South Korea's KOSPI index activated a buy-side sidecar due to a sharp 4.03% surge, driven by news of a US-Iran peace deal. Program trading was suspended for five minutes as investors bought blue chip tech shares.
China has launched the world's first three-band optical fibre communication system, capable of carrying over five times the traffic of conventional systems. This advancement, utilizing S, C, and L bands simultaneously, aims to significantly boost the capacity of future AI networks and data transmission infrastructure.
Portugal will activate the EU's safeguard clause to temporarily cover additional energy costs without breaching budget rules. Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento announced the move, citing the current crisis and the country's significant support measures.
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has urged the UK Home Secretary to legislate, forcing phone companies to make stolen devices unusable. London sees 200-300 phone thefts daily, with criminals selling devices globally. Apple's new safeguards are reducing reactivation rates, but wider action is sought.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
US Central Command conducted strikes in Iran targeting military surveillance, communication, and air defense systems. Kuwait activated its air defenses, and Bahrain sounded sirens. Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz after missile and drone attacks on US ships. Trump stated Iran requested a halt to strikes.
The US conducted strikes in Iran targeting military capabilities, prompting Kuwait to activate its air defense systems and Bahrain to sound sirens. President Trump stated Iran requested a halt to the strikes, while Iran warned of wider conflict.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer demands Apple and Google block access to nude images on devices for under-18s, threatening legislation with fines or criminal liability if not complied within three months.
A physical Bitcoin wallet from 2011, containing 25 BTC and linked to a Casascius coin, was activated for the first time. The owner gained access to approximately $1.78 million in Bitcoin, which was worth less than $100 when created.
IRCTC has deactivated over 3 crore suspicious user IDs and placed another 6 crore under verification to curb ticket booking misuse. The railway's arm also expanded its AI kitchen monitoring system across 800 kitchens using 2,394 cameras to detect hygiene issues.
Xcimer Energy has activated its Phoenix laser system, the world's largest privately owned laser, aiming to commercialize fusion power. The system uses excimer amplification and is a step towards a commercial power plant planned for the mid-2030s.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry activated air raid sirens and urged calm amid a missile threat. Kuwait's Ministry of Defense confirmed intercepting hostile missiles and drones. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for missile strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, citing retaliation for an attack on Qeshm Island.
Japan's four major mobile carriers (NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile) have activated the "JAPAN Roaming" service to provide emergency communication in areas of Okinawa and Kagoshima affected by Typhoon 6. The service allows users to temporarily use other carriers' networks for essential communication like emergency calls and data up to 300kbps.
Protocols for a suspected Ebola case were activated in Cagliari, Italy, after a man returned from Kinshasa, DRC. He developed fever and cough, prompting isolation and testing, though the risk is considered remote as he did not travel to the affected province.
A World Surf League event in New Zealand was halted on finals day after Australian photographer Ed Sloane was bitten by an unidentified sea creature near Raglan. Sloane sustained minor injuries, including puncture wounds and a ripped flipper, and was taken to hospital. The competition was suspended for safety assessments.
The World Surf League event in New Zealand was stopped on finals day after a photographer, Ed Sloane, was bitten by a sea creature near Raglan. Sloane sustained minor puncture wounds and is in stable condition. The incident led to the extraction of surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira from the water.
The World Surf League event in New Zealand was halted on finals day after a photographer was bitten by a sea creature near Raglan. The incident occurred just before the men's semi-finals, leading to the extraction of surfers and a "code red" activation.
Argentine businesses and foreign investors are delaying new investments due to uncertainty surrounding President Javier Milei's re-election prospects. Concerns over potential regulatory changes, such as foreign exchange controls and price caps, are driving companies to postpone projects or shift focus to overseas markets.
Russia's FSB thwarted a suicide bombing plot in the Belgorod Region involving a woman recruited by Ukrainian intelligence. The woman was tricked into retrieving an explosive device by scammers and then contacted by individuals posing as law enforcement, who instructed her to detonate it in a crowded area. She reported the plot to the FSB, leading to the defusal of the device and an ongoing search for the perpetrators.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a facility for NEET UG 2026 candidates to submit their bank account details for examination fee refunds. The portal is open from May 22 to May 27, 2026, and candidates must provide accurate account holder name, IFSC code, account number, and bank name, with an option to upload a cancelled cheque.
A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened fears of regional escalation. Analysts suggest it's a warning from Iran-backed militias, aiming to pressure Gulf states and the US.
Latvia's military confirmed a drone in its airspace, activating NATO aircraft. This incident follows a similar incursion that led to the collapse of Latvia's government and comes amid increased Ukrainian drone activity targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
The WHO declared a public health emergency over the Ebola outbreak, which has claimed 130 lives and has 500 suspected cases. The Bundibugyo virus is spreading rapidly, with neighboring countries at high risk.
CBSE Class XII students expressed confusion on social media regarding the activation time of the answer sheet access portal on May 19. The portal link showed 'service unavailable' as students awaited access to their evaluated scripts before the re-evaluation window opens on May 26.
