Top US commander meets Cuban military officials amid rising tensions

Top US commander meets Cuban military officials amid rising tensions

The top US military commander in Latin America met Cuban military officials on Friday near the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, marking a rare high-level conversation between the two sides despite rising tensions between Washington and Havana.U.S. General Francis L. Donovan conducted what U.S. Southern Command described as a “brief exchange on operational security matters” with Cuban military leaders near the base. They also reviewed security conditions at Guantanamo Bay and discussed operational readiness and the security of U.S. personnel stationed there.The meeting comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba through sanctions, an oil blockade and an expanded military presence in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump has also adopted increasingly aggressive rhetoric toward Havana, warning earlier this year that Cuba “is next” after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a January operation. He has repeated this several times since then.Additionally, senior administration officials have continued contacts with Cuban counterparts. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe have met with Cuban officials in recent months to explore possible improvements in relations, though those efforts have reportedly made little progress and have been followed by additional US sanctions.The United States maintains its naval base at Guantanamo Bay despite decades of disputes with Cuba’s socialist government. Friday’s meeting took place against a backdrop of strained relations and increasing US pressure on the island nation.Separately, the Pentagon announced that a new contingent of about 1,300 sailors and Marines will replace the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, which has been operating in the Caribbean since last summer.

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DJ Akademiks sees big problem in Clavicular and DaBaby nightclub confrontation captured on video

DJ Akademiks sees big problem in Clavicular and DaBaby nightclub confrontation captured on video
DJ Akademiks saw big trouble in Clavicular and DaBaby nightclub confrontation captured on video (Image via Getty)

The public disagreement between streamer Clavicular and rapper DaBaby has become one of the most talked-about moments online this week. The incident took place on May 27, 2026, at Baccara Nightclub in Miami, a venue co-owned by Clavicular, real name Braden Eric Peters, and music manager Wack 100. Video shared online shows Clavicular trying to stop DaBaby’s performance during a packed show at the club. The clip quickly spread on social media and sparked debate among fans. Shortly thereafter, DJ Akademiks discussed the situation during a livestream on Rumble and shared a warning for young streamers.According to Clavicular, the problems started when they learned that people associated with DaBaby had allegedly brought firearms to the nightclub. He said it went against the venue’s no-gun policy. Even though he was unhappy with the situation, he pointed out that the event had been publicized in advance, making it difficult to shut everything down immediately.Speaking on his livestream, DJ Akademiks suggested that dealing with established rap artists can be very different from handling internet personalities. He told Clavicular that DaBaby “wasn’t one of the guys on the yacht” and described the rapper as a “bad guy.”Academics said:“You can’t tell him like thatts you’ve come to your stream, get the fuckOkay get out of here. You can’t take DaBaby out. Listen, the last NThe guy who tried to get DaBaby out of Aisle 6 never left Aisle 6.’He continued:“That’s all I’m going to tell you, Clave. The last fuckWhoever tried to get DaBaby out of Aisle 6 hasn’t left Aisle 6. He is still a ghost in Isle 6. Just keep that in mind, Clave. We love you, but don’t play with that guy. That man is a bad man. he’s not one of themIt’s on the boat.”

DaBaby continues to perform despite Braden Eric Peters’ attempt to stop the show

Tension is visible inside the club as the situation unfolds in the viral video. In one clip, DaBaby asks Clavicular if everything is okay. Clavicular replied that things were not right and it appeared that he was attempting to end the performance.Another video shows Clavicular arguing with someone from DaBaby’s group. He can be heard saying:“Who the fuck is that?”are you there? Baby’s brother? get the fuckOkay from here, now. Take him out. Go.”In another moment, Clavicular placed a hand on DaBaby’s shoulder while talking to him. He appeared upset and accused the people around the rapper of being disrespectful. Despite the confrontation, DaBaby continued performing and did not leave the stage.The incident occurred just weeks after Clavicular faced legal trouble in Florida. Court records show the 20-year-old man pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge related to a gun incident involving a dead alligator on May 15 in the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area. He received six months’ probation, 20 hours of community service that could not be streamed or monetized, and was ordered to complete a firearm safety course.

