Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon, but the US president said he does not plan to grant clemency to the hip-hop star.

Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray has launched a fierce political attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), predicting a grim future for the Eknath Shinde-led Sena faction and accusing the BJP of eroding Maharashtra’s political culture.

Iran has imposed severe communication restrictions, including internet and phone shutdowns, amidst escalating protests against economic hardship. Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the government’s actions, urging international intervention. Meanwhile, former US President Trump issued a stern warning against violent crackdowns, while US officials voiced support for peaceful demonstrators. The unrest, fueled by currency collapse and inflation, has spread nationwide.