RJ Mahwash and Yuzvendra Chahal

RJ Mahwash has finally responded to the growing discussion on social media regarding his relationship with the Indian spinner. Yuzvendra ChahalWhen fans noticed that both of them unfollowed each other on Instagram.Speaking about the speculations, the actor and content creator clarified that the online reaction was exaggerated and stemmed from a very minor disagreement. He stressed that such digital unfollows or temporary distance are common even between close friends and should not be looked into too deeply.month wash It has been said that people often exaggerate the general dynamics of online friendships. According to him, small misunderstandings do not change the foundation of real bonds. “People have a habit of creating ruckus over small things. When you go through it, it’s not such a big deal,” she said while talking to Pinkvilla.He also referred to Chahal’s earlier openness about his mental health struggles and said that he felt a responsibility to stand by him during difficult times.“As he also mentioned in his podcast, he was having suicidal thoughts and all that. During that time, we all tried to help in every possible way so that he could get through the season well. Everyone supported him together, openly and silently, because he was going through a lot,” Mahwash said.Mahwash stated that his actions were guided solely by loyalty and friendship rather than anything else. “For me, it was just about standing by my friends whenever they needed me,” he said.She also clarified that she will continue to support the leg spinner and maintain normal communication going forward, emphasizing that friendship should not be judged through social media optics.Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal continues his IPL 2026 campaign with Punjab Kings. He has taken 10 wickets in 13 matches this season at an economy rate of 8.73. Overall, he remains the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 231 wickets, underscoring his long-term impact on the tournament. He last played for India in August 2023 and was part of the T20 World Cup-winning 2024 squad, although he did not feature in any matches.

US President Donald Trump’s administration is viewing Cuba as a potential security threat after classified intelligence revealed Havana has acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible drone war scenarios involving US targets, according to a report by Axios.The report, citing classified intelligence and senior US officials, said Cuban officials had recently discussed plans that could include attacks on the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, US military ships and even the US naval base at Key West in Florida in the event of an escalation of hostilities.A senior US official quoted by Axios said Washington was concerned about the United States “getting too close to those types of technologies”, particularly amid the reported presence of Iranian military advisers in Havana and Cuba’s growing defense ties with Russia and Iran.“When we think about the types of technologies that are so close, and there are so many bad actors out there, from terrorist groups to drug cartels to Iranians to Russians, it’s worrisome,” the official said.“This is a growing threat.”

CIA chief visits Cuba amid increasing pressure

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday and warned Cuban officials against getting involved in hostilities.He also urged Havana to abandon its “totalitarian government” in order to end US sanctions.A CIA official quoted by Axios said Ratcliffe had made clear that “Cuba can no longer serve as a platform for adversaries to pursue a hostile agenda in our hemisphere”.“The Western Hemisphere cannot be a playground for our adversaries,” the official said.The US Justice Department plans to drop the indictment against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based aid group Brothers to the Rescue.According to Reuters, US officials had previously hinted at plans to indict Castro, a move that would sharply escalate tensions between Washington and Havana.

Cuba rejected the allegations

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla accused the US of fabricating a “fraudulent case” to justify sanctions and possible military intervention.“Cuba neither threatens war nor desires war,” Rodriguez said in a social media post. He said the country prepared itself to face external aggression under “the right of legitimate self-defense recognized by the United Nations Charter.”The Cuban Embassy also issued a statement on X saying that the island has the right to defend itself against external aggression. However, he did not directly deny having attack drones.

Fears of drone war and Russia relations

Cuba has been acquiring attack drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and storing them in strategic locations across the island. The report also alleged that Cuban officials were studying Iran’s strategies in resisting US pressure.The concerns come amid increased focus on drone warfare following Iran’s use of drones during recent tensions with the US and Israel in the Middle East.Axios further reported that US officials believe thousands of Cuban soldiers have fought alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, some of whom have brought back knowledge about the effectiveness of drone warfare.Despite concerns, US officials said they do not believe Cuba poses an imminent military threat equivalent to the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.“No one is worried about Cuban fighters,” said a senior official, but added that the island’s proximity to the United States remains a major concern.