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High courts will have to pronounce verdict within 3 months of reserving verdict: Supreme Court. india news

High courts will have to pronounce verdict within 3 months of reserving the verdict: Supreme Court

New Delhi: To curb the habit of “hesitate and forget” among some high court judges, Supreme Court On Friday, it set a deadline of three months for the high courts to pronounce their decisions, and also said that orders in bail cases should be passed immediately.As a series of appeals against convictions in criminal cases are pending indefinitely, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the high courts should show extra diligence in deciding cases related to personal liberty, regular and anticipatory bail.CJI Kant said, “Bail petitions should be heard and the order should preferably be pronounced and uploaded on the same day. If it is reserved, it should be narrated the next day and uploaded on the website.”Mere prompt announcement of the order of grant of bail will no longer suffice as the Supreme Court has ordered that the jail authorities should also be informed with equal promptness so as to ensure that the undertrial prisoner/convict is released from custody immediately, preferably on the same day or certainly by the next day, unless there is a need to keep him behind bars in other cases or there is failure to furnish the bail bond.The Supreme Court asked the trial courts concerned to report compliance with the bail order to their high courts.However, the SC gave some leeway to the HC and said that if a bench is of the opinion that giving a reasoned judgment will take time in cases where the order is urgently required, then it can pronounce the operative part immediately and follow it in the next 15 days. However, it added that high courts must upload all judgments within 24 hours of the judgment being delivered.CJI Kant and Justice Bagchi said the HC registry will have to give a monthly report on the number of reserved judgments to the Chief Justice, who can confidentially inform the judges concerned about cases in which judgments were reserved for two months.If the judge or bench concerned fails to deliver the judgment in three months, the HC CJ shall request them to do so in the next two weeks, otherwise the matter may be assigned to another judge/bench for fresh hearing and speedy decision, the SC said while accepting or modifying several suggestions made by amicus curiae Fauzia Shakeel.Apart from the steps to be taken by the CJ, the Supreme Court gave freedom to the parties in such situations to file applications for transfer of their cases to some other bench. It says that every judgment should mention the date on which the judgment was reserved.

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CBI chief promises logical end to NEET probe, NTA says computer-based testing will curb leaks India News

CBI chief promises logical end to NEET probe, NTA says computer-based testing will curb leaks

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Friday told a parliamentary committee that it is taking measures to prevent a repeat of the NEET paper leak that affected lakhs of students, while the National Medical Commission said it will work to keep the admission seat matrix for counseling on schedule so that students are not further affected.In his comments to the parliamentary committee on government assurances, CBI Director Praveen Sood said the investigating agency will take its investigation to its logical conclusion amid the possibility of more arrests, people in the know said.While the committee’s agenda was related to the irregularities in the NEET 2024 paper, its members expressed displeasure over the latest leak, which led to the exam being canceled and re-conducted on June 21, and questioned the authorities on the current scrutiny and measures being taken to make the exam foolproof.NTA, represented by DG Abhishek Singh and others, said NEET’s switch to CBT (computer-based testing) from next year, with a more extensive pool of questions, will lead to a larger number of JEE-like test papers, which is likely to reduce the risk of leaks.Secretaries of higher education and health ministries were among the officials who appeared before the committee headed by AIADMK’s M Thambi Durai, as MPs asked them to ensure that counseling is conducted on time and the seat matrix distribution of seats in different categories is accordingly.NMC President Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth assured them that appropriate steps would be taken.And the NTA said it is in active consultation with other stakeholders to promote a more secure examination system.

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‘If you do it badly…’: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon confronts Zoharan Mamdani during closed-door meeting

'If you do it badly...': JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon confronts Zoharan Mamdani during closed-door meeting

