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Marco Rubio spoke about humanitarian aid to Cuba and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz before departing for a major NATO foreign ministers’ meeting. Rubio said “no one is in favour” of disruptions or tolls linked to the strategic waterway, which remains critical for global oil shipments. His remarks come at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with NATO allies closely watching developments in the Middle East and broader global security concerns.

NASA is racing to closely monitor a newly detected asteroid that made a sudden close approach to Earth, triggering fresh attention from astronomers worldwide. Scientists reportedly scrambled to calculate the object’s trajectory after its late discovery raised concerns over how difficult some near-Earth objects can be to detect in time. While there is no confirmed collision threat, the incident has once again highlighted the growing global focus on planetary defence and asteroid tracking systems.

India's peak power demand hit a record 270.82 GW for the fourth consecutive day as a severe heatwave intensifies cooling appliance usage across the country.

Taiwan is seeking foreign workers under a 2024 labour agreement with India. The imagery has drawn widespread criticism for what many describe as overt racism and religious stereotyping.

TVK and Congress MLAs take oath as Tamil Nadu Ministers in the presence of CM Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The CM has recommended inducting 23 MLAs into the Council of Ministers and the state Governor approved the recommendation made by the Chief Minister to appoint them as Ministers.

A bizarre new political satire movement nicknamed the “Cockroach Party” is rapidly gaining traction across India’s social media landscape. Inspired by the insect’s image of survival and resilience, the online collective has attracted millions of followers within days and reportedly overtaken the BJP in Instagram engagement. The trend exploded after controversial remarks allegedly made by Chief Justice Surya Kant comparing unemployed youth in journalism and activism to “cockroaches” and “parasites,” triggering a wave of memes, protests and political satire online.

TVK and Congress MLAs take oath as Tamil Nadu Ministers in the presence of CM Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The CM has recommended to induct 23 MLAs into the Council of Ministers and the state Governor approved the recommendation made by the Chief Minister to appoint them as Ministers.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly refused to send the country’s enriched uranium abroad, rejecting a key US demand and further complicating Iran-US peace talks.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ishaan Khatter were recently honoured at the Gold House's Gold Gala. The CEO of Gold House has now heaped praises on the two stars.

Leaked audio reveals Mark Zuckerberg saying Meta employees were used to train AI models through internal tracking software, as the company lays off 8,000 workers and ramps up AI investments.

Visits linked to US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been widely analysed for what they reveal about shifting global alignments and China’s positioning as a key diplomatic power under Xi Jinping.

Japan is accelerating its push into AI-powered robotics as the country struggles with a shrinking workforce and rapidly ageing population. The Japanese government sees “physical AI” — intelligent robots capable of performing real-world tasks — as a major solution to labour shortages across industries like healthcare, logistics and manufacturing.

A major runway at a New York City airport was temporarily shut down after crews discovered a sinkhole during a routine morning inspection. Emergency repair work triggered flight cancellations and delays, disrupting passenger schedules and airport operations.

Raul Castro has reportedly been indicted in the United States over the 1996 downing of civilian aircraft linked to the Brothers to the Rescue incident, a case that killed four people and intensified US-Cuba tensions for decades. The development sparked emotional celebrations among Cuban expatriates in Miami, many of whom have long demanded accountability from Cuba’s leadership.

Jensen Huang inspired a whole set menu after he visited a noodle shop in Beijing. The owner named it after the NVIDIA chief's leather jacket look. Huang had gone to China with Donald Trump for his meeting with Xi Jinping.

Ricky Ponting has strongly backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Highlighting their phenomenal fitness and passion in IPL 2026, the Australian legend warned against writing off the iconic duo.

Prominent Bengali actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay sparked intense online backlash following public comments regarding his career and a recent apology he had to make within the Bengali film industry.

NVIDIA reported record Q1 FY2027 revenue of $81.6 billion, driven by explosive AI data centre demand, as questions grow over whether the broader AI ecosystem is profitable beyond chipmakers.

Oggy Janata Party emerged online, claiming to expose the Cockroach Janta Party’s alleged AAP links. It shared posts about founder Abhijeet Dipke and released a manifesto focused on animal rights, and also raised other issues.