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A new report claims that nearly 50% of the United States’ THAAD missile defense stockpile was used during “Operation Epic Fury,” raising concerns about overall missile defense readiness and inventory levels. The deployment reportedly played a major role in intercepting incoming aerial threats during the operation, but has also sparked debate over sustainability and replenishment capacity.

Hundreds protested outside the newly inaugurated US consulate in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s remarks on controlling the Arctic island.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the NATO Force Model was not directly discussed during recent NATO talks, even as allies continue to focus on burden-sharing, troop readiness, and collective defence strategies. His remarks come amid ongoing debates within the alliance over military commitments, force deployment structures, and long-term security planning in Europe.

Research has found that besides the amount of alcohol, the type of beverage also makes a difference to heart health. Scientists followed 340,000 adults over 13 years and found that one particular drink was better than others when consumed in moderate amounts.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Devdutt Padikkal highlighted his experience of batting alongside veteran Virat Kohli, saying it has played a key role in his growth and success in his career.

Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga team up for a new Netflix comedy called Maa Behen. The film is directed by Suresh Trivedi and also features Ravi Kishan in a key role. The OTT giant dropped the trailer of the film on Friday ahead of its June 4 release.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports "slight progress" in ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran to end the war, tempering expectations from Sweden.

Mount Everest is witnessing a historic rush of climbers this season, triggering growing concerns over overcrowding, safety risks, and dangerous bottlenecks near the summit. Long queues of mountaineers at extreme altitudes have once again raised fears about exhaustion, oxygen shortages, and rescue challenges on the world’s highest peak. Officials and expedition organisers are now facing renewed scrutiny over climbing permits, crowd management, and safety regulations as Nepal’s Everest tourism season reaches record numbers.

Ghana has deferred the evacuation of nearly 800 of its citizens from South Africa, sparking concern among affected families and communities. Officials have not yet confirmed a revised timeline for the evacuation process, while uncertainty continues over logistics and safety arrangements. The delay comes amid growing attention on migration challenges, regional coordination, and the welfare of Ghanaian nationals abroad as authorities work to manage the evolving situation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Cyprus. The discussions focused on trade, investment, connectivity, technology, maritime cooperation, and regional developments. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic partnerships and expanding cooperation across key sectors.

India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly established links between the Pahalgam terror attack and Pakistan in its chargesheet, according to official findings. The investigation details alleged cross-border connections, the planning of the attack, and the individuals involved. The development is expected to intensify scrutiny of Pakistan-based terror networks and reignite discussions on regional security and counterterrorism efforts.

Super El Niño in the year 2026 is only the sixth such event the world will witness. Scientists have found what is fuelling this phenomenon. A massive blob of warm water exceeding average temperature is causing a heatwave in the ocean.

The Psyche mission is en route to its namesake asteroid, and on the way, it flew by Mars and saw the Red Planet in a completely new light. The crescent seen in this photo is Mars. The probe also captured winds blowing on the Red Planet and a full view.

Nereid, discovered in 1949 by Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper, is the third-largest moon orbiting Neptune and follows one of the most eccentric orbits of any known planetary satellite.

Pep Guardiola’s finest achievement with Manchester City came during the 2022-23 campaign, when the club completed a historic treble by winning the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League in the same season.

The latest release forms part of a broader transparency initiative ordered by US President Donald Trump under the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, known as PURSUE.

Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the BSF’s first-ever all-women mountaineering team on climbing Mount Everest. The team sang India’s national song, Vande Mataram, at the world’s highest peak.

The image was captured by the Gemini North Telescope atop Maunakea, Hawai‘i’s tallest peak, and released by the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab.

US President Donald Trump said he will speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te as Washington weighs a major arms sale amid rising tensions with China.