SpaceX has been awarded a massive $4.16 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop a satellite constellation for the Space-Based Advanced Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program. This initiative is a critical component of the Trump administration's "Golden Dome" missile defense system, designed to detect, track, and counter airborne and orbital threats.


SpaceX Wins $4.16 Bn Contract for Military Satellites | SpaceX To Build 'Eyes in the Sky

Tomato prices in the United States have surged by approximately 40% over the past year, marking the most significant price increase among all grocery products tracked by the Consumer Price Index. This sharp inflation is being driven by a combination of factors, including extreme weather affecting crop yields, rising shipping costs due to the ongoing Iran war, and new trade policies


Tomato Prices Jump 40% Year-On-Year; Tomato Inflation Squeezes US Households

14-year-old Shrey Parikh became the new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after battling a tense tiebreaker round. In the last round, the Indian-origin teen spelt 32 words correctly in 90 seconds.


Indian Origin Shrey Parikh Is New Scripps Spelling Bee Champion

Exergaming—a fusion of "exercise" and "gaming"—is revolutionizing fitness by using technology to transform physical activity into an immersive, interactive experience. By leveraging motion sensors, VR, and game-based mechanics like levels, rewards, and leaderboards, it shifts the focus from the "chore" of traditional workouts to an engaging, goal-oriented adventure


Exergaming Makes Workout More Engaging 

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, officially pleaded guilty on May 29, 2026, to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Wang, who resigned from her position earlier in May, admitted to disseminating pro-Beijing propaganda through a website called U.S. News Center between 2020 and 2022.


Ex-California Mayor Pleads Guilty in China Agent Case

Speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth expressed a desire for "stable equilibrium" and "respectful" engagement with Beijing. While noting that U.S.-China relations have improved recently, Hegseth cautioned against China’s "historic military build-up" and the expansion of its military activities throughout the Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized that the U.S. seeks to maintain a durable balance of power to prevent any single state from imposing hegemony.  


Hegseth: US Seeks Stable, Respectful Relations With China; Flags China's Military Expansion

The U.S. military recently conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean suspected of transporting narcotics, resulting in the deaths of three men. This operation marks the third such attack in a single week and brings the total death toll from this campaign to over 200 people since it began in September. 

US Military Hits Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessel; US Strikes Kills 3 in Operation 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-state alert for widespread thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall as severe weather conditions displace the recent heatwaves. The forecast indicates active weather patterns persisting through May 31, bringing disruptive winds and, in some areas, hail.

India Rain: IMD Issues Multi-State Rain and Thunderstorm Alert

The United States is currently gripped by a high-stakes national struggle over congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Following an April 2026 U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened protections for majority-minority districts, several Republican-led states—including Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee—have moved to aggressively redraw their maps.


US Redistricting Row: Three Republicans State Push for Redrawn Congressional Maps

Mexican airlines have implemented strict entry requirements for travelers arriving from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and South Sudan as the region battles a deadly outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. Carriers including Aeromexico, Viva, and Volaris have restricted entry for individuals who have been in these countries within the last 21 days.


Ebola Outbreak: Mexico Airlines Restrict Uganda, DRC Or South Sudan Travellers

Global oil markets saw a sharp reversal in sentiment this week. Brent crude is heading for its biggest weekly decline in two months, falling nearly 10 percent.

Brent Posts Biggest Weekly Drop in 2 Months 

A major warning has come from one of the world's biggest oil companies. ExxonMobil says global oil inventories could hit dangerously low levels within weeks. The consequences, it warns, will be severe.


Exxon Sounds the Alarm on Low Oil Inventory

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her oversight of the Jeffrey Epstein document release during a closed-door congressional interview on Friday. Bondi, who was dismissed by President Donald Trump in early April, maintained that the Justice Department acted with transparency while noting that she delegated the specific review process to her then-deputy, Todd Blanche.


