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Pakistan reportedly sheltered Iranian military aircraft at its airbases, raising questions about its neutrality as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict. US officials cited in a CBS News report claim Iran moved planes, including a reconnaissance jet, to Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base. A Pakistani official denied these allegations, calling them implausible.

More than 70 Labour lawmakers are reportedly urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign following significant losses in local and regional elections. Four ministerial aides have resigned, citing a loss of public and parliamentary confidence. Despite mounting pressure, Starmer has rejected calls to step down, vowing to restore faith in his leadership.

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Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert.

Doctors say that if there’s a history of heart attacks in your family, routine tests may not capture how much at risk you are even at young ages

Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs on May 20 as CEO Mark Zuckerberg rebuilds the company around small, AI-powered teams. With capex hitting a record $125–145 billion this year, CFO Susan Li admitted there's no clean answer for what Meta's ideal headcount even looks like anymore. The company wants builders who can ship alone what teams once built together—and is letting everyone else go.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians, propelling them to the top of the IPL 2026 table. Despite a shaky start and a golden duck for Virat Kohli, the team displayed remarkable resilience. Krunal Pandya's heroic 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's stellar bowling performance were pivotal in the thrilling chase, bringing RCB closer to a playoff berth.

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