The BJP-led NDA has won 19 of 26 Rajya Sabha seats, increasing its strength to 150. The alliance is now 13 seats short of a two-thirds majority, with potential further gains from TMC and AAP splits. Opposition INDIA bloc secured six seats.
Northampton Saints have reached the Premiership final after a thrilling East Midlands derby victory against Leicester Tigers. Tom Litchfield's first-half hat-trick was crucial, with Archie McParland and George Furbank also scoring tries in a high-scoring encounter.
Current and former SpaceX employees, managing over $1B in post-IPO wealth, have partnered with Choreo to create a new, low-fee wealth management option. The group aims to leverage their collective financial scale for better terms, potentially undercutting industry standards and freeing up more funds for philanthropy.
North Korea's largest surface combatants, the Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyers, are undergoing sea trials. The lead ship, Choe Hyon, and the second, Kang Kon (which capsized and was relaunched), are set to join the navy despite skepticism over Kang Kon's condition after the incident.
Japan and the Philippines have begun formal negotiations to delimit their maritime boundaries, a move that overlaps with Taiwan's exclusive economic zones and is viewed by Beijing as a challenge to its stance on Taiwan. Such bilateral agreements may lack legal weight for excluded claimants.
Russia and Saudi Arabia, major oil producers, are strengthening ties through OPEC+ and joint ventures, despite Western sanctions on Russia and UAE's exit from OPEC. Their alliance aims to stabilize oil prices and explore economic diversification, though underlying tensions and differing strategic goals persist.
A Russian State Duma deputy believes speculation about the end of the conflict in Ukraine is just that – speculation. Alexander Tolmachev stated that the actual end date depends on the real balance of power, not media predictions, and that Russia currently holds the advantage.
Estée Lauder and Puig have terminated merger discussions for a potential $40bn beauty and fashion group, citing disagreements over control and board representation. Investors reacted positively to the news, with Estée Lauder's shares rising after the announcement.
Six states hold primaries Tuesday, testing Trump's influence in GOP races and highlighting Democratic voter enthusiasm. Key contests include Senate and gubernatorial races, with issues like gas prices and the war in Iran on voters' minds.
As the US doubles down on fossil fuels under Trump, China leads the global shift to renewables, investing heavily in solar, wind, and EVs. This energy transition is reshaping global power dynamics, potentially ceding US dominance to China.
With Plaid Cymru set to end Labour dominance, activists say the Greens could hold the balance of power in the next SeneddThe church hall in Cardiff’s Canton neighbourhood was packed with Green party supporters who had spent Saturday canvassing ahead of next week’s crucial Senedd elections. Green party members from Northern Ireland, Sweden and Denmark had all joined the local campaigners, adding to the sense of momentum for the Welsh Greens.After waiting for more than an hour, the crowd cheered when Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party of England and Wales, appeared from behind the nave, hugging the Wales leader Anthony Slaughter as he did so. Continue reading...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran will not hold negotiations with the United States if Washington continues threatening the Islamic Republic. Ghalibaf wrote on X that Trump wants to turn negotiations into 'the signing of a capitulation,' but Iran does not accept dialogue conducted amid constant threats. He added that Iran is ready to demonstrate a new balance of power on the battlefield, with preparations underway for the past two weeks.