Epstein Files: Bondi Says Full Transparency Was Maintained During Files' Release

#Gravitas An American journalist stands accused of secretly working for China’s intelligence network for years while allegedly trying to obtain classified U.S. government information. The case has sparked major concerns over espionage, national security and foreign influence operations inside the United States.


U.S. Journalist Exposed: The Secret Chinese Spy Allegations

A federal judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that the venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper directed the administration to take down all signage and references to a "Trump Kennedy Center" within 14 days.


Federal Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name On Kennedy Center

A new United Nations report reveals that verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled in 2025, with 9,788 incidents documented globally. For the first time, the Israeli and Russian armed forces were added to the UN’s "blacklist" of parties suspected of committing such acts. The report highlights the use of sexual violence—including rape, gang rape, and sexual slavery—as a systematic tactic of war, torture, and political repression across 21 countries.


UN Report Describes Incidents of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence 

Doctors advise that during a heatwave, staying hydrated and wearing light, loose-fitting clothing are essential for preventing heat-related illnesses. Experts recommend drinking water regularly throughout the day, even before you feel thirsty, to maintain proper fluid balance. Additionally, choosing breathable, light-colored fabrics—such as cotton—can help your body sweat evaporate more efficiently and keep you cool.


Heatwave: Doctors Advise Hydration & Light Clothing During Heatwave

Kenneth Law, a 60-year-old Canadian man, has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in an Ontario court. Law operated several websites that sold sodium nitrite and other items which could be used for self-harm. Prosecutors allege that Law shipped approximately 1,200 packages to individuals in more than 40 countries between September 2021 and May 2023.  

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to 14 Counts of Aiding Suicide

Ajit Doval and Myanmar’s security chief Tin Aung San held important talks in Moscow focusing on defence cooperation, regional security and bilateral coordination. The meeting comes at a time of growing strategic challenges in the region, including border security and insurgency concerns. Both sides are understood to have reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and maintain stability in shared areas of interest.


India-Myanmar Push Stronger Ties Despite Security Challenges

High-stakes diplomacy has hit a wall. Despite anticipation of a breakthrough to extend the ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, President Donald Trump concluded a two-hour Situation Room meeting on Friday without announcing a final decision. While U.S. and Iranian negotiators have discussed a tentative 60-day truce to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz, the White House maintains that no deal will be signed unless it strictly satisfies the President’s non-negotiable "Red Lines."

US-Iran War | Reports: No Decision Taken by Trump in Situation Room Meeting

High-stakes negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are deadlocked. Following a two-hour Situation Room meeting on Friday, President Trump has yet to approve a 60-day ceasefire to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. The White House maintains that no deal will move forward until Iran satisfies the President's core 'Red Lines.


Iran War Standoff: Trump Makes No Decision in Situation Room: Reports

Satellite imagery reveals a massive construction effort across China’s Xinjiang region, with new launch pads appearing at a rapid pace. As tensions in the Indo-Pacific rise, analysts are asking: is this a significant shift in Beijing’s nuclear posture?


Is China Expanding its Nuclear Second Strike Capabilities?

A new, dangerous strain of the Ebola virus—the Bundibugyo virus—is tearing through the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and medical teams are facing a dual crisis: a rapidly evolving outbreak and a wave of violent misinformation. As health organizations scramble to build new treatment centers, conspiracy theories and deep-seated distrust of authorities have led to attacks on medical facilities and patients fleeing quarantine, further fueling the spread of the virus.


Ebola Misinformation Fuels Violence as Congo Rebuilds Treatment Centre 

The humanitarian situation in Lebanon has reached a breaking point as the Israel-Lebanon conflict intensifies. UNICEF has issued an urgent, harrowing warning: thousands of children are now caught in the crossfire, facing constant danger from ongoing airstrikes and shelling. Families are being displaced at record rates, and essential services are crumbling under the weight of the escalating violence.

Israel-Lebanon War: Escalating Violence in Lebanon Leaves Children in Constant Danger

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