The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar. The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity. Netanyahu condemned the move as a "moral outrage," likening ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to Nazi judges. The warrants have drawn criticism from global leaders, including US President Joe Biden, who deemed the comparison of Israel and Hamas as "outrageous." Human rights groups have welcomed the ICC's actions, asserting the need for accountability. The warrants could restrict international travel for the accused leaders.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor, in an exclusive interview with India Today, predicted major shifts in PM Modi’s anticipated third term. Kishor forecasted a greater concentration of power and resources at the Centre, with efforts to curtail states' financial autonomy. He suggested that petroleum might be brought under GST, impacting state revenues. Additionally, Kishor predicted tighter Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management norms and delays in resource devolution to states. He also anticipated an increase in India's assertiveness in global diplomacy, noting a potential shift towards a more aggressive stance. Kishor's insights reflect his experience managing Modi’s 2014 campaign.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the lenient bail conditions for a wealthy minor who killed two IT professionals while driving a Porsche under the influence in Pune. Granted bail, the teen must work with traffic police for 15 days and write an essay on road safety. Gandhi contrasted this with harsher penalties for working-class drivers in similar situations, accusing the system of injustice favoring the rich. The teen’s father and three bar staff have also been arrested. Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has sought to try the minor as an adult.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their place in the IPL 2024 final with an 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR restricted SRH to 160 with disciplined bowling, including Mitchell Starc's 3-wicket haul. In reply, KKR chased down the target effortlessly, thanks to the Iyer brothers. Venkatesh Iyer scored an unbeaten 51 off 28 balls, while Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 58 off 24. The win marks KKR's return to the final since 2021, evoking memories of their triumphs in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir's leadership.

Three Indians were among the 211 passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which encountered extreme turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Bangkok. The incident resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British man, likely from a heart attack, and injured 30 others. Passengers described a dramatic drop that hurled unbuckled individuals into the cabin ceiling. Visuals showed damaged cabin panels and debris scattered. The flight, en route from London to Singapore, hit turbulence over the Irrawaddy Basin. Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau will investigate the incident. The British man’s wife was also hospitalized.

Families of IT engineers Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, who were killed in a Pune car crash, are demanding justice after the teen driver responsible was granted bail. The 17-year-old, driving a Porsche at 240 km/h, hit their bike from behind, causing instant fatalities. Granted bail within 15 hours, the driver must write an essay on accidents and work with traffic police. Outraged families call the incident murder, not an accident, and seek cancellation of bail. Pune police are appealing the decision. The tragedy has left both families devastated, with relatives vowing to fight for justice.

Three Indian-American students, Aryan Joshi, Sriya Avasarala, and Anvi Sharma, were killed, and two others injured in a car accident in Alpharetta, Georgia, on May 14. The crash occurred on Westside Parkway due to speeding, causing the vehicle to overturn. Joshi, a senior at Alpharetta High School, and Avasarala, a University of Georgia student, died at the scene, while Sharma succumbed to her injuries at North Fulton Hospital. Injured were Rithwak Somepalli, the driver, and Mohammed Liyakath. The incident has deeply affected the local community.

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old British passenger and injuries to 30 others. The Boeing 777-300 ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was diverted to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, landing at 3:45 pm local time on Tuesday. The incident occurred during breakfast service, causing the plane to fall into an air pocket. Seven passengers sustained critical head injuries. Singapore Airlines expressed condolences and is coordinating with Thai authorities to provide medical assistance and support to affected passengers and crew.              

Former Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria revealed that China deployed 20 J-20 stealth fighters in response to just four Indian Rafales during the post-Galwan standoff. Bhadauria highlighted the Rafale’s strategic importance, describing it as India's strongest weapon system at the time. The deployment underscored the potency of the Rafale, with China stationing J-20s at Hotan Airbase to counter India’s new jets. Despite Chinese media downplaying the move, it signaled heightened regional tensions and showcased the advanced capabilities and high stakes involved in Indo-China aerial confrontations.

Indian students in the UK have appealed to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to maintain the "Graduate Route" visa policy, following the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) recommendation for its continuation. The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU UK) emphasized the economic and cultural benefits of the policy, which allows international graduates to stay in the UK for up to two years (three for PhD holders) to gain work experience. The MAC report highlighted that Indian students represented 42% of Graduate Route visas issued between 2021 and 2023, underscoring the policy’s significance.