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India will play 22 matches at home during the men’s home season in 2026-27 with visits from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.

Human Rights Watch alleges Israel used white phosphorus in south Lebanon, citing verified visuals. The use in civilian areas raises legal, humanitarian, and environmental concerns.

Iran has warned it could act in the Bab al-Mandab Strait if provoked, signalling a possible expansion of conflict beyond the Persian Gulf. The warning follows disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and comes amid ongoing tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran.

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi has suffered a fresh legal setback after the UK High Court rejected his plea to reopen extradition proceedings to India. The court ruled that his arguments did not meet the threshold required to revisit the case, even as Indian agencies continue to pursue his return in connection with the Punjab National Bank fraud.

At a Republican fundraiser, US President Trump calls the Iran conflict a “military operation,” receives the first-ever “America First Award,” and praises US actions.

Amid a severe global energy crisis triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has enacted strict new fuel regulations. Households with access to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) are now required to surrender their domestic LPG connections to optimise national reserves.

US airport security is under strain as TSA staff work without pay amid DHS funding deadlock amid global tensions. Delays, resignations, and ICE stand-ins heighten risks, leaving airports vulnerable to security breaches amid Iran war

BCCI cancels the IPL 2026 opening ceremony as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic June 4 stampede. As defending champions, RCB prepare to host SRH at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms a solemn start to the season with a grand finale planned for May 31.

Meta has reportedly laid off about 700 employees across multiple teams, including its Reality Labs division, as part of ongoing restructuring. The cuts affected departments such as recruiting, sales and Facebook product teams.

India’s Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval after the Lok Sabha cleared it earlier. The government says the law aims to ensure dignity and social reform for the transgender community, while opposition leaders have raised concerns over its sensitivity and provisions.

An egg-like object with tentacles growing out of it has been photographed in the International Space Station. An astronaut shared the photo taken around the end of 2024 and early April. What is it? NASA astronaut explains.

Meta has launched a new initiative called Meta Small Business to help entrepreneurs grow using AI and digital tools across platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, the programme aims to make it easier for people to start businesses in the AI era.

The US and Israel paused targeting Iran’s Ghalibaf and Araghchi to open a brief window for peace talks, mediated by Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt. Despite backchannel contact, deep divisions and Iran’s public denial of negotiations make chances of a breakthrough unlikely.

The Turkish tanker by the name Altura was said to be carrying 140,000 tons of oil, when the alleged attack took place around 12:30 a.m.

Makers unveiled the teaser of the show Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with the revelation of several characters, including Professor Snape and the new trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione.

HBO Max has released the first teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, giving the world a first look at the wizardious world. The eight-episode series will release in Christmas 2026.

IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, who controlled Strait of Hormuz, killed: Israeli media reports

The visual indicates events such as the displacement of Native Americans, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the Vietnam War, and more recent conflicts in Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and the broader Palestinian region, along with Epstein Island.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched multiple raids across the Kashmir Valley in connection with a transnational terror case.