1Sportsthefinancialexpress.com.bd
Kohli masterclass leads Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in a thrilling Indian Premier League title match, with a five-wicket victory. The team had previously ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden IPL title last year. Despite a strong performance from India's 'chase master', Virat Kohli, who scored 75 off 42 balls, and his fastest IPL fifty, helped the team reach 156 in 18 overs. Gujarat struggled, managing only 155-8 at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium. The match was marked by a significant increase in player-of-the-match, with Kohli's performance steering Bengaluru home with a six off the last ball.
2Worldtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
24,000% funding surge: Inside the US push for $54.6 billion in autonomous warfare
The US White House has requested $54.6 billion for the Defence Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), marking a 24,000% increase in funding within a single fiscal year. This is the "largest single commitment to autonomous warfare in history", according to former CIA Director David Petraeus. The Pentagon's Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) and DAWG have announced a challenge for up to $100 million to develop an 'Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator', which could allow a single soldier to command multiple unmanned vehicles simultaneously through voice or text instructions. In recent years, countries have increasingly relied on drones in warfare, with Iran deploying swarms of Shahed-136 drones during the ongoing US-Iran conflict and India expanding its use of indigenous platforms during Operation Sindoor. Despite commanding nearly 40 per cent of global military spending, maintaining a vast overseas military presence, operating aircraft carriers and fielding advanced stealth aircraft and missile systems, Washington continues to struggle with the costs of modern warfare.
3Techca.finance.yahoo.com
IBM Bets $10 Billion on Quantum Computing as Race for Next-Generation Technology Intensifies
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) plans to invest over $10 billion in quantum computing over the next five years, aiming to build the first large-scale quantum computer by 2029. This follows a decision by the Trump administration to invest $2 billion in equity stakes in nine quantum computing companies. As part of this effort, IBM is expected to receive half of the funding for a new venture called Anderon, which is being developed as the first dedicated quantum chip manufacturing facility in the United States. The investment will cover research and development, capital spending, ecosystem partnerships, manufacturing expansion, and mergers and acquisitions.
4Businesskoreatimes.co.kr
KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on steep rise - The Korea Times
The Korea Exchange (KRX) has suspended program trading for the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) for five minutes. The KOSPI, which rose by 4.48 percent to 8,855.68 after opening at a record high, was led by tech companies such as Apple. The halt was triggered when the KOSPA increased by 5 percent or more for a minute.
5Financeoilprice.com
Oil Prices Rise as Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive
Oil prices have risen as Israeli troops move further into Lebanon, increasing fears that the Middle East conflict is moving towards an escalation rather than a peace deal. At the time of writing, West Texas Intermediate crude was up 2.88% at $89.88 per barrel and Brent crude had risen 2.43% to trade at $93.33 per barrel. The latest escalation came after Israeli troops crossed the Litani River and Israel captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, leading Prime Minister Netanyahu to expand operations against Hezbollah. Despite reports of an agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, no agreement has been reached yet.
6Financeindianeconomicobserver.com
India, US chief Trade negotiators Brendan Lynch and Darpan Jain to hold 4-day trade talks in New Delhi from today
A high-level United States delegation led by Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Darpan Jain is set to arrive in New Delhi for a four-day visit to discuss the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The visit is expected to focus on finalising the details of an interim trade pact and advancing negotiations under the broader bilateral framework. This follows recent diplomatic mobility between the two countries, with an Indian delegation previously visiting Washington, DC for in-person meetings. The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, highlighted the closeness of the conclusion of the interim trade agreement, noting that bilateral trade in goods and services has increased from $20 billion to over $220 billion over the past two decades.
7Financebradenton.com
Japan's Q1 capex growth stalls as Iran war weighs, raising GDP downgrade risk
Japanese companies' annual capex growth stalled in Q1, likely leading to a downgrade to the country's GDP due to concerns over the impact of the Middle East conflict. The Iran war has disrupted the global economic outlook, leaving oil-import-dependent Japan exposed to energy shock. Despite this, capital spending rose by 0.047% year-on-year, slowing down from the previous quarter's 6.5% gain. The figures will be used for revised gross domestic product data on June 8. Despite the slowdown, Japan's exit from deflation is driving corporate behaviour, with companies finally deploying large cash reserves towards business expansion and investment. The government aims to double annual corporate capital expenditure to 200 trillion yen by 2040.
8Worldheraldsun.com
US pushes Lebanon and Israel on new ceasefire plan, official says
U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has been working with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a new ceasefire plan. The proposal involves Hezbollah stopping all attacks on Israel in exchange for avoiding further escalation in Beirut. The deal was rejected by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who placed the burden on Israel.
9Entertainmentartthreat.net
Is this the last season of Euphoria? Zendaya hints season 3 finale brings 'closure'
HBO series Euphoria, starring Zendaya, confirmed speculation that the upcoming third season of the HBO phenomenon will be the final chapter of the series. During an April 6, 2026 appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, she hinted that "closure is coming" for the series, given its turbulent, unresolved narrative threads spanning nearly four years. The series took a break after Season 2 ended in 2022, resulting in a four-year gap from Season 2's finale to Season 3's premiere. The 93-minute finale episode, which is the longest Euphoria episode on record, indicates significant time allocated to resolve character arcs. The absence of an announced spinoff or prequel suggests HBO views Season 3 as definitive closure for the show.
10Sportscouriermail.com.au
Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
World number one tennis player, Sabalenka, is set to play against Osaka in the French Open last 16. This will be their fourth meeting at the last-16 stage of tournaments. Osaka, who has previously edged their first encounter, is looking more at home on the Parisian clay. She will face either former Australian Open champion Madison Keys or Russia's Diana Shnaider. This marks the first time Osaka has reached the last 16 of a Grand Slam event in her career. The remaining French player Diane Parry will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska. World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime is the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw after a shock exit from Jannik Sinner and an early defeat for Ben Shelton.
