Talking about India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years...it pains me to see relations reaching a boiling point." Calling on India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint, Guterres stated, "Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution."

Israel launched air strikes with a squadron of 30 fighter jets on Yemen a day after Houthis attacked Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport with a missile, reports said. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation after the attack on the airport. Initial reports said that Israel's strikes on Yemen targeted a concrete factory in Hodeidah.

The world's longest non-stop passenger flight between Sydney and London will take off in 2027, Qantas Airways announced. The flight will span over 20 hours and cover a distance of 17,015 km, according to Time Out. Currently, the record is held by Singapore Airlines' direct flight from Singapore to New York, which covers around 15,300 km in around 18.5 hours.

A hacker has breached and stolen sensitive data from TeleMessage, an Israeli company that sells modified versions of Signal and other messaging apps to US government, 404 Media reported. It was earlier reported that ex-US NSA Mike Waltz was using TeleMessage's modified version of Signal. The hacker claimed to have accessed US government officials' data, though Waltz' messages weren't compromised.

BJP has shared a list of 10 big moves India took against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The actions include sealing of Attari-Wagah border, cancellation of SAARC Visa exemptions for Pakistani nationals, Pakistani military advisors expelled and Indian counterparts withdrawn from Islamabad, Indus Waters Treaty suspended and all imports from Pakistan banned among other actions.

Pakistan's Indus River System Authority (IRSA) accepted that India cutting Chenab river's flow after Indus Waters Treaty's suspension would increase water shortages across the country. IRSA claimed the move will also impact kharif crops, which are already estimated to face 21% shortage for the remaining early kharif season. Water shortage in late kharif season estimated to be 7%, IRSA stated.

Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, Air France and Germany's Lufthansa were among global carriers avoiding Pakistani airspace, airlines said. Flight-tracking websites also showed British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines and Emirates also avoiding Pakistan's airspace, which will impact Pakistan's overflight fee earnings. India and Pakistan closed their airspace for each other.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, a Turkish warship arrived at Pakistan's Karachi Port. This comes days after Turkish air force's C-130 aircraft landed in Karachi with reports that it could be supplying weapons to Pakistan. However, Turkey denied the reports of supplying weapons, claiming it landed for refuelling.

After reports claimed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda and sought a reduction in funds to Pakistan, the Ministry of Finance called it incorrect news. Sharing screenshots of news articles, the ministry wrote, "It is clarified this news is incorrect and has no basis in fact."

A 21-year-old Indian-origin UC Berkeley student was paralysed from the waist down just three weeks before her graduation after she slipped and fell from a balcony during a fraternity house party in US. Bandna Bhatti reportedly didn't receive proper medical attention for seven hours before her friends finally called 911. Bhatti had hit her head after falling roughly 12 feet.

As 133 cardinals gather for the May 7 papal conclave, they’ll follow centuries-old traditions, including modest meals served at the Vatican’s Domus Sanctae Marthae. Intended to avoid indulgence and promote reflection, the food—simple soups, pasta, and vegetables—helps maintain focus during the solemn task of selecting the next pope. Dining customs underscore the conclave’s spiritual gravity.

A convicted murderer vanished from a Georgia jail due to a staff mix-up, sparking a 12-hour search. Julian Deloach was later found locked in a courthouse holding cell. Authorities confirmed no escape attempt but took disciplinary action against staff. The incident highlights serious procedural lapses in jail communication and oversight.

The Donald Trump administration will offer a $1,000 (around ₹84,000) stipend and travel assistance to illegal migrants who voluntarily "self-deport" from the US, the Department of Homeland Security said. The agency added that this would cost less than an actual deportation. The average cost of arresting, detaining and deporting someone without legal status is $17,000 (₹14 lakh), as per DHS.

A smoke bomb was hurled at Polish PM Donald Tusk and his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof during the Liberation Day celebrations in the Netherlands on Monday. The two leaders were immediately escorted off the stage. The bomb was reportedly thrown by someone in the crowd, where several people were seen holding posters criticising the war in the Gaza Strip.

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam during a call with PM Modi, offering condolences and pledging full support in India's fight against terrorism. Amid regional tensions, Putin reaffirmed strong India-Russia ties and accepted Modi’s invitation to visit India later this year for the Annual Summit.

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, born from Halley’s Comet debris, will peak May 4–6, offering up to 50 fast-moving meteors per hour. Best viewed at 2 a.m. local time, no telescope is needed—just dark skies and patience. Visible worldwide, the radiant lies in the Aquarius constellation, with activity expected through May 27.

A 22-year-old Israeli woman who was freed after being held hostage by Hamas, has accused a popular Israeli fitness influencer of raping her. "This was my biggest fear my whole life, before captivity, during captivity. And it happened to me after captivity, in my safest place," she said, stating that the accused raped her at her home.

Pakistani politician Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman, while speaking in National Assembly, criticised the government and the legislature over its handling of the Indo-Pak tensions. "Pakistan is on brink of war...and no one who's responsible is present here...Even in this difficult time, there's no seriousness in the House and government isn't giving importance," Rahman said. He later staged a walk out.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said India sending sacred relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam was deeply appreciated by Vietnamese government. "I want to acknowledge PM Narendra Modi's effort to bring Buddhist countries closer to India," he said. Remembering PM Modi's 'India gave Buddha to the world and not war' statement, Rijiju said the Indian government's message had always been peace.

In the wake of Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said India has a legitimate right to self-defence. "Even neighbours can disagree...but resorting to terrorism is never an acceptable way of expressing disagreement," Bolton said. He further urged Delhi to exhaust all diplomatic avenues before launching a military counterstrike.

European Union on Monday pledged €500 million in research funding to tempt scientists to move to Europe. This move comes amidst President Donald Trump's administration announcing funding cuts for US research institutes. "Europe has everything that is needed for science to thrive. We have stable and sustained investment and infrastructure," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Three people were killed and five were injured in a mass shooting at a restaurant in US' Arizona. The incident happened in suburbs of Phoenix and police believes that more than one person was involved in the shooting. While no suspect has been arrested yet, several people are being questioned, Officer Moroni Mendez of the Glendale Police Department said.

Two brands of tomatoes have been recalled across 14 states in the US due to potential salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. The states include New York, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. "Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," the FDA said.

A 21-year old Indian student, Kishan Kumar Singh, was arrested in the US for allegedly trying to scam a 78-year-old woman by pretending to be a law enforcement officer. Singh reportedly told the woman that her bank accounts were compromised and pressured her to withdraw large sum of money for safekeeping. He is now in custody under $1 million bond.

The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan's claim that United Arab Emirates (UAE) fuelled genocide in Darfur by supplying weapons to paramilitary forces. Sudan has been plunged into chaos since 2023 due to power struggle between its army chief and paramilitary RSF commander. The Darfur conflict sparked the world's worst displacement and hunger crisis, a UN-backed report had said.