Meet China's GD01: The USD 5,73,000 robot built for future of civilian transport
It weighs 500 kg with a pilot on board and has a starting price of USD 573,674 (Rs 5.49 crore)
14 May,2026 12:13 PM IST | Beijing | AgenciesOver 100 Russian drones strike Ukraine across four regions, 8 killed
It is important to support Ukraine and not remain silent about Russia’s war. Every time the war disappears from the top of the news, it encourages Russia to become more savage
14 May,2026 12:08 PM IST | Kyiv | AgenciesNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures clearest map yet of cosmic web
The breakthrough came through COSMOS-Web, the largest survey conducted by JWST till date
14 May,2026 12:03 PM IST | California | AgenciesWest Asia tensions: Israel hits Lebanese highway killing eight including kids
A fourth strike on Sidon’s northern entrance happened in the early afternoon, hitting a car.
14 May,2026 11:59 AM IST | Beirut | AgenciesIran slams Bahrain-US push for UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, described the campaign in support of the proposed resolution as “ridiculous, misleading and deceptive,” according to Iranian state media reports
14 May,2026 10:55 AM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentDonald Trump says US-China ties will become ‘better than ever’ during Xi talks
Trump praised Xi’s leadership and described the Chinese President as a “great leader,” while also highlighting the long-standing communication between the two leaders
14 May,2026 10:26 AM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondentXi Jinping tells Donald Trump China and US should be ‘partners, not rivals’
During the high-level talks, Xi said the world was undergoing major geopolitical and economic changes and stressed the importance of maintaining stable ties between the two countries
14 May,2026 10:03 AM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondentUK PM Keir Starmer under pressure as Labour unrest deepens
Pressure on Starmer has increased sharply since Labour’s underwhelming showing in last week’s local elections, which triggered criticism from sections of the party and renewed concerns over the government’s political direction
14 May,2026 08:58 AM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentDonald Trump meets Xi Jinping for 'high-stakes' meeting in Beijing
Trump was formally welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at the start of his two-day visit; China also accorded the US President a ceremonial guard of honour presented by the People’s Liberation Army Honour Guard Battalion
14 May,2026 08:22 AM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondentPakistan secures USD 1.3 billion IMF funding amid economic reforms
Funding by Pakistan was secured on Tuesday through separate International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes, split between the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aiming to stabilise Pakistan's external payments and help it fight climate-related hazards
13 May,2026 05:29 PM IST | Islamabad | PTIHezbollah launched rockets toward troops in southern Lebanon; no injuries: IDF
The IDF said Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, triggering sirens in northern Israel
13 May,2026 02:43 PM IST | Tel Aviv (Israel) | ANITrump, UAE President discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia
The two leaders reviewed strategic cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates and explored ways to further strengthen ties in areas of mutual interest
13 May,2026 12:43 PM IST | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondentICE flags 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, in alleged OPT visa scam
Addressing a press conference, the acting Director of ICE, Todd Lyons, said the OPT component of the student visa programme has "become a magnet for fraud" and has been the subject of many investigations by the Department of Homeland Security.
13 May,2026 11:59 AM IST | Washington | PTIIsrael Warns "Evacuate Now" Before Airstrike Onslaught Targets Hezbollah
Tensions in West Asia are surging again as Israel issues urgent evacuation orders for 12 villages in southern Lebanon ahead of anticipated military strikes. Residents in areas including Kaouthariyet al-Saiyad and Deir ez-Zahrani have been warned to move at least 1,000 meters away from their homes as the Israeli military signals an escalation. IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee has called for immediate civilian withdrawal, citing imminent operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. This comes despite an existing ceasefire framework, which now appears increasingly fragile with both sides continuing daily exchanges of fire across the border. Israeli forces have confirmed a series of precision airstrikes aimed at Hezbollah military sites, claiming that the locations were actively being used for attacks against Israeli troops. Reports suggest multiple Hezbollah operatives have been eliminated in the latest wave of strikes.