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A new intelligence assessment from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-- reported by Reuters-- suggests the Iran conflict may have influenced the motive behind the suspect accused of attempting to target Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Investigators say the suspect, Cole Allen, had multiple political grievances, with social media posts criticizing U.S. actions in Iran. The probe is ongoing as authorities analyze his digital footprint and possible triggers behind the shocking incident.

Indian forces successfully neutralized 13 Pakistani aircraft and struck 11 airfields during Op Sindoor, with evidence readily available. Nine terrorist camps were also decimated on May 7. Pakistan failed to inflict significant damage on Indian infrastructure, highlighting India's decisive response and strategic restraint in defending its sovereignty.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

At a White House Military Mother’s Day event, Melania Trump drew unexpected laughter when she praised her husband Donald Trump for his “care and empathy” while introducing him. The moment quickly went viral, with many noting the audience’s reaction during her speech. Melania emphasized Trump’s role as commander-in-chief and his connection to military families, but the crowd’s response stole the spotlight in a surprising twist.

Tamil Nadu is witnessing intense political negotiations after actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections but fell short of the majority mark needed to form the government.<br /><br />In its electoral debut, the two-year-old TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, dramatically reshaping the state’s political landscape and dislodging the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) from power after just one term. However, with the majority mark at 118 and Vijay expected to vacate one of the two seats he won, TVK’s effective tally may reduce further, intensifying the race for post-poll support.<br /><br />The Congress extended support to Vijay after senior leaders met him at the party’s headquarters in Chennai. The move triggered sharp reactions from the DMK, which accused Congress of abandoning a long-standing alliance and weakening opposition unity ahead of future national elections.<br /><br />At the same time, the AIADMK, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami, initially explored the possibility of extending unconditional support to TVK to ensure a stable government. Sources said communication between the two camps began soon after the election results. However, the talks reportedly collapsed after AIADMK leaders claimed there was no response from the TVK side for several hours. The party later withdrew its offer and ruled out any alliance with the DMK.<br /><br />Vijay also met Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi Arlekar to stake claim to form the government, asserting that he had the numbers required. However, sources indicated that the governor sought formal letters of support from enough MLAs before proceeding further with the swearing-in process.<br /><br />Smaller parties including the VCK, CPI and CPM have not yet taken a final decision on supporting TVK, while IUML and Left parties have publicly continued backing the DMK. Their decisions are now crucial to determining whether Vijay can cross the majority mark.<br /><br />Meanwhile, outgoing chief minister MK Stalin signalled that the DMK would sit in opposition and “watch without disturbing for six months”, while also questioning whether TVK would be able to fulfil its major poll promises.<br /><br />As negotiations continue and political uncertainty deepens, Tamil Nadu remains on edge over who will eventually form the next government. This live blog tracks every major update on Vijay’s government formation bid, alliance talks, reactions from rival parties and the evolving numbers game in Tamil Nadu politics.<br />

“Just because you have lost in the elections, don’t think that you have been punished. I will lodge a defamation case, and if needed, will go to the Supreme Court. I will fight till the end,” he wrote on Facebook stories, as quoted by Sportstar.

Donald Trump revealed that "we had 111 missiles shot at one of our very valuable objects, something called an aircraft carrier" as he spoke at an event for Military Mothers' Day on Wednesday. "We had, recently, we had 111 missiles shot at one of our very valuable objects, something called an aircraft carrier. Think of this, 111 missiles, high range, high quality, speed missiles, very high, very fast, very top of the line. 111, out of 111 missiles shot at a, you know, well, it used to be, you'd like to say, a billion-dollar boat. Now they're about $18 billion. They're very expensive. But 111 coming at them at 3,500 miles an hour. All 111 were shot down and didn't even get close to the ship. And they're all laying at the bottom of the ocean along with the Iranian navy," he claimed.

India urged Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for illegal immigrants, linking it to repatriation efforts. This response follows Bangladesh's concerns about potential "pushback" incidents after the BJP's West Bengal election victory, with Dhaka seeking cooperation for smooth deportations.

After a decisive electoral defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest political reset in decades. Can a leader forged in agitation rebuild a weakened organisation, reclaim public trust, and reposition herself against an entrenched Bharatiya Janata Party government?

A federal judge in New York has unsealed an alleged suicide note linked to Jeffrey Epstein after his first apparent suicide attempt in July 2019. The handwritten document reportedly contains angry denials, emotional reflections and disturbing final remarks about Epstein’s imprisonment and mental state behind bars. The note was released nearly seven years after Epstein’s death and was reportedly discovered by his former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione. However, the authenticity of the note has not been independently verified.

Australian authorities apprehended three women returning from Syria with their children, facing potential slavery and terrorism charges. These repatriated individuals, previously held in Syrian detention camps after the Islamic State's collapse, now confront serious legal proceedings. The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about national security and the welfare of children involved.

The US Embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent security warning for American citizens in Iraq, cautioning that serious threats remain despite the reopening of Iraqi airspace and the resumption of passenger flights. In a fresh advisory posted on X, the embassy reiterated its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning, urging US nationals to avoid travel to Iraq under any circumstances and calling on those already in the country to leave immediately. The embassy warned that ongoing risks from missiles, drones, and rocket attacks continue to make travel across Iraqi airspace highly dangerous. It further stated that Iran-backed militias remain active and continue plotting attacks against American citizens and U.S.-linked interests across Iraq, including the Kurdish region.

India has rejected Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) allegations of foreign interference, calling them "baseless imputations" and reiterating its policy of not interfering in other nations' internal affairs. New Delhi also raised concerns about extremist and separatist elements operating from Canadian soil, while the CSIS report noted a more restrained tone on India compared to previous assessments.