Good morning, everyone. Here are the top national and international news updates for the school assembly on May 22, 2026. These headlines will help students stay informed about important developments from India and around the world.

NATION

  1. PM's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prez
    New Delhi: A Muga silk stole for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a Madhubani painting with a fish motif for Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, and a Ladakhi pure wool stole for Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were among the gifts presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his just-concluded five-nation tour.
  2. Cockroach Janata Party's X handle withheld, founder starts new account
    New Delhi: The X account of Cockroach Janata Party, the satirical digital outfit that emerged last week and took social media by storm, was suspended in India on Thursday. Soon after, another handle - 'Cockroach is Back'.
  3. India issues Ebola advisory for passengers arriving from high-risk African nations
    New Delhi: India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking those with symptoms or exposure history to immediately report to airport health authorities before immigration clearance.
  4. Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband moves MP High Court for pre-arrest bail
    Jabalpur: After failing to get any relief from the lower court, Samarth Singh, the absconding husband of Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry and died last week, has filed an anticipatory bail application in the Madhya Pradesh High Court claiming that his family was cooperating with the investigation team and that there was no need for custodial interrogation.
  5. Deployment of 500 CAPF companies in Bengal extended till June 20
    Kolkata: The Union Home Ministry has decided to continue deploying 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in West Bengal till June 20 for post-poll law and order management based on a request from the West Bengal government, an official said Thursday.
  6. 16th Kerala Assembly swearing-in witnesses oaths in different languages, camaraderie among rivals
    Thiruvananthapuram: The swearing-in of members to the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday became more than a formal constitutional ceremony, as the House witnessed moments reflecting the state's diversity, simplicity and political culture.
  7. Thin line between defamation, political criticism: Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea against social media posts
    New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday said there was a thin line between political criticism and defamation, as it asked MP Raghav Chadha if he can be "sensitive" to social media posts seemingly criticizing his "political decision".
  8. Delhi riots 2020: HC grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case
    New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted bail to Salim Mailk in a case under the anti-terror law UAPA concerning the "larger conspiracy" behind the February 2020 riots in the city's northeastern parts.

 

FOREIGN

  1. India abstains from UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion
    United Nations: India abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution calling on countries to comply with their obligations on climate change, voicing concern that the draft "undermines" the "sacrosanct architecture" of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
  2. Indian students and workers lead exit trend as UK net migration falls
    London: Indian students and workers top the charts of foreigners leaving the UK as net migration data released in London on Thursday reflected a significant fall, nearly halving when compared to the previous year.

These were the top headlines for today’s school assembly on May 22, 2026. Stay informed, stay curious, and have a wonderful day ahead.