On May 18, significant headlines emerged that resonate globally, spanning politics, international relations, sports, entertainment, and business. These stories are ideal for students to discuss during school assemblies, ensuring everyone is updated on crucial events.
1. Shashi Tharoor has been appointed to lead an all-party delegation, while Congress protests against what they call a 'dishonest' inclusion, insisting on their own list.
2. Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, expressed the desire for the Amarnath Yatra to proceed without incidents.
3. In Odisha, nine individuals lost their lives due to lightning strikes across various districts, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert.
4. A tragic bus-lorry collision on the Singupuram Highway in Andhra Pradesh resulted in one death and eight injuries.
5. In Delhi, a teenager was discovered dead in a pool of blood at Central Park in Seelampur.
International News
1. Former President Trump claimed that he played a crucial role in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, stating it was a 'bigger success than I’ll ever be given credit for.'
2. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, acknowledged that India's missile strike impacted the Nur Khan Airbase, revealing that Asim Munir woke him at 2:30 AM to inform him.
3. Ukraine reported that nine people were killed and four others injured in a Russian drone attack on a passenger bus.
4. Taiwan's Minister stated that China is behind South Africa's recent actions regarding its Taiwan office.
5. Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev remarked that India has struck at the heart of Pakistan.
Entertainment News
1. Suniel Shetty expressed pride in his daughter Athiya's decision to opt for a natural birth, praising her strength.
2. Tom Cruise delighted fans by speaking in Hindi and reminiscing about his visit to India.
3. Abhijeet Sawant admitted to using Tinder while married, stating, 'My wife didn’t know.'
4. The release date for 'Captain America: Brave New World' on OTT has been announced.
5. Aamir Khan Productions changed their social media profile picture to the Indian flag following boycott calls, leading to further trolling from netizens.
Business News
1. The stock market saw a significant surge, with the Sensex climbing 2,876 points this week; analysts are curious about the factors influencing Dalal Street.
2. Air India Express has initiated a flash sale with airfares starting at Rs 1300; here are the steps to book your flight.
3. Moody’s has downgraded the US government amid looming debt crises.
4. Reliance Jio has been recognized for providing the best internet and call setup in TRAI tests, raising questions for Airtel.
5. Gold prices experienced a surge on May 17.
Sports News
1. The West Indies have appointed 33-year-old Roston Chase as their new Test captain, surpassing five other candidates.
2. Neeraj Chopra made history by breaking the 90-meter barrier at the Doha Diamond League 2025, finishing second to Julian Weber.
3. The Delhi GM Open is set to take place from June 7, featuring a record prize pool of 1.21 crores.
4. U Mumba has retained its core team, led by Sunil Kumar, ahead of the PKL season 12 auction.
5. Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt reflection on the inauguration of SRT 100, calling it a 'very heart-touching moment for me.'
Thought Of The Day
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
