At least 15 people have been killed in violent clashes between security forces and JAAC protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The unrest began over the reservation of 12 legislative seats for non-resident refugees, prompting an intense security crackdown and internet shutdowns.

Stargazers are being treated to a rare "mini planetary parade" as Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury gather in the western evening sky. While the bright conjunction of Venus and Jupiter steals the show, Mercury will remain visible near the horizon until late June.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that Iran's national football team will be allowed to enter the country one day before each World Cup match. This clarification dismisses earlier reports claiming strict same-day travel restrictions for the squad training in Mexico.

President Donald Trump has issued a severe warning to Iran on Truth Social, stating the country will pay a heavy price for stalling peace talks. Trump declared Iran's military a "complete mess" following fresh overnight US airstrikes in the Middle East.

In a historic milestone, the US Navy successfully used a Saronic Corsair autonomous sea drone to rescue two pilots from a downed Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Operated by Task Force 59, the unmanned vessel located the crew members in the water, marking a major leap for military autonomous tech.