Aaron Rai and Gaurika Bishnoi. Image via: Today’s Golfer

Aaron Rae ultimately captured the PGA Championship by finishing 18th at Aronimink, but his thoughts went far beyond the trophy. After pipping Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas to top the jam-packed leaderboard, the new major champion talked about his wife, fellow professional golfer Gaurika Bishnoi, and her role in the biggest win of his career.Rai credited Bishnoi for not only helping him handle the chaos of major championship golf but also for sharpening his mindset during the tense final on Sunday. The pair also discussed strategy in the car the night before the final round, with Rai admitting that this conversation stayed with him during the journey to history.

Haroon Roy dramatically opens up about his wife PGA Championship win over Rory McIlroy

Aaron Rai’s honesty after the win revealed how Gaurika Bishnoi influences his game.“She’s been incredible,” Rai told reporters on May 17, 2026, after her win. “I’m not exaggerating when I say I wouldn’t be here without him. As a partner, as a friend, as someone I’m sharing my life with, but also as a real support system for my game. He’s a professional golfer himself.”The 31-year-old player explained how Bishnoi’s understanding of golf gives added value to his advice during difficult moments.“So her mindset, her advice, her ideas, whether it’s technique or the way I’m handling myself is absolutely invaluable. She covers so many different sides in her opinion,” Rai said. “We talked for maybe 30 minutes in the car yesterday right before we got back to the hotel, just talking a little bit about today. Then, some of the things she brought up in the conversation really stuck with me today. Yeah, I really wouldn’t be here without him.There was a quiet authenticity to the way Rai described their relationship. He also admitted that Bishnoi regularly outperforms him during practice sessions.“We practice together a lot. To be honest, she beats me more times than I beat her,” Rai said. “When we hold competitions, chipping competitions, we do some wedge games on the Trackman. It’s good for me to keep up with her. She’s really good.”

Haroon Roy became First Englishman to win the PGA Championship in 107 years

Entering the final round, 21 players sat within four shots of the lead in one of the deepest major fields in recent memory. McIlroy, Rahm, Cameron Smith and Xander Schauffele were all hovering around contention, but Rae slowly distinguished himself with cool precision on one of the toughest setups we’ve seen this season.His turning point came with a spectacular eagle putt on the par-five ninth. From there on, the Englishman never looked nervous again. Birdies on the 11th, 13th, 16th and 17th holes put him ahead while others around him faded under the pressure.By the time Roy walked onto the 18th fairway, history had been written. He became the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919.

The White House on Sunday released a fact sheet on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, outlining agreements on trade, investment and the Iran crisis, but made no mention of Taiwan despite the issue dominating the discussion during Trump’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the fact sheet, the two countries agreed to establish new “US-China Board of Trade” and “US-China Board of Investment” mechanisms to manage bilateral economic and investment issues.The document said Trump and Xi agreed that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons”, called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and agreed that “no country or organization can be allowed to exact a toll”.The White House also said Trump will host Xi in Washington later this year and the two countries will support each other as hosts of the G20 and APEC summits.

Trade, rare earths and Boeing deals highlighted

The fact sheet said China would address US concerns over shortages of rare earth minerals and critical materials including yttrium, scandium, neodymium and indium.It also announced that China had approved an initial purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft for Chinese airlines, marking it as the first major commitment for US-made Boeing aircraft since 2017.Additionally, China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually in 2026, 2027 and 2028, in addition to previous soybean commitments made in 2025.The White House further said China restored market access to more than 400 US beef facilities and resumed poultry imports from US states exempt from bird flu restrictions.