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has opened up about his recent private meeting with the Mayor of New York City Zohran MamdaniHe said he warned socialists about the risks of bad governance and ideology-driven policy making.Speaking to Fox Business Network host Maria Bartiromo on Friday, Dimon called the closed-door meeting “pleasant” but made clear he did not back down during the conversation.Dimon said, “He was very polite. It was very serious. We had a very good conversation, but I said everything I wanted to say.”The banker said she used the debate to speak out on key issues affecting New Yorkers, including affordable housing and child care. However, he said poorly designed policies could create bigger problems rather than solutions.“I have to talk about affordable housing and child care. Most people want it. If you do it badly, it will be a disaster… Do it right. There are studies that can tell you how to do it right. Get people involved who know what they’re doing and implement appropriate policies,” he said.Dimon also criticized politicians who focus primarily on taxes and spending rather than fixing the system and administration.“Good policy is free,” he said. “I want to say to politicians, ‘Don’t try to raise more taxes or spend more money, sit down and decide policy.’The JPMorgan boss also pointed to Mamdani’s lack of executive experience while discussing the challenges of running America’s largest city.“I mean, he’s now running a city with 300,000 employees,” Dimon said before the Reagan National Economic Forum in California.“And I’ve seen mayors fail miserably because they can’t make themselves run out of a paper bag, or ideology blinds them from practical, realistic, real-world policy. And so we’ll see.”He said he would be willing to help if the administration adopts practical solutions.“And, you know, if I can help them do good things, I’m happy to do that.”The meeting took place on May 18, when Mamdani met separately with both Dimon and Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon. The talks came amid growing concern from business leaders over Mamdani’s proposed economic policies, which also include a tax on second homes worth more than $1 million. The mayor recently faced criticism after filming a promotional video for the proposed tax outside a penthouse owned by hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin.Griffin later described the move as “scary” and announced plans to further expand Citadel’s operations in Florida rather than New York. He also suggested the company might reconsider its planned $6 billion development project on Park Avenue.When asked about the controversy, Dimon suggested that Mamdani may regret the video.“My guess is he probably regrets it,” Dimon said.He added, “But you’ll have to ask them that.”

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60% chance of weak monsoon, IMD reduces rain forecast. india news

60% chance of weak monsoon, IMD reduces rain forecast

New Delhi: Even though India is facing energy disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, there could be more troubles for the economy. The IMD on Friday confirmed its forecast of ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall this year, while further lowering the rainfall threshold during the June-September season, which has a high probability of ‘deficit’ rainfall, also known as a dry year.According to the IMD, rainfall during the season is likely to be 90% of the long period average (LPA) – revised down from 92% estimated in April – with a 60% chance of ‘deficient’ rainfall (less than 90% of the LPA), a situation that could not only impact the agriculture sector but also negatively impact water reservoirs, groundwater recharge and hydropower potential, leading to a crisis at multiple levels.

60% chance of weak monsoon, IMD reduces rain forecast

The IMD attributed the monsoon decline to the possible development of strong El Nino conditions – a climate phenomenon characterized by warming of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific – which is often associated with harsh summers and weak monsoons over India.Accordingly, the IMD has also indicated a hot June in the country, and has predicted ‘above normal’ heatwave days in June over many parts of UP, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. However, Rajasthan and Jharkhand may experience ‘below normal’ heat wave days during the month.The latest climate model forecasts indicate that El Nino conditions are likely to develop during the southwest monsoon season,” IMD chief Mrityunjay Mohapatra said, noting that it is expected to move from weak in June to moderate in July-August and strong in September, impacting the entire rainy season.In such a scenario, there is a possibility of a slight delay in the onset of monsoon over Kerala compared to the normal date of June 1 and its subsequent progress over the rest of the country, as well as a delay in commencement of sowing operations, as more than half of India’s cultivated area remains rain-fed.Although the IMD had a few days ago predicted the onset date of monsoon over Kerala as May 26 (+/- with a model error of four days), it now expects it to be any day within the next seven days. Since the ‘monsoon core zone’ – an area encompassing most of central and western India, which largely depends on rain for farming operations – is also predicted to receive ‘below normal’ rainfall, its impact will be felt on the total area of ​​kharif crops and their final production.The risks to the country’s agriculture sector may further increase due to the crisis in West Asia, which has already put pressure on the availability of inputs (diesel and fertilizers) and their costs, thereby impacting the rural economy and ultimately India’s economy in the current financial year.

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However, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the country is fully prepared to deal with any situation and is prepared with contingency measures in terms of other interventions such as selecting drought-tolerant and climate-resilient crop options (such as low-water-intensive varieties of millet and paddy, other crops) in vulnerable districts and providing adequate inputs (seeds and fertilizers) to farmers.Contingency measures include promotion of drought-tolerant crop varieties on a large scale, weather-based agro-advisory services, efficient water management and location-specific adaptation strategies to reduce agricultural losses and protect farmers’ livelihoods.Chouhan asked state governments to be prepared for challenging weather conditions in view of the threat of El Nino and assured them of all possible help from the Central government, adding that there is adequate availability of seeds and fertilizers to meet the demand during the upcoming sowing season.The minister also asked states to prepare their agricultural roadmap based on agro-climatic conditions, available resources and local capacity during the concluding day of a national conference on Kharif preparedness on Friday amid increasing risks to agricultural operations due to El Nino.

