Caitlin Clark's courtside appearance with Reggie Miller ignited excitement, mirroring the buzz around Paige Bueckers' stellar WNBA performance. Bueckers, returning from injury, scored 35 points, drawing comparisons to Clark and fueling talk of a new rivalry. Their journey from NCAA fame to the WNBA highlights their continued impact, solidifying their status as the league's most exciting duo.
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Pakistan's aspirations to lead multiple key UN Security Council terrorism-related committees have been largely unmet, securing only the chairship of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee. Other UNSC members rebuffed Pakistan's demands for leadership roles, leading to delays in committee allocations. India views this outcome as a reflection of Pakistan's limited standing and credibility within the UN.
Donald Trump praised the National Guard's role in handling Los Angeles immigration protests, claiming he federalized them due to local authorities' inability to manage the situation. However, mayor Karen Bass refuted the deployment. Trump also declared a ban on masks at protests, questioning protesters' motives.
Canadian authorities have dismantled a major narco-terror network, dubbed Project Pelican, with alleged ties to Khalistan sympathizers. The operation seized 479 kg of cocaine, valued at $47.9 million, and arrested nine individuals, including seven of Indian origin. Investigations reveal the network used commercial trucking routes from the US, linked to Mexican cartels, to traffic drugs.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, along with his crewmates, is set to launch on the Axiom-4 mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket on June 10 from Florida. Their 28-hour journey involves a meticulously planned sequence, from liftoff at Launch Complex 39A to docking with the International Space Station.
In Brussels, S. Jaishankar addressed the international media's narrative on Operation Sindoor, questioning Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan. He emphasized that terrorism, not just India-Pakistan relations, is the core issue. Jaishankar also defended India's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, advocating for peaceful resolution.
Tensions soared as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel, following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites. Explosions rocked Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, prompting air raid sirens and shelter warnings. The IRGC claimed responsibility, asserting successful hits on strategic targets, while Israel maintained its defense systems intercepted many missiles.
In Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, a stray dog was found carrying a newborn's body near a government hospital toilet. Hospital authorities and police are investigating after a security guard discovered the scene early Saturday. CCTV footage suggests a 17-year-old girl, admitted for colic pain, may have delivered the baby in the toilet and fled with a man.
Equity markets faced a significant downturn over two sessions due to escalating Middle East tensions and surging crude oil prices, leading to a substantial loss of investor wealth. The Nifty and Sensex both experienced declines, with investor sentiment dampened by geopolitical uncertainty and the impact on sectors like OMCs and financials.