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Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal with husband Michael Boulos and spent nearly an hour exploring the monument. She showed interest in its history and architecture, while authorities maintained extensive security arrangements throughout the visit
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Global crude oil prices fell to six-week lows after reports of a possible extension of the Iran-US ceasefire and prospects of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. India said refineries have adequate crude stocks and fuel supplies remain stable despite regional uncertainties
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Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing began his five-day India visit with a stop in Gaya, Bihar, where he offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 1 to strengthen bilateral ties.
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US President Donald Trump ended a two-hour Situation Room meeting without announcing a decision on a proposed Iran agreement. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue amid disputes over nuclear demands, sanctions relief and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine hotfire test at Cape Canaveral in Florida, causing a setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company. No injuries were reported, but the incident could delay upcoming missions and affect competition with SpaceX.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised India as a “huge power” and said the country shows “crazy love for Israel” despite global criticism of the Jewish state. He highlighted strong India-Israel ties, expanding diplomatic partnerships and his close rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Indian-American teenager Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling 32 words in the spell-off round, setting a new competition record. The 14-year-old California student secured the title with the word “bromocriptine” after years of national-level participation.
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Nearly 2,000 vessels are waiting to exit the Gulf due to disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The shipping backlog has raised concerns over energy supplies, trade routes and global freight costs.
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The Trump administration has outlined three non-negotiable conditions for any agreement with Iran, including surrendering highly enriched uranium and ensuring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that military options could return if diplomacy fails.
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The World Meteorological Organization warned there is an 86 per cent chance that a year between 2026 and 2030 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record. The report also projected continued global warming and increasing chances of temporary 1.5 degrees Celsius breaches.
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The number of confirmed and probable Andes hantavirus cases linked to the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has risen to 13, including three deaths. WHO said the overall public health risk remains low while multiple countries continue monitoring passengers and conducting contact tracing.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the EU Foreign Ministers’ informal Gymnich meeting in Cyprus, discussing emerging multipolar order and cooperation. He also held bilateral talks with counterparts from Spain, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and the EU on trade, security, and regional developments
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A buffalo in Bangladesh, that many people online believe to be a lookalike of the US President Donald Trump, has been spared from being sacrificed on Bakrid thanks to its looks and popularity. It has now been shifted to the Bangladesh National Zoo, where it will be kept on public display.
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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least eight people amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah ahead of security talks in Washington. Benjamin Netanyahu announced expanded operations as cross-border drone and rocket attacks intensified
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Novak Djokovic advanced to the Roland Garros third round after beating Frenchman Royer in four sets, but clashed with the Paris crowd over boos. He criticized their disrespect, hoping to avoid more French opponents, and now faces Brazil’s Fonseca
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The International Stabilisation Force for Gaza remains stalled as pledged troops fail to materialize. Indonesia suspended its 8,000-strong commitment after the US-Iran war escalated, while Hamas refuses to disarm and Israel expands control, deepening deadlock and undermining fragile ceasefire efforts
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Two people were killed and nine others remain missing after a chemical tank imploded at a paper mill in Washington state. Authorities warned the incident could become one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the state’s modern history as investigations and recovery operations continue.
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The US carried out fresh overnight strikes in Iran targeting a military site near the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump warned Washington could resume military action if nuclear negotiations with Tehran fail to produce an agreement acceptable to the United States.
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India has sent emergency pharmaceutical supplies, including diagnostics, therapeutics and infection-control materials, to support Ebola containment efforts in Congo. Africa CDC thanked India for the assistance as the outbreak in Congo and Uganda continues to spread with rising infections and fatalities
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US President Donald Trump said Washington had reset relations with China through trade pressure, military expansion and energy dominance. He claimed the US economy remained strong while administration officials highlighted rising defence investment, recruitment growth and broader Indo-Pacific strategic competition
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The US-India Business Council welcomed strategic initiatives announced during Marco Rubio’s India visit, including agreements on critical minerals, energy security and technology cooperation. USIBC said the developments reflected stronger Quad momentum and deeper economic ambition between India and the United States
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US President Donald Trump ruled out any Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that Tehran would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. He said diplomacy with Iran was continuing even as Washington maintained pressure through sanctions and military strength
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Israel announced Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh was killed in a targeted overnight strike in Gaza City. The IDF and Shin Bet said Odeh, linked to the October 7 attacks, was eliminated, marking a significant blow to Hamas’ leadership
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President Trump meets his Cabinet amid fragile Iran war talks. A potential deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reduce uranium stockpiles, and extend ceasefire, but critics warn terms resemble Obama’s accord and risk emboldening Tehran before midterms