Despite maintaining dominance in negotiations, Taiwan did not lag behind

While the fact sheet emphasized “strategic stability” and economic cooperation, it did not mention Taiwan, even though the self-ruled island reportedly emerged as one of the central issues during Trump’s visit to Beijing.Xi warned Trump during the conversation that mistreatment of Taiwan could push America and China towards conflict. However, Trump avoided discussing Taiwan publicly in Beijing.After leaving China, Trump acknowledged that he and Xi “talked a lot about Taiwan” and suggested he was reconsidering a previously approved US arms package for Taipei after Xi’s objections.Trump described the potential billion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan as a “negotiating chip” in media interviews after the summit, raising concerns in Taiwan.

‘Strategic Stability’ Framework

The White House fact sheet said the two sides agreed to build a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” based on “fairness and reciprocity.”Chinese officials described the framework as a new model for managing relations between the world’s two largest economies over the next three years, focusing on cooperation while managing differences.The Iran conflict and global energy security were also widely discussed during the visit. Trump claimed Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open and that Iran should not have nuclear weapons, although Chinese officials have publicly said that any resolution to the crisis should consider the concerns of all parties.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Sunday exchanged special commemorative gifts to celebrate the heritage. Rabindranath Tagore.According to a statement, Christerson gifted two facsimiles of handwritten aphorisms by Tagore, along with a short explanatory text and a photograph of Tagore taken during a visit to Uppsala University in 1921.“The original copies recently discovered in the Swedish National Archives were made by Tagore during his visits to Sweden in 1921 and 1926,” the statement said.Meanwhile, PM Modi gifted Christerson a set of collected works of Rabindranath Tagore, along with a specially handmade bag from Santiniketan, which Gurudev had chosen to empower local artisans.“The bag symbolizes Tagore’s philosophy that art is not meant to be confined to galleries, but to breathe life into everyday objects, bridging the gap between the intellectual and the functional,” the statement said.Tagore, the first non-European Nobel laureate, was unable to travel to Sweden in 1913 to receive the Nobel Prize. He was later welcomed by King Gustav V during his visit to Sweden in 1921.The exchange of gifts also coincides with the centenary of Tagore’s historic visit to Sweden in 1926.PM Modi reached Sweden on Sunday on a two-day visit. PM Modi was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ for his extraordinary contribution to India-Sweden relations and his visionary leadership.During the delegation-level talks, both sides reviewed the entire dimension of bilateral relations and explored new avenues of cooperation to increase bilateral trade to reach US$ 7.75 billion by 2025.In their talks, both sides focused on promoting bilateral relations in the areas of green transition, artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence, space, climate action and people-to-people ties.

Man shouted anti-Semitic slogan

British police have launched an urgent search for a man after a disturbing video emerged online of him threatening to “behead Jews one by one” on an east London street.The incident took place near a mosque on Whitechapel Road in Tower Hamlets, where a group of men were seen shouting pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel slogans while speaking on camera.In the footage, the man can be heard shouting: “Jews, you will be beheaded one by one, you dirty Jews.”They also chanted slogans such as “Fuck Israel” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”.

Police immediately started investigation

The Metropolitan Police said officers attended the area after receiving information about the clip online on Friday and are now trying to identify the suspect.A police spokesperson said: “We understand that incidents like this cause great concern and we take all reports incredibly seriously. There is no place for hate crimes of any kind in our communities.”Officials said the investigation is ongoing and immediate questioning is underway.

Jewish community ‘extraordinarily concerned’

The Shomrim community safety group described the footage as “horrific” and said the Orthodox Jewish community was deeply concerned by the threats.The organization said it was working closely with police and that authorities were taking the matter “very seriously”.Another man seen in the video appeared to attempt to stop the speaker from proceeding, although it is unclear whether the two knew each other.

growing worries end antisemitism in britain

The incident comes amid growing concerns over anti-Semitism following a series of attacks and threats targeting Jewish communities in Britain.Earlier this month, London’s Metropolitan Police announced the formation of a new specialist “community safety team”, consisting of 100 additional officers, tasked with protecting Jewish neighborhoods and sites.Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley had earlier warned of a growing “epidemic” of anti-Semitism across Britain and said hundreds of extra officers were needed across London.

