At least seven people were killed and nine others injured after a minibus carrying Indian workers collided with a truck on Emirates Road in Dubai. According to Dubai Police, the truck had reportedly stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical fault when the bus crashed into it from behind. Authorities said five of the injured sustained serious injuries, while four suffered moderate wounds and were shifted to hospital for treatment. The Indian Consulate in Dubai expressed grief over the tragedy, confirmed assistance for affected nationals, and said officials had visited the injured. Investigators are examining the exact circumstances that led to the crash. (PC: Reuters)

India has issued a fresh travel advisory urging citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and advising those already in the country to leave immediately through available transport options. The advisory follows renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel, marked by missile exchanges and retaliatory strikes. The Indian Embassy in Tehran reiterated its earlier warning, citing the deteriorating regional security situation. The escalation saw Iran launch ballistic missiles toward Israel, followed by Israeli strikes on military targets in western and central Iran. Explosions were also reported in Beirut, while the United States issued security alerts in Jordan. The developments have heightened concerns over stability and civilian safety across the region.

A Germany-based engineer, Sushant, sparked an online discussion after sharing five aspects of German workplace culture that surprised him. He noted that employees address everyone, including CEOs, by their first names instead of using titles like “sir” or “madam.” Meetings typically end once the agenda is completed, while lunch breaks are treated as protected personal time. Vacations are respected, with employees considered fully unavailable and not expected to respond to work messages. Sick leave is also taken seriously, without guilt or repeated questioning. Reflecting on his adjustment, Sushant said he still occasionally says “sir” out of habit. The post triggered wider comparisons between Indian and European workplace norms. (PC: HT)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remains committed to both diplomacy and national defense after halting its latest military operation against Israel. His remarks followed the first direct exchange of fire between Iran and Israel since a fragile April ceasefire. Iran’s military described its missile barrage as a “painful response” and warned of harsher action if attacks continue, particularly in southern Lebanon. The escalation began after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs reportedly killed two people and injured 20. Israel responded by targeting Iranian military infrastructure. Despite the exchange involving dozens of missiles, officials reported no casualties in either Iran or Israel as tensions remained high.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay felicitated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai after his historic victory at Norway Chess 2026, awarding him Rs 50 lakh on behalf of the state government. During the ceremony, Vijay surprised Praggnanandhaa by playing an impromptu game of chess, earning praise from the champion for his unexpected skill. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess after a remarkable comeback, overturning a 5.5-point deficit and defeating elite opponents including Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh and Alireza Firouzja. The triumph has further cemented his place among the world's top chess players.

India's current account surplus narrowed to $7.1 billion, or 0.7 per cent of GDP, in the January-March quarter of 2025-26, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The surplus was lower than $13.7 billion recorded a year earlier. The decline was mainly due to a wider merchandise trade deficit, which rose to $83.4 billion from $59.3 billion. However, strong growth in services exports and higher remittances from Indians working abroad helped support the economy. During the quarter, foreign direct investment inflows increased to $4.2 billion, while foreign portfolio investors recorded net outflows of $12 billion. (PC: ANI)

India and the United States are moving closer to a bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. He expressed confidence that the deal would be finalised despite the US launching a Section 301 investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by several countries, including India. “We will protect India’s interests, and I am very confident that the deal will come through,” Goyal said. He added that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is expected to visit India within two weeks for further talks. The minister said negotiations are in the final stage and remained hopeful that a mutually beneficial agreement would be reached soon. (PC: PTI)

At least 35 people were killed and more than 200 injured after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. The quake hit near Mindanao island at a depth of 33 kilometres and was followed by several aftershocks. Authorities issued tsunami warnings in the Philippines and Indonesia, urging people to move to higher ground. A landslide, collapsed buildings and falling debris caused most of the deaths. At least 12 people remain missing in General Santos City. Officials said the largest tsunami wave reached 1.4 metres, but no tsunami-related deaths or major damage were reported. (PC: Reuters)

Iran has announced that it will stop carrying out strikes on Israel after the two countries exchanged fire over the weekend. However, Iran's top military command warned that it would launch a stronger response if Israel continues attacks in southern Lebanon. The development came after US President Donald Trump urged both sides to stop fighting and work towards an immediate ceasefire. Reports suggest Israel may halt attacks on Iran at Trump's request, though there has been no official confirmation. Despite signs of de-escalation, tensions remain high across the Middle East as concerns over regional security continue.

Air India is considering a new ticket option that would allow domestic passengers to travel without paying for onboard meals. Under the proposed “No Meals” category, passengers who do not want food during their flight could choose a lower-priced ticket. The airline may first introduce the option on select short domestic routes if it receives approval. Passenger response will help decide whether the scheme is expanded to more routes. The proposal is currently under review and is not being considered for international flights. At present, Air India provides meals to all passengers on both domestic and international services.