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An Associated Press investigation reveals a surge in detainee suicides within ICE custody since January 2025, with at least 10 men dying by self-harm. Experts cite systemic failures in mental health care, delayed screenings, and isolation contributing to these preventable deaths.

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is battling thyroid cancer, undergoing surgery and recovering well. The 60-year-old's diagnosis came shortly after her departure from the Justice Department. This report delves into the specifics of thyroid cancer, including its risk factors, common types like papillary and follicular, and treatment options, highlighting generally optimistic prognoses for most forms.

Every crisis reminds us that markets can swing like a pendulum between greed and fear. Fixed income offers comfort in those phases and does its job as a stabiliser.

A man from Congo and three contacts have been isolated in Ahmedabad for Ebola testing. This follows intensified screening of passengers from affected African nations at the airport. While India has no reported cases, Gujarat has prepared isolation beds as a precaution.

Moody's Ratings has identified Indian banks as highly exposed to Middle East crisis risks due to the nation's significant energy import dependence. Sustained high oil prices could pressure inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows, impacting loan quality. Despite these challenges, Indian banks possess adequate capital and provisioning buffers to absorb potential credit losses.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history, matching Suresh Raina's 16-ball playoff fifty record. The Rajasthan Royals opener's explosive 60-plus in the powerplay against Sunrisers Hyderabad also placed him alongside Gilchrist for early dominance. Sooryavanshi's consistent powerplay brilliance and rapid-fire fifties continue to make him IPL 2026's standout sensation.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in IPL history, smashing Chris Gayle's 14-year-old record for most sixes in a season during the Eliminator. He also became the youngest to score 600 runs and the first to achieve this volume with a strike rate over 200. This season is truly one for the ages.

Two months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces scrutiny as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises marked "overdue." His administration grapples with cabinet instability, legal challenges over decisions, and criticism of his governing style, including bypassing institutions and controversial enforcement actions.

A Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling clarifies that a single meeting with a former partner doesn't prove adultery. The court upheld a divorce granted on cruelty grounds, finding a wife's unsubstantiated allegations against her husband and his family constituted mental cruelty, despite rejecting the adultery claim.

Ukraine is revolutionizing drone warfare, producing millions of advanced aerial, naval, and ground systems. Innovations include AI-guided interceptors, jet-powered strike drones for deep penetration, and naval kamikaze vessels. The widespread adoption of parachute recovery systems signifies a strategic shift towards reusable, cost-effective drone operations on the modern battlefield.

Detroit Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa’s NHL status is up in the air after a checkered season. Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is still mulling his long-term future before hitting free agency. Both situations are becoming major NHL offseason storylines as roster planning, contract negotiations and player development continue to be key priorities heading into the upcoming NHL season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. RR skipper Riyan Parag revealed he's not fully fit but stressed the team's win-or-go-home mentality. SRH captain Pat Cummins expressed confidence in his team's recent form, aiming for simple bowling. Both teams have had mirroring seasons, with SRH holding a 2-0 advantage over RR this year.

Police in Patiala recovered the body of 25-year-old Neha, found stuffed inside a blue plastic drum near the DMW Railway Colony. Her family identified her through social media photographs. Two local youths, known drug users often seen with the victim, have been detained for questioning.

CPI-M workers were arrested for allegedly attacking ED officials during protests outside former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The ED conducted searches in connection with the CMRL case, which Vijayan and Arvind Kejriwal criticized as a "targeted attack" and misuse of central agencies.

The Green Bay Packers’ star player Josh Jacobs has landed himself in major trouble after he was arrested on Tuesday in Brown County following a domestic disturbance investigation, just weeks before the new season begins. According to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, at approximately on 8:37am on last Saturday, police officers were dispatched for a situation involving Josh Jacobs. While the star player’s legal team has strongly denied all the allegations, popular influencer Ash Kaash has been dragged into the situation.

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, aiming for a $1.75-$2 trillion valuation and seeking to raise $75 billion by June 2026. Despite significant revenue growth from Starlink, the company reported substantial losses in 2025 and Q1 2026, largely due to heavy investments in its new AI unit following the xAI acquisition.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai publicly opposed the CBSE's revised three-language mandate, urging its withdrawal due to abrupt implementation. This move signals a calibrated political strategy to assert regional concerns and navigate the sensitive language issue in Tamil Nadu, potentially influencing the party's future leadership.