The southwest monsoon made an early arrival in Kerala on May 24, eight days ahead of schedule, marking the earliest onset since 2009. This swift advancement, driven by favourable atmospheric conditions, has already extended to Lakshadweep and parts of neighbouring states. Red and orange alerts have been issued for several districts in Kerala due to heavy rainfall.

Joseph Neumeyer, a dual citizen, was arrested in New York after being deported from Israel for allegedly attempting to firebomb the US Embassy in Tel Aviv. He is accused of using Molotov cocktails and making violent online threats against Americans and Donald Trump. The arrest follows the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.

The US Defence Intelligence Agency reports Pakistan views India as an “existential threat,” modernizing its military and tactical nuclear weapons to counter India’s conventional advantage. India considers China its primary adversary, managing Pakistan as a secondary concern despite recent border skirmishes.