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US CENTCOM disabled Gambia-flagged vessel M/V Lian Star with a Hellfire missile after ignoring warnings under Trump’s blockade. Five ships disabled, 116 redirected, costing Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue. USS Spruance earlier intercepted Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska

Iran’s IRGC shot down US MQ-1 and MQ-9 drones, fired at a fighter jet, and vowed retaliation. The US launched self-defence strikes on Iranian sites, while explosions near Bandar Abbas intensified Strait of Hormuz tensions amid nuclear program concerns

Anastasia Potapova upset defending champion Coco Gauff in Paris, while Naomi Osaka advanced in style to face Aryna Sabalenka. Berrettini endured a five-hour battle as French Open drama unfolded across courts

Paris Saint-Germain retained their Champions League crown, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties at Puskas Arena after a 1-1 draw. Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive kick, sealing PSG’s back-to-back triumph

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Indo-Pacific allies of Washington's regional commitment while adopting a softer tone on China. He stressed preventing Chinese dominance in the region and joined AUKUS partners in announcing a new undersea drone development initiative

The United States has revoked the visa of a Xinhua employee in an apparent response to China's expulsion of New York Times correspondent Vivian Wang. The move marks a rare direct retaliation and highlights growing tensions over media access and press freedom

Israeli troops pushed deeper into southern Lebanon while Lebanese and Israeli military officials held rare direct talks at the Pentagon. The discussions focused on regional security and ceasefire implementation as hostilities, airstrikes and cross-border fighting continued across southern Lebanon

Iran has said no agreement has yet been finalised with the United States and that exchanges between the two sides are continuing. Tehran said its current priority is ending the war, while discussions on uranium enrichment have not yet begun

London-based singer-songwriter Samuel Smith, diagnosed with Parkinson’s, is using AI music tools to create demos after losing much of his guitar ability. His new album blends traditional musicianship with AI-assisted composition, highlighting both creative opportunities and industry concerns around generative AI

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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