Spanish authorities have begun a phased evacuation of the MS Hondius cruise ship in Tenerife following a hantavirus outbreak that claimed three lives during the voyage.
Thalapathy Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister today. The grand ceremony at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marks a new era for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader.
President Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9–11. The deal includes a total exchange of 2,000 prisoners of war during the Victory Day commemorations.
The IRGC claims to have struck PM Netanyahu’s office and the IAF headquarters with Kheibar missiles. Israel reports no casualties and dismisses the claim as propaganda amid a widening regional war.
Global travel is in chaos as Iranian missiles strike Dubai and Doha airports. 11,000 flights are canceled, stranding hundreds of thousands from Bali to London as oil prices hit $80 per barrel.
China faces an energy crisis after US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei and neutralized Venezuelan supply. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, Beijing's "discounted oil" strategy has collapsed.
India are through to the T20 World Cup semifinals after a 5-wicket win over West Indies. Sanju Samson’s explosive 97* anchored the chase at Eden Gardens, knocking the Caribbean side out of the race.