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Employees at Meta are reportedly protesting against workplace tracking software that some workers claim monitors mouse activity and productivity inside offices. Staff members have allegedly distributed flyers raising concerns about privacy, surveillance and employee trust. The controversy has sparked a broader debate about how far companies should go in tracking worker performance, especially as tech firms increasingly rely on digital monitoring systems in hybrid and office environments.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that the broader reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is linked to the United States removing the naval blockade against his country, the termination of war and the release of frozen Iranian money.

US President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with his ambitious “Golden Dome” defense system, a massive advanced shield project expected to cost around $1.2 trillion. Trump has reportedly set a 2029 deadline for the system to become fully operational, while Congress has so far approved $24 billion for the initiative.

Peddi will be Ram Charan's first theatrical release post the global success of RRR, which was released in 2022. The actor returns in an intense avatar in the film, which is slated to release in theaters on June 4.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Hilal-e-Imtiaz upon Shahid Afridi on May 13, 2026. Read about Afridi's emotional dedication to Pakistan’s martyrs and his entry into the elite club of Pakistani cricketers holding the nation’s second-highest civilian honour.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Beijing despite being sanctioned by China during his time as a senator. Chinese officials had earlier clarified that the sanctions would not stop Rubio from boarding Air Force One or entering the country. Chinese media referring to him as “Lu” also grabbed attention online, while Rubio’s casual Nike outfit during the trip unexpectedly became a talking point on social media. The visit highlights the complex mix of rivalry, diplomacy and symbolism shaping US-China relations today.

US President Donald Trump received a red-carpet welcome in Beijing with 300 Chinese youth greeting him ahead of key talks with President Xi Jinping on trade and security.

IPL 2026 Purple Cap leader Kagiso Rabada breaks down his viral battle with 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. From record-breaking sixes to a 35-ball century, discover how the RR prodigy is rewriting the record books while GT nears the 2026 playoffs.

From movies and music to software and video games, the idea of “ownership” is rapidly changing in the digital age. More companies are shifting users toward subscriptions and cloud-based access, where products can be modified, restricted or even removed remotely.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay won the crucial floor test with 144 votes in favour after DMK abstained and walked out of the Assembly. The victory strengthened TVK’s government while sparing AIADMK from embarrassment amid reports of an internal split and rebel MLAs backing Vijay.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have confirmed that they will be attending the meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15, sources said Tuesday. However, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will not be at the meeting since he has to be in Beijing for the high-stakes talks between visiting US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, is likely to represent his country at the BRICS meeting.

Even before President Donald Trump landed in Beijing, the Chinese Embassy in Washington shared a post on social media, listing Taiwan, democracy and human rights, political systems, and China’s development rights as areas that “must not be challenged” in negotiations.

President Trump and President Xi are meeting in Beijing, with U.S. officials balancing crucial economic engagement against significant national security concerns, including AI risks and tech transfer. The summit aims to stabilize trade, with US CEOs seeking greater market access, while navigating tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and technology restrictions.

Senator Rand Paul chairs a Senate hearing featuring a CIA whistleblower who claims the intelligence community buried evidence regarding COVID-19 origins.

Kamal Haasan has spoken out in support of Vijay and appreciated the new CM's move to shut down liquor shops in Tamil Nadu. Haasan also said that Vijay should no longer be seen as a film star.

The shift is tied to shortages of naphtha, an oil-derived chemical used in manufacturing printing ink and packaging materials. Japan relies on imports from the Middle East for about 40 per cent of its naphtha consumption.

According to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade, US exports to China were US $106.31 billion during 2025. The top exports are dominated by energy products, medical apparatus and advanced machinery, with oilseeds leading the list. See the top 7 list inside.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure as divisions deepen within the Labour Party. Four ministers from his cabinet have reportedly resigned, triggering fresh speculation about his leadership. While some party members are demanding change at the top, more than 100 Labour MPs have publicly backed Starmer and opposed any leadership contest. The growing internal battle has now become one of the biggest political tests of Starmer’s premiership.

From Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Matt Henry, Mitchell Starc and Noman Ali