India's retail inflation rose to a more than one-year high of 3.48 per cent in April, driven mainly by higher food prices. The increase brings inflation closer to the Reserve Bank of India's 4 per cent target amid global and weather-related risks.

Rising oil prices from the West Asia conflict are pressuring the rupee and foreign exchange reserves. The government is consulting stakeholders and weighing measures to conserve fuel, curb imports, and boost foreign currency inflows.

Edith Eger, a Holocaust survivor who became a celebrated psychologist and author, has died at 98. After surviving Auschwitz and rebuilding her life in the United States, she devoted decades to helping others heal from trauma.

A higher 7.2 milligram dose of semaglutide helped some patients lose significantly more weight than the standard dose in a late stage clinical trial. Certain early responders lost nearly 28 percent of their body weight, with most of the reduction coming from fat.

Former senior officers reject claims that the Supreme Court restricted the military's Gaza border rules before October 7. They say the Court upheld the rules of engagement and did not limit operational freedom.

Abe Foxman, longtime leader of the Anti Defamation League, was once the most influential voice on antisemitism in American Jewish life. His death highlights how political polarization and rising antisemitism have fractured the unity that once allowed a single figure to speak for much of the community.

Keir Starmer has rejected calls to resign after a poor local election performance. While several lawmakers are urging him to set a departure date, senior cabinet ministers publicly expressed support for his leadership.

Degel HaTorah has threatened to disrupt parliamentary activity and dissolve the Knesset after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to delay the draft law. The dispute raises the prospect of early elections amid coalition tensions.

Aselsan unveiled autonomous naval strike systems and new electronic warfare tools at Saha Expo 2026, highlighting a shift toward networked, mass-producible weapons. The company aims to expand exports and field many of the new systems by 2027.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has refused disarmament talks with Israel, calling the group's weapons a domestic issue. As fighting continues despite a ceasefire, both sides intensify attacks amid mounting casualties and displacement.

A report claims Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airbases during the recent conflict with the United States. Islamabad denies any military link, but the revelation has prompted calls in Washington to reassess Pakistan’s role as a mediator.

Hezbollah fired a surface-to-air missile at an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon, but the attack failed. The Israeli military said it later struck a suspect and intercepted additional drones, with no injuries reported.