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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

How attack on UAE shows nuclear plants’ vulnerability in West Asia war

More than half a dozen nuclear facilities have come under attack over the last five years, starting with Russia seizing control of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia in 2022.

Mango owner Jonathan Andic arrested in probe into father’s death after 2024 hiking fall

A spokesperson for the family said cooperation with investigation will continue throughout proceedings.

Ruble is world’s best performer vs dollar as Putin’s Russia reaps oil gains from Iran war

The ruble has advanced roughly 12% since the start of April to 72.6 per dollar, the strongest level since February 2023.

Rare Ebola strain may have spread undetected for weeks in Congo, raising global alarm

The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. Congo’s presumed first patient, a nurse in Bunia, developed symptoms on 24 April.

Thailand plans relief package to tackle looming cost-of-living crisis despite strong growth

Thailand’s top finance official said the government is preparing a package to address a looming cost-of-living crisis, even as economic growth handily beat estimates...

India missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over

Without AI-driven rallies powering Taiwan and South Korea, there’s growing risk that India falls further behind.

Modi can’t send workers on a long march back home again

Rising prices hurt everyone, but migrant workers suffer most because welfare benefits tied to home addresses often exclude them in cities where they work.

Moscow hit by unprecedented drone attack; Russia says 556 Ukrainian drones intercepted

At least 3 people were killed, over a dozen injured and Moscow airports faced disruptions amid overnight strikes.

Maharashtra Charity commissioner halts key Tata Trusts meeting citing pending probe

The pivotal board meeting scheduled for 16 May was expected to see trust chairman Noel Tata nominating new board members of Tata Sons Pvt, the group’s holding company.

At least 65 killed as rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines spreads in Congo

About 246 suspected cases & 65 deaths have been reported mainly in Mongbwalu and Rwampara health zones in Ituri province, near the Ugandan border.

On Camera

Indians turned Cannes into Cartoon Network. It’s not a fancy-dress show

The current ‘cash and carry’ environment in Cannes is encouraging people who have nothing to contribute to cinema to show up in clownish “couture” to parade their insecurity.

Waiver or no waiver, Russian crude remains centrepiece of India’s oil imports strategy

With Washington issuing a third 30-day waiver for Russian crude cargoes at sea, India signals continuity in import strategy while ramping up purchases from Venezuela and other suppliers.

Army veteran, CM & driving force behind Golden Quadrilateral, BC Khanduri’s era comes to a close

The BJP veteran's passing Tuesday brings to an end a long and storied career that spanned military, politics and governance.

Pakistan is tactically brilliant, strategically disastrous. It’s primed for repeated blunders

Pakistan has ended up losing every war against India but that hasn’t prevented it from claiming victory. We will go over the evidence to anticipate what to expect next.