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Donald Trump's Mother's Day message was way off-track, as he talked about jobs, slammed Bloomberg and Jerome Powell, saying the former had a “Terminal case of TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.” The US President's weird antics once again left everyone shocked.

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has reportedly been released on bail for urgent medical treatment in Tehran. Mohammadi was transferred from prison to a hospital after serious health complications, including reports of a recent heart attack.

On May 10, the BAFTA Television Awards celebrated several TV personalities for their remarkable performances. From Stephen Graham winning the Leading Actor award to Narges Rashidi taking home the Leading Actress trophy, a look at the full winners list.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the war with Iran is “not over,” despite ongoing ceasefire and peace discussions. Netanyahu said Israel’s key objective remains the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium and dismantling of nuclear facilities.

Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, increasing fears of renewed conflict in the Gulf region. Iran, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, warned it would retaliate against any new US attacks and opposed foreign naval deployments in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran-linked reports have raised concerns over possible threats to critical undersea internet cable networks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. The cables carry massive global internet, financial, and communications traffic between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

On the impact of West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... Gold purchases are another area where foreign exchange is used extensively... In the national interest, we must resolve not to purchase gold for a year, no matter how many functions we have scheduled at home..."

Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The high-profile state visit is expected to focus on Iran tensions, global trade, tariffs, and US-China relations amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on ​democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continue ‌to severely strain the NATO alliance. The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, said the U.S. was also most frequently named in response to which country posed the greatest threat to ​the world, after Russia and Israel. The survey did not go into ​details on the criteria used, but the Alliance says its aim is ⁠to defend and advance democratic values.

Reports claim that Russia may supply Iran with advanced “unjammable” fiber-optic drones capable of resisting electronic warfare systems. The alleged proposal includes around 5,000 fiber-optic FPV drones and operator training for Iranian forces, according to leaked intelligence documents.

The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln uses a specialized Rs 2.5 Lakh layering system featuring Gore-Tex PYRAD technology to survive 50-knot Arctic winds. This flame-resistant, fuel-proof gear is the secret to maintaining 24/7 flight operations in the most brutal environments on Earth.The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln uses a specialized Rs 2.5 Lakh layering system featuring Gore-Tex PYRAD technology to survive 50-knot Arctic winds. This flame-resistant, fuel-proof gear is the secret to maintaining 24/7 flight operations.

Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln wear 2kg steel-toed boots for vital protection. These heavy shoes provide heat resistance and slip protection on the world’s most dangerous flight deck.

The USS Abraham Lincoln faces a relentless battle against salt fog in the Arabian Sea. This corrosive mist threatens the carrier’s steel hull and electronics, requiring 24-hour maintenance to prevent 15 years of structural decay.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses seawater-cooled Mark 7 Jet Blast Deflectors to handle 3,600°F exhaust fire. This advanced naval engineering prevents deck melting during critical operations in the Arabian Sea.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses 50 kilometres of copper cables to neutralise its magnetic signature. This degaussing technology protects the 100,000-tonne carrier from underwater mines, ensuring total stealth during global missions.

The USS Abraham Lincoln deploys a 20-foot-tall emergency nylon barricade to save disabled jets. Raised by hydraulic stanchions in under five minutes, the net safely absorbs 47.5 million foot-pounds of energy to stop 44,000-pound fighter aircraft.

The Air Plan dictates daily USS Abraham Lincoln flight ops. Strike Operations and the CAG coordinate schedules, payload limits, and navigation to execute safe, sustained combat missions.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses water-powered fans and 100-foot ducts to quickly extract toxic smoke. This critical system protects 5,000 sailors during emergencies and intense Middle East operations.

Pri-Fly is the USS Abraham Lincoln's control tower. It manages a five-nautical-mile radius, guiding 48,000-pound jets from zero to 165 mph, ensuring safe operations on the 332.8-metre carrier.