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Twitch streamer Asmongold: “It’s shaping up to be the bad guys”: Twitch streamer Asmongold reflects on being 36, single and isolated

The Twitch influencer known as AsmaGold went viral due to extremely emotional videos on his live broadcasts. This famous Twitch streamer, whose real name is Jack Hoyt, opened up about his personal life and admitted that he feels lonely and stuck in a repetitive daily routine. The video quickly went viral on social media platforms as viewers responded to how real and honest the streamer’s voice sounded while talking about her life at the age of 36.In the stream, Asmagold explained how he lives alone and spends most of his time doing small everyday tasks. He said he usually goes to bed around 2 a.m. and spends his free days washing his car, mowing the lawn and feeding the birds. He became emotional while talking about his daily routine and said, “It’s getting bad, guys,” Because he felt there was something wrong with the way he was living his life. His words alarmed many viewers and sparked widespread discussion online.

Esmongold opens up about loneliness and life without a girlfriend

During the livestream, Asmongold explained that being 36, single, and living alone makes his life feel repetitive. He said that he often doesn’t know what else to do besides work and streaming. The streamer admitted that this routine sometimes makes her feel stuck and cut off from others, which further adds to the emotional tone of the clip.After the video aired, people were quick to react. Some people expressed that they could relate to her pain and had gone through the same experience themselves. Other people sent him encouraging messages and told him to prioritize his mental well-being. Additionally, the video has sparked great discussion on issues related to the negative effects of isolation.Esmongold is currently one of the top streaming gamers on both Twitch and YouTube. Although he primarily streams gaming sessions and participates in online debates, Asmongold has previously discussed his mental health problems and personal difficulties. She has been single since her breakup with streamer Pink Sparkles in 2019.The viral moment has now turned into a wider discussion about loneliness and emotional health in the online world. Many viewers say the clip shows that even successful Internet creators can quietly struggle in their personal lives. Right now, Asmagold’s honest words are spreading across social media, making fans concerned but also more aware of mental health challenges.

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Orange Cap and Purple Cap after IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Suryavanshi on top, Rabada ahead | cricket news

Orange Cap and Purple Cap after IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Suryavanshi on top, Rabada ahead
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Kagiso Rabada

New Delhi: Another dramatic twist in the race for IPL 2026 Orange Cap and Purple Cap after Gujarat Titans’ defeat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday for the final clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore.Despite Rajasthan Royals crashing out of the tournament, teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi retained the Orange Cap with another breathtaking innings. The 15-year-old scored 96 runs in just 47 balls in New Chandigarh, taking his tally of runs to 776 in 16 matches this season.However, his valiant effort was not enough to take RR to the final.The biggest threat to Suryavanshi’s Orange Cap now comes from Gujarat Titans’ opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan, who once again performed brilliantly while chasing the crucial target.Gill scored a brilliant century in Qualifier 2 and moved up to second in the standings with 722 runs, while Sudarshan’s fluent half-century helped him move up to third with 710 runs.With GT now heading into the IPL 2026 final against RCB in Ahmedabad on Sunday, both Gill and Sudarshan will get one final chance to overtake Suryavanshi in the race for the tournament’s highest run-scorer award.The list of top five run getters is currently dominated by batsmen from playoff teams. Sunrisers Hyderabad stars Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan are at the fourth and fifth positions with 624 and 602 runs respectively.RCB’s batting icon Virat Kohli also remains in controversy. Kohli is currently placed sixth with 600 runs and can still rise in the standings during the final.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap after GT vs RR

it goes m avenue sr 100s/50s
Suryavanshi 776 16 48.50 237.30 1/5
Beloved 722 15 48.13 163.71 1/6
Sudarshan 710 16 47.33 159.55 1/8
classen 624 15 48.00 160.00 0/6
Kishan 602 15 40.13 182.42 0/6

