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Two people were killed after the U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to officials. The operation was conducted by U.S. Southern Command, which said the vessel was moving along known narcotics-smuggling routes in the region.

Australian actress Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexual assault. The incident allegedly took place at the Melbourne nightclub Spice Market, and the manager confirmed that Rose and Perry arrived at the club together in August 2010.

As the name suggests, a collision avoidance manoeuvre is a planned trajectory adjustment, where the satellite fires its thrusters to adjust its orbit. Such manoeuvres are done when the probability of collision with debris or another satellite exceeds a safe threshold.

It described the proposal as a ‘letter of intent’ that has not been finalised and is still undergoing review. Officials emphasised that Indonesia retains full control over its airspace, signalling caution rather than commitment.

An alleged dress code document for Lenskart staff is circulating online, which forbids bindis, tilak, and kalawa in the workplace, while allowing the hijab. Peyush Bansal, the founder and CEO, issued a clarification after it snowballed into a major controversy.

Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to travel to Washington after a key visit to Tehran, as Islamabad intensifies efforts to revive stalled talks between Iran and the United States. Acting as a crucial mediator, Pakistan has been relaying messages between both sides following failed negotiations. The diplomatic push comes as hopes rise for a second round of talks to stabilise the region and extend the fragile ceasefire.

This week, major US banks posted nearly $50 billion in combined Q1 profits. The growth, strongest in over a decade in some cases, was driven by Iran war-linked market volatility, oil price swings, and strong trading revenues

A key legislative moment unfolded during the Special Session of Indian Parliament as the government introduced three major bills, including the long-awaited 33% women’s reservation bill. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament as the proposal was formally tabled in the Lower House. The bill aims to significantly increase women’s representation in legislatures, marking a major step in India’s political reform agenda.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Lok Sabha on the historic implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill and the delimitation process.

Israel has announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to hold a phone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in a rare high-level contact amid ongoing regional tensions. The discussion is expected to focus on border security, de-escalation efforts, and broader stability concerns along the Israel-Lebanon frontier.

The report confirms that multiple collision avoidance manoeuvres (CAMs) were executed, including fourteen in low-Earth orbit and four in geostationary orbit, a total of 18.

The civil protection agency of Haiti confirmed 12 deaths across multiple regions on Tuesday, while officials in the Dominican Republic confirmed seven deaths on Wednesday.

A major fire broke out at a refinery in Australia that produces roughly 10% of the nation’s fuel supply, raising concerns over potential disruptions to domestic energy availability. Emergency crews responded swiftly to contain the blaze as authorities monitored safety risks and operational impacts. The incident has sparked worries about supply stability and possible fuel price pressures if refinery operations remain affected for an extended period.

A court in Abuja, Nigeria has ruled to proceed with firearms-related charges against former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, rejecting attempts to dismiss the case. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings, as prosecutors continue to allege violations connected to unlawful possession and handling of arms.

Nepal’s Foreign Minister has indicated that Mayor Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to India may face delays, citing ongoing diplomatic and procedural considerations. The statement comes amid discussions between Kathmandu and New Delhi over scheduling and protocol arrangements.

Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was ‘exposed’ as a tech founder with minimal technological skills. But he got company in Steve Jobs, Jack Ma and other tech leaders, who built major companies through vision, leadership, and strategy despite limited coding or programming expertise

TCS Nashik sexual harassment and forced religious conversion case: HR manager, Nida Khan, has emerged as a key accused in the case, as women at the company alleged she did not act on their complaints and discouraged them from escalating them.

Scientists are tracking a rapid warming trend in the Pacific Ocean alongside a surge in global temperatures, raising fresh concerns about accelerating climate change. Researchers say the unusual ocean heat patterns are contributing to rising heat extremes worldwide, disrupting weather systems, and intensifying climate risks. Experts are closely monitoring the developments to understand their long-term impact on global climate stability.

Backed by Aamir Khan and Mansoor Khan, the movie brings together Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi for a sweet and innocent love story with a shocking twist. The movie will release on May 1.