Brazilian police thwarted a planned bomb attack targeting Lady Gaga’s concert at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, which drew over 2.1 million attendees. Dubbed "Operation Fake Monster," the investigation uncovered an online group promoting hate speech and radicalizing teens with violent and self-harm content. The suspects, referring to themselves as “Little Monsters,” were recruiting minors for coordinated attacks using explosives. Authorities arrested a man in Rio Grande do Sul and detained a teen in Rio. Gaga, performing her largest-ever show, told the crowd, “Brazil! I missed you so much,” after returning to the stage following years of health-related absence. (PC: Reuters)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared “there will be bangs” as he vowed retaliatory strikes after a Houthi missile landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday. In a video message, he warned, “We operated against them in the past, and we will operate in the future.” The missile, fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels, sparked panic and is the first to strike so close to the airport since the conflict began in October 2023. Netanyahu's cabinet is expected to approve an expanded Gaza offensive as reservists are being called up amid escalating regional tensions. (PC: India Today)

As of May 3, 2025, at least 57 Palestinians—mostly children, the elderly, and the sick—have died of starvation in Gaza due to Israel’s continued blockade. The blockade, in place since March 2, has severely restricted the flow of food, water, and medical supplies. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with many on the brink of collapse due to medicine shortages. Humanitarian groups warn of an impending famine, as aid trucks remain stalled at border crossings. International calls are growing for urgent intervention to allow humanitarian access and prevent further loss of life in the besieged territory. (PC: AP Photo)  

Following a Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, Air India suspended all flights to the Israeli capital until May 6. An Air India flight from Delhi was forced to divert to Abu Dhabi for safety. The missile, launched from Yemen, caused minor injuries and triggered security alerts but did not significantly damage the airport. The strike raised global aviation concerns, prompting other international carriers to review their Israel operations. Israeli authorities briefly halted flights before resuming operations. The incident marks a rare long-range hit and heightened regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts involving Iran-backed Houthis. (PC: Reuters)

UK counter-terror police arrested eight men, including several Iranian nationals, in two unconnected terror investigations on Saturday. Five were detained in a suspected plot targeting a specific site, with arrests made in London, Swindon, Rochdale, and Manchester. Authorities have yet to disclose the target. In a separate operation, three other Iranian nationals were arrested in London under the National Security Act 2023 for alleged foreign power threat activity. Residents in Rochdale reported armed officers and dramatic scenes during the raid. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper thanked security services, emphasizing the evolving threat landscape and the importance of national security vigilance. (PC: Sky News)

Sher Afzal Khan Marwat, a Pakistani MP from Imran Khan’s PTI and legal counsel to the ex-PM, has ignited controversy after saying he would flee to England if India and Pakistan go to war. Responding to a journalist’s question, Marwat’s admission drew sharp criticism, especially from Indian leaders. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari stated the remark reflects Pakistan’s lack of trust in its military. With tensions escalating after the Pahalgam terror attack, Bhandari also claimed Pakistani ministers have booked flights for their families, fearing retaliation from India. The statement has fueled public outrage and questions about Pakistan’s wartime preparedness. (PC: NDTV)

A missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, injuring six people, including four at the impact site and two en route to shelters. The missile landed close to Terminal 3’s parking lot, causing a large crater but no major infrastructure damage. Flights were temporarily halted but have since resumed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned of a forceful retaliation, saying, “We will hit them seven times stronger.” The Houthis claimed responsibility, declaring the airport unsafe for travel. The incident has sparked national alarm over the breach of Israel's air defense systems. (PC: Getty Images)

Amid heightened tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan’s military is grappling with a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, limiting its warfighting capability to just four days, ANI reported citing sources. The shortfall is attributed to recent arms deals with Ukraine and Israel, which depleted reserves, while outdated production at Pakistan Ordnance Factories struggles to keep up. Intelligence reports suggest emergency ammunition depots are being built near the India border. The issue triggered alarm at the May 2 Special Corps Commanders Conference. Experts warn the situation leaves Pakistan vulnerable to high-intensity conflict. (PC: Reuters)

On May 3, 2025, Israel called up thousands of reservists to reinforce forces in Gaza, the West Bank, and along the Lebanese border, following a major escalation in military operations against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed his official trip to Azerbaijan due to heightened security and diplomatic concerns. The Israeli security cabinet approved renewed offensive measures after ceasefire negotiations stalled, with Hamas demanding a total end to the war in exchange for 59 remaining hostages. The conflict, ongoing since October 2023, has killed over 50,000 Palestinians and displaced much of Gaza’s population. (PC: CNN)  

At least 57 Palestinians, predominantly children, the sick, and elderly, have died from starvation in Gaza amid Israel’s blockade, now in its third month. The Gaza Government Media Office condemned the use of food as a weapon of war and urged international intervention. Aid trucks are stalled at the Egyptian border, while children scavenge for food. Hospitals face acute shortages, with over 9,000 children treated for malnutrition this year. The Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah reports only a week's supply of essential medicines remaining. The blockade, the longest in Gaza's history, coincides with ongoing Israeli bombardments, resulting in at least 70 deaths and 275 injuries over two days, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. (PC: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo)