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India joined the US-led Pax Silica to strengthen resilient supply chains for critical minerals and AI. Officials, including Ashwini Vaishnaw and US Ambassador Sergio Gor, highlighted enhanced economic security and bilateral cooperation

Nearly four years after invading Ukraine, Russia controls 20% of its territory, with civilians facing repression, poor infrastructure and alleged abuses. Rights groups report secret detentions and forced Russification, while displaced families recount fear, destruction and hardship in annexed regions

Iran’s UN envoy warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any US aggression, citing self-defence under the UN Charter. Tensions rose after remarks by Donald Trump on Diego Garcia, amid ongoing nuclear talks and concerns over military build-up

President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to identify and release files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, amid renewed public interest. Pentagon reports continue to find no evidence of alien activity despite hundreds of unidentified aerial phenomenon reports.

President Donald Trump is considering a limited military strike on Iran to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal, as US forces bolster Middle East deployments. Iranian leaders have issued warnings while diplomatic negotiations continue amid escalating tensions.

Iran conducted joint military drills with Russia as US warships moved closer to the Middle East, raising fears of escalation. With nuclear talks stalled, Washington, Tehran and Israel are signalling readiness for conflict if diplomacy fails

Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney shared a record opening stand as Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I in Canberra. India collapsed late in the chase, allowing the hosts to level the three-match series

Shai Hope’s fluent 75 and a strong bowling performance helped West Indies defeat Italy by 42 runs in the T20 World Cup. Italy were bowled out for 123 while chasing 166, as the Windies topped Group C

Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza guided Zimbabwe to a comfortable six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 179, Zimbabwe reached the target in 19.3 overs to enter the Super Eights unbeaten

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has been arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace and the royal family express support for the investigation, while Andrew continues to deny any wrongdoing.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Seoul Central District Court for attempting to impose martial law in 2024, in a case deemed an insurrection, though prosecutors had sought the death penalty

Physician-economist Jay Bhattacharya, currently leading the National Institutes of Health, has been appointed acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid leadership instability under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Religious scholars in Quetta urged dialogue and transparent probes into missing persons cases in Balochistan. Activists, including members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, also raised human rights concerns at the Asma Jahangir Conference

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four boats near Katchatheevu for allegedly crossing the IMBL. The incident has heightened tensions in the Palk Strait, prompting appeals for diplomatic intervention

US immigration authorities deported a two-month-old baby with bronchitis to Mexico alongside his family, drawing criticism from Representative Joaquin Castro. Homeland Security said the child was medically cleared and due process followed, amid renewed scrutiny of immigration detention policies

Nikhil Gupta has been formally convicted in a US federal court after pleading guilty to a murder-for-hire and money laundering conspiracy targeting a Sikh separatist leader in New York. Sentencing is scheduled for May 29.

At least eight backcountry skiers were killed and one remains missing after a massive avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe in California amid a severe winter storm, making it the deadliest avalanche in the United States since 1981, officials said

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has promised to strengthen law and order, protect minorities, and curb corruption in his first address. He said his government aims to ensure safety, equality, and democratic governance for all citizens

India-Bangladesh relations are poised for a reset following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s victory. PM Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman, while India engages security, trade, and minority protection issues amid concerns over ISI-backed destabilisation efforts

A large sleeper shark was filmed 490 meters deep near the South Shetland Islands in the Antarctic Ocean, challenging assumptions that sharks avoid Antarctica. Researchers from the University of Western Australia say the rare sighting highlights limited deep-sea exploration

India needs to move beyond long-hour myths and China’s 996 model to build a smarter frontline productivity system

Kerala Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar said Muslims in India are safe, dismissing security concerns after meeting PM Modi. Discussions focused on national development, peace, and social harmony, with NSAs involvement highlighting strategic and diplomatic importance

Tarique Rahman was elected Leader of the BNP Parliamentary Party, positioning him to become Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister. BNP MPs took their oaths at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, while skipping the Constitution Reform Council procedure

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir expressed displeasure to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, criticizing his management after a humiliating T20 World Cup loss to India, calling for possible reprimand or removal