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Vice President JD Vance has revealed that the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk played a major role in a life-changing family decision. In an excerpt from his upcoming book, Vance writes that after Kirk’s assassination, he and his wife, Usha Vance, decided to have a fourth child. Vance describes Kirk as his “best friend” in politics and reflects on grief, faith, mortality, and family. He also shares how a conversation with Kirk’s widow, Erika, profoundly affected the couple. Watch

A Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Mohammad Jasimuddin, was arrested on Sunday by the Bengal Police. He faces charges of molestation and harassment of a minor girl and has been booked under the POCSO Act. The arrest has led to heightened tension and increased security in the Jorasanko area.

The second biggest city in Maharashtra has traffic snarls that are among the worst in the country. City authorities believe a series of tunnels is the solution

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched a sharp attack on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio while criticizing proposed Trump administration tariffs on Brazilian goods. Lula accused Rubio of hostility toward Latin America, rejected the tariff plan as based on “falsehoods,” and warned that Brazil could consider reciprocal measures as tensions between Washington and Brasília escalate.

DMK chief MK Stalin questioned the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's longevity, suggesting recent events have sparked doubts about its stability. He welcomed former VCK MLA Panaiyur Babu into the DMK, highlighting the party's welfare and development achievements. Stalin's remarks join a growing wave of opposition criticism against the new government.

India dominated day two of the Test against Afghanistan. Hosts declared at 564/8, with centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with three wickets. Afghanistan ended the day at 113/5, trailing by 451 runs. Rahmat Shah reached 1,000 Test runs. India is in a strong position to win.

Sen. John Kennedy delivered a fiery speech on the Senate floor defending funding for ICE and Border Patrol while criticizing what he called the “Platner-Mamdani-AOC wing” of the Democratic Party. Kennedy argued that immigration laws must be enforced and pushed back against progressive opposition to current border enforcement policies.

A sudden rainstorm at IGI Airport's Terminal 2 damaged three Air India aircraft when ground support equipment, dislodged by strong winds, struck them. One aircraft requires several days of repairs, while the other two are expected to resume flying this week. Officials are questioning the lack of a weather warning.

SEBI’s interim order against Rajesh Exports raises a simple question: has one of India’s biggest gold companies been showing investors revenues that didn’t exist?

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers an inspiring commencement address to the Borough of Manhattan Community College Class of 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, celebrating achievement, resilience, opportunity, and public service.

US president Donald Trump signalled a hardline stance toward Tehran, saying he would not agree to unfreeze Iranian assets or lift sanctions in advance of any potential deal. He also said the United States would seek to take control of and destroy Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regardless of whether Tehran consents.<br /><br />Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait following recent US strikes on Iranian surveillance infrastructure, prompting strong condemnation from Gulf states and renewed concerns over regional security. Bahrain, Kuwait and US officials said the attacks were intercepted, while Tehran maintained that it had targeted American military assets in response to what it described as ceasefire violations.<br /><br />Diplomatic activity has intensified alongside the military confrontation. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran carrying a reported message from Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, as Islamabad continues to position itself as a mediator between the United States and Iran. The visit follows earlier Pakistan-facilitated talks that failed to produce a breakthrough but kept communication channels open.<br /><br />Elsewhere, the Israel-Lebanon front remains active. Israel's strike on a Lebanese army patrol that killed military personnel drew condemnation from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, both of which accused Israel of violating Lebanon's sovereignty. Hezbollah, meanwhile, claimed it carried out 22 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon over the past day, highlighting the continued risk of escalation beyond the Gulf theatre.<br /><br />International responses continue to grow. Pope Leo publicly rejected characterisations of the US-Israel campaign against Iran as a "just war", while the Palestinian Authority condemned Iran's missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, signalling the increasingly complex diplomatic alignments emerging across the region.<br /><br />The conflict is also spilling into civilian spheres, including international sport and global trade. Iran's World Cup football team has been informed that players will only be allowed to enter the United States on match days and must leave immediately afterwards. Meanwhile, security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect shipping and energy markets, with LNG carriers and commercial traffic being closely monitored as governments and businesses brace for further uncertainty.<br />

When Chinese authorities detained Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti in January 2014, his daughter Jewher Ilham was preparing for a future she believed would include both her family and her father's work promoting dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. ​Instead, Tohti was sentenced later that year to life imprisonment on separatism-related charges.

Harvard graduate Noah Eckstein delivered the Senior English Address, “The Punchline,” at the university’s 2026 Commencement ceremony. His speech is gaining viral attention for urging people to reject political division, listen to opposing viewpoints, and embrace empathy, understanding, and meaningful dialogue in an increasingly polarized world.

Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed bewilderment at the management of Kuldeep Yadav, contrasting the current setup with the consistent backing he received under Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma. Ashwin noted Kuldeep's past match-winning performances and suggested Test cricket should now be his priority, while also commenting on Ravi Bishnoi's return to the T20I squad.