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Samsung denied Dua Lipa’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging, saying a content partner assured all permissions were secured. Lipa seeks $15 million damages over alleged copyright, trademark, and publicity rights violations tied to a 2024 backstage festival photograph 

A Spanish evacuee from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius tested preliminarily positive in Madrid after evacuation from the Canary Islands. European authorities are coordinating containment measures as health experts monitor the outbreak, believed to involve the Andes strain capable of limited human-to-human transmission

US President Donald Trump jokingly floated a potential 2028 Republican ticket featuring Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling them a “dream team” while insisting he had not officially endorsed either candidate 

Iran warned it is prepared to respond forcefully to any aggression after Donald Trump questioned the survival of the Iran-US ceasefire. Tehran reiterated that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable while demanding sanctions relief, maritime security, release of frozen assets, and regional peace through Pakistan-mediated talks

Pakistan allegedly allowed Iranian military aircraft, including a reconnaissance plane, to use Nur Khan Airbase during the Iran-US conflict, according to US officials cited by CBS News. Islamabad denied the claim, amid rising regional tensions involving Afghanistan, China, Iran, and the United States.

Joao Rui Ferreira said India and Portugal can deepen economic ties in renewable energy, manufacturing, startups and infrastructure. He highlighted Portugal’s expertise, strong digital ecosystem and gateway access to Europe as major opportunities for Indian businesses and investors

A French woman evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for the Andes hantavirus after returning to France. Authorities isolated close contacts and placed passengers under medical supervision as officials monitored the situation and strengthened preventive health measures

Asian markets traded mixed as geopolitical tensions and oil price spikes dominated sentiment after US–Iran peace talks collapsed. Japan and Hong Kong slipped, South Korea surged on tech strength, while crude oil jumped over 4% above $105 amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

A US passenger from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive, while another shows mild symptoms, prompting medical evacuation and isolation measures. Authorities across the US and UK have enforced strict monitoring as the outbreak has caused multiple suspected cases and deaths.

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 caught fire on landing at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, forcing a temporary shutdown. All 277 passengers were safely evacuated without injuries as emergency crews controlled the blaze and authorities investigated the runway incident

North Korea’s participation in Russia’s Victory Day parade highlighted expanding military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea said the event showcased deepening cooperation after North Korea reportedly deployed troops to support Russia, while Kim Jong-un reaffirmed commitment to the strategic partnership.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole after serving most of his one-year sentence. Authorities imposed strict probation conditions, including electronic monitoring and travel restrictions, while the influential politician still faces a separate royal defamation appeal case in Thailand

Spain evacuated over 90 passengers and crew from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius near Tenerife. Authorities coordinated international repatriation flights as health officials warned the rodent-borne virus can cause severe lung, heart and kidney complications, with prevention focused on avoiding infected rodents

US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13-15 for talks with President Xi Jinping amid Gulf tensions, tariff negotiations and Taiwan-related disputes. The visit, first by a US president in nearly nine years, will include trade discussions and bilateral meetings in Beijing

Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal over Gulf tensions, calling it “totally unacceptable.” Tehran sought sanctions relief, reopened Hormuz shipping and extended talks, while clashes involving naval forces, drones and missiles intensified. Qatar and Pakistan mediation efforts

Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, which reported a hantavirus outbreak, were evacuated to the Netherlands. Both are healthy and asymptomatic, the Indian Embassy in Spain confirmed.

India and Sri Lanka agreed to speed up implementation of a USD 450 million reconstruction package for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka. The assistance, announced after Cyclone Ditwah, includes concessional credit, grants and support for infrastructure, healthcare and recovery projects

Donald Trump is set to visit China for talks with Xi Jinping amid tensions over trade, tariffs and Iran. Despite Trump’s admiration for Xi, analysts expect cautious diplomacy and limited breakthroughs during the high-profile summit in Beijing

Piyush Goyal said India negotiated with the European Union to reopen seafood export opportunities after steep US tariffs affected shipments. The move helped restore market access for Indian fisheries and boosted seafood exports despite global trade uncertainties

A cruise ship carrying over 140 people arrived off Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak killed three and infected several passengers. Evacuation operations are underway with strict medical screening, while passengers are being transferred to quarantine facilities and international medical flights

A bulk carrier caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile near Qatar’s coast, according to UK maritime officials. The incident adds to escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf amid recent attacks on vessels and heightened US-Iran regional hostilities

A suicide bombing targeting a police installation in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 12 police personnel and injured several others. Militants used an explosive-laden vehicle, drones and a ground assault, highlighting escalating militant violence in the region bordering Afghanistan

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced a series of strikes targeting militant infrastructure in northern Gaza and southern Lebanon. The IDF claimed to have destroyed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons production site and facilities used by Hamas for manufacturing explosives.

India’s Under-15 girls boxing team produced a dominant display in the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in Tashkent, with nine pugilists advancing to the finals. Several Indian boxers secured emphatic RSC victories to keep the country’s gold medal hopes alive