Rabada overtook Bhuvneshwar in the Purple Cap race

After the fast bowler of Gujarat Titans, there was a big change in the status of Purple Cap. Kagiso Rabada Delivered another impressive spell in Qualifier 2.Rabada took two wickets for 35 runs against Rajasthan Royals and topped the list of wicket-takers with 28 wickets in 16 matches.In Sunday’s title match, South African fast bowler is now ahead of RCB fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar by two wickets. Bhuvneshwar is second with 26 wickets and will have a direct chance to challenge Rabada in the final.Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer finished his campaign in third place with 25 wickets in 16 matches.Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Anshul Kamboj is in fourth place with 21 wickets, while Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Malinga is in the top five with 20 wickets in 15 matches.

ipl 2026 purple cap after gt vs rr

Wicket m avenue Econ.
Rabada 28 16 20.78 9.43
Bhuvi 26 15 18.15 8.00
archer 25 16 22.36 9.31
Kamboj 21 14 25.23 10.52
Malinga 20 15 25.35 9.33

With one match left in the tournament, the race for both the Orange Cap and Purple Cap is headed towards a blockbuster IPL 2026 final.

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Woman pregnant with 4-year-old son forced to sign deportation papers after being held at US airport for days

Woman pregnant with 4-year-old son forced to sign deportation papers after being held at US airport for days

A pregnant Ghanaian woman and her young son have been held at Washington Dulles International Airport for more than a week, with the pair being held in a windowless detention cell despite serious health concerns, according to lawyers.Annabella Gyasi, 38, arrived at Dulles Airport last Tuesday with her four-year-old son after traveling from Ghana for a medical appointment in Ohio. According to an emergency court petition filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia, the boy was born with deformed hands and was scheduled to be evaluated at Akron Children’s Hospital on May 30 to determine whether he is now old enough for surgery.Instead of boarding their connecting flight, Gyasi and his son were detained by US Customs and Border Protection officers.The couple first traveled to the US in 2024 for treatment for the child, but later returned to Ghana after doctors advised he was still too young for surgery.Gyasi is more than four months pregnant and told immigration officials she feared returning to Ghana because of the harassment she and her son faced. His lawyers say that statement led to his detention.“Ms. Gyasi traveled to the United States legally to get the medical care she needed for her son, but the illegal detention and inhumane treatment she is experiencing at Dulles is putting her son’s health at risk as well as her own,” Sophia Gregg, senior counsel for immigrants’ rights at the ACLU of Virginia, said in a statement.Legal filings allege Gyasi has been hospitalized twice since arriving in the US due to pregnancy-related complications, including vaginal bleeding and dizziness. Despite receiving treatment, he was returned to the airport detention facility after both hospital visits. Doctors raised concerns that she was not eating enough and experiencing stress while in custody. They also allege that repeated requests for additional food for both mother and child were refused.According to the ACLU, Gyasi ultimately agreed to sign the deportation paperwork because she feared for the health of her unborn child and believed it was the only way to secure adequate food. His legal team later informed the authorities that the decision was taken out of frustration.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rejected the allegations of abuse.“These allegations are false,” the department said in a statement.He added: “Everyone in CBP custody, including this individual, has access to appropriate care, including medical evaluation by a doctor, medication, and food.”Immigration officials argued that Gyasi could not use a tourist visa to enter the country because she had said under oath that she wanted to seek asylum and did not plan to return to Ghana.

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Arms, IED smuggling network under investigation, NIA conducts raids in four states. india news

Arms, IED smuggling network under scanner after NIA raids in four states

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at a dozen locations in four states in connection with the alleged smuggling of arms, ammunition and IEDs into the country from across the India-Pakistan border as part of a conspiracy to carry out terrorist attacks in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India. The searches included four places in UP, two each in Rajasthan and Bihar and three in Maharashtra. An NIA spokesperson said that during the coordinated operation by the NIA teams, several digital devices were seized which will be forensically analyzed to unravel the entire terror conspiracy in the case. A case was registered by the Special Operations Cell of Punjab Police in Amritsar in February this year after the arrest of a man after he was found with IEDs packed in a metal box along with a remote control set, a mobile handset, a foreign-made .30 bore pistol with magazine and 20 live cartridges. Various sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and NDPS Act were invoked in the FIR. After taking over the investigation, NIA found that the purpose of cross-border smuggling was to carry out IED blasts at various places in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India to cause widespread damage to life and property and disrupt the peace and stability of the country. Investigation further revealed that the arrested accused was in contact with several people in different parts of the country to carry out terrorism, arson and other violent activities. The NIA said efforts are on to identify other Indian and international elements involved in the conspiracy.

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