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USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
Trump administration urges US Postal Service to scrap 100-year-old rule as Democratic state attorneys general protestHandguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed Trump administration rule takes effect.Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states have sent a letter in opposition. Continue reading...
Trump Punts Thorniest Iran Challenges in Push to Reopen Hormuz
President Donald Trump has changed his approach as he tries to end the war against Iran: reopen the Strait of Hormuz at all costs and leave thorny negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs until later.
Top Russian, Saudi diplomats call for restoring free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Both sides expressed the position in favor of preventing a return to escalation and the need to continue ongoing diplomatic contacts
Element of surprise key to secure strategic edge, Rajnath tells commanders
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that future wars will hinge on innovative thinking and synergy, not just weaponry. He urged commanders to prioritize artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and secure communications, stressing the need to anticipate enemy surprises and stay ahead. Singh highlighted hybrid threats and multi-domain operations, commending the forces' jointness and technological adoption.
We always knew it would be a tough election – Russell Findlay
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Russia officially invited no one to May 9, said it will be glad to see everyone — Putin
Besides Alexander Lukashenko, the leaders of Abkhazia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, South Ossetia, and Republika Srpska are coming to Moscow to celebrate Victory Day
Trump Announces Ceasefire In Russia-Ukraine War—But Prior Truces Have Largely Failed
BreakingBusinessTrump Announces Ceasefire In Russia-Ukraine War—But Prior Truces Have Largely FailedByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 04:30pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineA three-day ceasefire agreement has been reached between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump announced Friday, potentially marking pr...
May 9-11 truce achieved through Russia-US, US-Kiev contacts — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov pointed out that the agreement developed the ideas voiced during a conversation between the presidents of Russia and the United States
Russia needs no one’s permission to hold Victory Parade — Kremlin spokesman
Thus Dmitry Peskov commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s decree on holding a parade in Moscow
Precision Neuroscience CEO on Medtronic Partnership, What's Next
Precision Neuroscience Co-Founder & CEO Michael Mager discusses the development of a new neurological implant designed to create a communication link with the brain and external computers, as well asthe company's partnership with Medtronic. He talks with Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. (Source: Bloomberg)
Britons trapped on virus-hit cruise ship could be flown home from Tenerife this weekend
Dozens of Britons stranded aboard the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak could be flown back to the UK on Sunday under a major Government evacuation plan.Officials are preparing to meet the MV Hondius when it docks in Tenerife, with passengers facing health checks, virus testing and strict quarantine rules before being allowed home.The vessel - which has been battling an outbreak linked to Hantavirus - is currently sailing from waters off Cape Verde towards the Canary Isla...
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
Gulf states condemn Iranian attacks on UAE, reaffirm full solidarity
Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which involved ballistic missiles and drones and left three people injured, reaffirming their full solidarity with the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Bahrain condemned the attacks as a “flagrant violation” of international law and principles of good neighbourliness. In a statement reported by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Ministry of Foreign...
IN BRIEF: Truce, POW exchange in thousand for thousand format: Kremlin aide's statements
Russia agreed to Donald Trump's initiative for a truce with Ukraine from May 9 to 11
Attack on Rostov-on-Don and Victory Day: Putin’s meeting with Russian Security Council
Vladimir Putin noted that the high professionalism of Russian air traffic controllers made it possible to avert tragic consequences
Spencer Pratt's chances of winning LA mayoral race surge after spectacular TV debate that saw ex-reality star eviscerate Democrat rivals
Spencer Pratt's chances of winning LA mayoral race surge after spectacular TV debate that saw ex-reality star eviscerate Democrat rivalsBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:04, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 21:08, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
Reform, Greens and pro-Gaza independents make significant gains, although no party has yet won majorityElections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsLatest news updates and analysis from election nightThe Labour party’s 14-year leadership in Birmingham has come to an end after Reform, Greens and pro-Gaza independents made significant gains in the UK’s second-largest city.No party has yet won an overall majority at Birmingham city council, one of Europe’s largest local authoriti...
TTV asks governor to invite EPS to form govt; missing MLA found
CHENNAI: Hours after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekar on Friday and staked claim to form the next govt, AMMK founde.
Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris Mason,Political editorandIain Watson,Political correspondentGetty ImagesSurveying the scale of Labour's disastrous elections performance, there are now at least a dozen Labour MPs saying publicly that Sir Keir Starmer should resign or attach a sell by date to his premiership.Let's see if that is a position that becomes contagious.There are no shortage of Labour MPs who say...
Alabama takes step toward a new congressional map while awaiting court action
2026 ElectionAlabama takes step toward a new congressional map while awaiting court actionRepublican lawmakers passed a bill that would set up special primary elections if they are allowed to implement new maps after the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Demonstrators protests against Alabama Republicans' redistricting plan.Mickey Welsh / The Montgomery Advertiser / USA TODAY NetworkShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 8, 2026, 3:50 PM E...