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The Arabian Sea is experiencing severe marine heatwaves, with over 30% of the region under watch or alert due to temperatures exceeding the 90th percentile, threatening coral reefs, driving fish migration, and impacting coastal livelihoods from Gujarat to Oman.

It is not usual in India, in any state, to see political messaging in a language not commonly spoken there, let alone a foreign language. But in this Kolkata neighbourhood called Tangra — home to a small Chinese-Indian community — walls carry messages by parties in Mandarin amid the West Bengal elections, in a display of political outfits’ efforts to not leave any voter out of their campaign ambit.

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse on April 28, 2026, marking the third hit on this critical Black Sea port in under two weeks. The strike aimed to disrupt Russian energy exports, resulting in a large blaze, potential environmental damage, and fuel storage damage.

Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure over the reported appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. Critics are questioning the process behind the decision, while opposition voices are pushing for greater scrutiny. Reports suggest Starmer could even face a parliamentary probe if a motion demanding an investigation gains support.

Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared before court after a two-month delay in his long-running corruption trial. The Israeli leader had earlier sought postponements citing security concerns amid ongoing regional tensions. The case remains one of the most closely watched legal and political battles in Israel, with critics and supporters sharply divided over its implications for the country’s leadership and judiciary.

Elon Musk’s legal fight against OpenAI has entered a major new phase after a jury was selected in California. Musk alleges the company abandoned its original mission and shifted away from the principles it was founded on. The closely watched case could have major implications for the future of artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and the battle over control of advanced AI systems.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran has declared a "State of Collapse" and is pleading for the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports suggest a rise in political violence attributed to extreme-left individuals in the U.S., with some commentary arguing it has overtaken right-wing incidents. However, broader research historically indicates that right-wing extremist violence has been more frequent and deadly, even as political violence from both sides has increased.

Iran has declared that the United States is “in no position” to dictate its policies as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear diplomacy. Reports suggest Donald Trump and his team are reviewing Tehran’s latest proposal, while Washington may prepare a counteroffer. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister has made repeated visits to Pakistan amid mediation efforts.

Months into his second term, Donald Trump wagered that he could beat the historic trend of the party in power losing seats in midterm elections if Republican-led states redrew congressional maps to sweep Democrats out of office. The gamble is looking to be a bust, or at best a draw, for the president, after Democrats fought back with their own redistricting efforts, the latest of which came to fruition in Virginia on Tuesday, when voters approved a plan that could remove all but one of the five Republicans in its current House of Representatives delegation.

Melania Trump has broken her silence, strongly criticising Jimmy Kimmel over remarks she called offensive and inappropriate. She has urged ABC to take action, escalating the controversy. The clash has sparked a wider debate over political satire, public figures, and where the line should be drawn.

Following the attacks, security agencies launched a nationwide manhunt before arresting the suspect near Patras.

Is ChatGPT losing steam? With Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 gaining ground, OpenAI’s recent missed targets have rattled the tech sector.

Mexican authorities have dealt a major blow to organized crime with the arrest of a top ally of El Mencho, the powerful head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The capture of the high-ranking cartel figure marks a significant development in Mexico’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking and cartel violence.

Lungi Ngidi is back with the DC squad after a horrific head injury led to a green corridor emergency. Despite a clean bill of health, ICC concussion rules will keep him out of the upcoming RR clash. Full details on his return timeline here.

From The Night Manager to Made in Heaven, several Indian series has got the international audience hooked because of their engaging and thrilling storyline. Here are 5 Indian OTT shows that have earned International Emmy recognition.

Rihanna, the pop-culture sensation, was in India recently to promote her brand, Fenty Beauty. After garnering a lot of love, the singer is now getting trolled over a video of her feeding a cow.

Fresh clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have raised fears of renewed escalation despite an existing truce. Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Hezbollah now possesses only a fraction of its missile arsenal, while Israel’s intelligence chief praised what he called “groundbreaking operations” in both Iran and Lebanon. Reports say dozens have been killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire began.

Global thorium resources are concentrated in a limited number of countries, with India leading at about 846,000 tonnes, followed by Brazil, Australia, the United States, Egypt, Turkey, and Venezuela.