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands ended on Sunday with a total of 17 outcomes, including agreements on migration and mobility, green hydrogen and defense cooperation.As well as the war in Ukraine, Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten also discussed the situation in West Asia, opposing any restrictive measures, calling for freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, and reaffirming their support for ongoing efforts and initiatives in that regard.Welcoming the ceasefire announced on April 8, a joint statement said, “The two leaders expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia, noting its serious implications for the region and the wider world, including enormous humanitarian suffering and disruption of global energy supplies and trade networks.”The government dismissed questions from local media on the Dutch PM’s reported comments on minority rights and press freedom in India. Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, said, “We face these types of questions basically because of the lack of understanding of the person asking. You need to understand more about India to appreciate what India is.” He also clarified that he has not seen any such statement from the Dutch PM.The visit saw the two countries upgrade their ties to a strategic partnership and sign an agreement to support India’s semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat.According to the joint statement, Jeten strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed the Netherlands’ solidarity and unwavering support to India in the fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. “Both Prime Ministers unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He called for a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and rejected double standards in countering terrorism,” it said.The countries also signed a letter of intent to advance defense industrial cooperation, including the possibility of establishing a roadmap for manufacturing defense equipment, components and other key capabilities through co-development, technology transfer and joint ventures.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (ANI photo)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has dominated IPL 2026 with his fearless batting at the top, creating explosive starts almost every time he comes on the field. Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old hasn’t always converted those starts into big scores, but his impact in the powerplay has consistently set the stage for RR innings. Suryavanshi has now scored 486 runs in 12 matches this season, which includes one century and two half-centuries. Their aggressive intent has regularly taken Rajasthan past 60 runs in the first six overs, giving their middle order a strong platform to build on. He once again made a strong impact against Delhi Capitals and scored 46 off just 21 balls as RR reached 75/1 at the end of the powerplay in another high-tempo start. In the process, the 15-year-old opener overtook Abhishek SharmaThe previous record of 42 sixes in IPL 2024 and now alone tops this season with 43 sixes. The milestone highlighted the fearless batting approach that has turned Suryavanshi into one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026. Speaking during the broadcast, RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara praised the young player’s intent and said the team is focusing more on his impact than conversion rates. Sangakkara said, “Not much but 30 runs should be taken on any given day, especially the pace at which he gets them. Yes, he has not continued as much as we would like or he would like. But I think the fact that he is hitting the ball well, he is giving us really fast starts, and we have six to seven other batsmen who can really keep the pressure on and build on those partnerships.” He said that Suryavanshi’s biggest strength is his natural approach towards batting. He said, “The most exciting thing is how he looks at batting. He looks at it the way we all should look at it as a 15-year-old kid. He loves it, he bats for long periods of time and that’s the most exciting thing. He really reads the game as well, so it’s not just random hitting with him.” Sangakkara also stressed that RR should avoid overloading him with technical instructions. “She’s very curious, but I’m very careful not to have too long conversations with her. He just needs to rest and bat. If we talk, it is about things other than cricket. A few things here and there, but I like to leave him alone to enjoy what he does.” On preparation, Sangakkara revealed that conversations in the nets are more about reading situations than technical improvements. “In the nets, those are the things we really talk about. When he practices, we chat to him about what the bowlers can do, and he has an idea of ​​what they can do with them – short balls, swinging yorkers. So we’ll practice them a little bit, but the most we tell him is just to commit. Whatever you do and decide to do, you have to be 100% committed to that choice,” he explained. When Sangakkara was asked whether he plays an advisory or father-like role, he clearly said that Suryavanshi does not need that level of intervention. He said, “No, no. He doesn’t need it at all. He’s a much better player than me, so he needs a little help but not too much.”