After India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan is buying 30 Wing Loong attack drones from China. It is also getting ground-based launchers that fire rockets and grenades. Pakistan is renewing a defence deal with Turkey to get more attack drones. These weapons will strengthen Pakistan’s forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan is also adding new Chinese surveillance systems in PoK and near the India border. This comes after India destroyed some Pakistani surveillance systems. Sources from Aaj Tak say Pakistan is boosting its military and surveillance after the Indian strikes. (PC: India Today)

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said, “It’s not like we will die of hunger” if talks fail or sanctions come. He called US demands “unacceptable.” US President Donald Trump warned of severe consequences if no deal is reached and called recent talks “very good.” Iran denied reports of pausing uranium enrichment for three years, insisting its nuclear program is for peaceful use only. The US wants Iran to limit enrichment to civilian purposes. Both sides prepare for more talks amid rising tensions and strong words from both nations. (PC: AFP)

A man was detained after a car hit several pedestrians during Liverpool FC’s Premier League trophy parade on Monday evening. The incident happened on Water Street, where thousands had gathered to celebrate. Eyewitnesses described screams and chaos as the car sped through the crowd, hitting people. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating. No details on injuries have been confirmed yet. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident and thanked emergency workers. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to ensure everyone’s safety. (PC: Sky News)

Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by chasing 185 runs with 8 balls left in a crucial IPL 2025 match. Josh Inglis scored 73 and Priyansh Arya made 62 to help PBKS reach the target. Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer with 57 runs. The win gave Punjab Kings a spot in Qualifier 1 and placed them in the top two teams for the first time in 11 years. PBKS will now play the Qualifier 1 match at home in Mullanpur. The match was a key contest for both teams’ playoff hopes. (PC: BCCI)

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is exploring options to remove Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus from power, say sources. The army is unhappy with the delay in elections and may use constitutional rules to challenge Yunus’s interim government. The military wants to bring political parties together and push for elections soon. If needed, the army may ask President Mohammed Shahabuddin to declare a state of emergency and dissolve the interim government. General Zaman has support from navy and air force leaders and is raising public pressure against Yunus, calling his policies a threat to national stability. (PC: News18)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a strong warning to Pakistan during a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat. He said, “Pakistan ko atanki bimari se mukt karne ke liye, Pakistan ki awaam ko aage aana hoga. Roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi.” Modi urged Pakistan’s people to choose peace and stop terrorism, calling it their “bread and butter.” He highlighted India’s economic growth as the fourth-largest economy and criticized Pakistan for supporting terror. Modi also praised India’s military response in Operation Sindoor after Pakistan’s attack on May 9, 2025. (PC: ANI)

UK King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Ottawa for a two-day visit. They were welcomed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and schoolchildren. The visit comes after Donald Trump said Canada should become the 51st US state. King Charles will speak in Canada’s Parliament—the first monarch to do so in nearly 50 years. His speech will support Canada’s independence. Carney earlier said, “Canada is not for sale.” The King’s visit sends a strong message to Trump. He will also attend community events. A royal source said the King is skilled at handling such diplomatic moments and balancing global ties. (PC: Arthur Edwards/The Associated Press)

Walmart is laying off 1,500 workers in the US. MAGA supporters blame H-1B visa holders and link the move to Indian-origin CTO Suresh Kumar. One user said, “Walmart is replacing Americans with H-1Bs.” But Walmart says the layoffs are to cut costs and improve decision-making. The job cuts affect tech, e-commerce, and ad teams. There’s no proof that H-1B workers caused the layoffs. “Walmart has nearly 3,500 H-1B openings,” one user wrote, sharing a photo of the CTO. Walmart says the cuts are part of a larger plan to move staff and raise prices due to high tariffs. (PC: Reuters)

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday, flooding roads and vehicles in South Bombay. “1BHK is ₹1 lakh, welcome to SoBo,” wrote a user on X, sharing a video of waterlogged streets. Many posted clips of potholes, submerged cars, and people floating on rafts. The new Acharya Atre Chowk metro station also got flooded. “What’s the point of GDP and taxes?” asked another user, pointing to the poor infrastructure. Metro Line 3 services between Acharya Atre Chowk and Worli were suspended. Videos showed rainwater leaking into the station. By 7 pm, services had not resumed, raising questions about construction quality.

A Delhi court has accepted the police report to cancel a sexual harassment case against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan. The case was filed under the POCSO Act by a minor. The minor told the court she was satisfied with the police probe and did not oppose the closure. Her father earlier admitted to making a false complaint out of anger. He said the loss in a wrestling trial led him to accuse Brij Bhushan. The police found no solid proof. However, Brij Bhushan still faces charges in another case filed by six women wrestlers. (PC: PTI)