...
At breakfast meeting hosted by PM, Aga Khan expresses desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Thursday expressed the desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan in various human development initiatives during a breakfast meeting hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Prince Rahim is undertaking his first visit to Pakistan since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year. According to a statement by the PMO, the premier warmly welcomed Prince Rahim and appreciated his commitment to f...
UK net migration halves after huge drop in non-EU arrivals
UK net migration has halved after a huge drop in non-EU arrivals.It was an estimated 171,000 in the 12 months to December 2025.The figure is down 48 per cent year-on-year, the Office for National Statistics said, to the lowest level since early 2021.Net migration, the difference between the number of people moving long-term to the country and the number of people leaving, has been falling for much of the past three years. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The total peaked at a record 944,000...
Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch
MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’UK politics live – latest updatesFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a “wealth tax that works”, by equalising tax on assets and income.Streeting said the current system – in which capital gains tax is generally much lower than income tax – was not fair and penalised work, arguing the taxes should be equalised. Continue reading...
Video captures moment Russian jet flies just metres from RAF spy plane above Black Sea
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Europe faces stray Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries
Putin's nuclear build-up on NATO's doorstep: Russia transports nukes to Belarus as allies rehearse strikes on the West
Putin's nuclear build-up on NATO's doorstep: Russia transports nukes to Belarus as allies rehearse strikes on the WestSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and WILL STEWART Published: 09:40, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 09:40, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Line between defamation & criticism is thin': Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea
Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by MP Raghav Chadha. He sought protection against AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content. The court noted that political leaders often face criticism and satire. Arguments focused on the line between defamation and fair political commentary. The case highlights challenges in balancing free speech with dignity in the digital age.
Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter
Chancellor wins support from Conservative Mel Stride, while Farage says he’d ‘like to buy man a pint’UK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves surprised onlookers when she gave a stern rebuke to a foul-mouthed heckler who shouted at her from his van as she conducted a broadcast interview.However, the chancellor has won support from unlikely sources as Conservative politicians have leapt to her defence. Continue reading...
'Fastest U-turn ever!' Labour MP skewered by GB News host over decision to scrap food price cap less than 24 hours after being announced
GB News host Ellie Costello has grilled a Labour MP on the Government's "fastest U-turn ever" after announcing it has scrapped plans to impose a cap on food prices.Speaking to GB News, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby assured that the Government is "trying to help families right across this country with the cost of living".Pressing Ms Rigby on the decision, Ellie said: "This idea of price caps on essential items in supermarkets, has this been the fastest U-turn ever? "Because it was fl...
'Don't do BJP politics': DMK fumes as Vande Mataram played first at Vijay govt's oath event again
A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the recitation order of national and state songs during a swearing-in ceremony. The DMK criticized the Vijay government for prioritizing 'Vande Mataram' over the Tamil invocation song, accusing them of disrespecting Tamil culture and adopting BJP's politics.
Oath drama in TN: Governor fumes as Congress MLA raises slogans hailing Rajiv Gandhi, Rahul
During a Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion, Governor Arlekar cautioned Congress MLA S. Rajesh Kumar to adhere strictly to the written oath after he deviated to praise party leaders. Kumar, along with other new ministers, took their oaths at Lok Bhavan. Subsequently, other TVK legislators also added party-specific slogans to their affirmations.
Taiwan welcomes idea of Trump talking to its president, which would be a major break in protocol
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be “happy” to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island’s foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol that is likely to antagonize China.