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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes for the third year in a row, earning $275m (approx. £206m). His income was boosted by his move to Saudi club Al Nassr and major endorsement deals, supported by a massive social media following.

NBA star Stephen Curry ranked second with $156m (approx. £117m), while British boxer Tyson Fury came third with $146m (approx. £109m), benefiting from media projects despite a recent title loss as reported by BBC.

Ronaldo’s longtime rival Lionel Messi dropped to fifth place, falling further behind. Only Floyd Mayweather has earned more in a single year, with $300m in 2015.

The Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport Venezuelan migrants without due process.

In a 7-2 ruling, the Court halted deportations, citing insufficient notice and a lack of legal recourse for detainees, as reported by Reuters.

Trump slammed the decision, calling it "a bad and dangerous day for America," and warned that it might postpone the removal of criminals while increasing public risk.

Mexico has strongly opposed the United States proposal of imposing a 5 percent tax on remittances made by non-citizens, calling it unfair and unjustified. Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente stated that the government will take political and legal action against the initiative introduced on May 12 in the United States House of Representatives, according to Xinhua.

Following President Claudia Sheinbaum’s directive, a letter rejecting the measure was sent to US lawmakers by Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma and Foreign Ministry official Roberto Velasco.

Mexico emphasized that the tax would unfairly target migrants who already contribute to the US economy. Remittances are a key source of income for millions of Mexican families, totaling $64.7bn in 2024.

Nine people were killed and four others injured when a Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region on Saturday morning, BBC reported.

The attack took place near the village of Bilopillia, as the bus was heading to Sumy, the provincial capital. Officials reported the vehicle was struck by a Russian Lancet drone around 06:17 local time.

Emergency services and police responded to the scene. The Russian military has not commented on the incident, according to BBC.

The strike came just hours after Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks since 2022.

Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability of the United Arab Emirates, and Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghardaqa, President of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change (AYCCC), have attended the Sagarmatha Sambaad, which is being organized in Kathmandu.

Along with attending Sagarmatha Sambaad, the UAE delegation held a series of high-level meetings with key members of the Nepali government, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, the Minister for Forest and Environment, and the Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

Matters relating to advancing Nepal-UAE relations, including enhancing cooperation in renewable energy, sustainability, and climate resilience, were discussed on the occasion, said Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The delegation held talks with Abdullah Muksit, a representative of the UNFCCC and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), based in Geneva, who was attending the Sambaad as part of the international delegation.

The discussions centered on enhancing collaboration in areas such as climate change mitigation, renewable energy, sustainable water resource management, and inclusive economic development.

Balalaa has reiterated the UAE’s commitment to expanding its partnership with Nepal, underscoring the shared vision of advancing joint sustainability initiatives and fostering resilience and prosperity across both nations.

This visit marks a pivotal moment in the growing UAE–Nepal partnership, spotlighting shared commitments to addressing global environmental challenges and empowering youth-led innovation through climate diplomacy and long-term cooperation.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each following their first direct talks in over three years, held in Istanbul on Friday. The 90-minute meeting also included discussions on possible ceasefire terms and a potential future summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, according to BBC.

Ukraine pushed for an “unconditional ceasefire” to halt the ongoing conflict, which has devastated large parts of the country and displaced millions. However, Russia did not agree to suspend hostilities, though both sides said they would present their proposals for a possible ceasefire.

Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky expressed satisfaction with the outcome and confirmed Moscow’s openness to further talks. Ukraine’s Defence Minister and chief negotiator Rustem Umerov emphasized the need for a leader-level meeting as the next step.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy welcomed the prisoner exchange, calling it a “great result” and a sign of diplomacy and events as of May 2025, BBC reported.

Indian Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has emphasized India's unwavering commitment to global climate action and the need for collaborative efforts to safeguard the Himalayas and other mountain ecosystems. He expressed India’s dedication to addressing the global climate crisis. He noted, “It is a profound honour to represent India at this historic gathering. The name Sagarmatha, meaning ‘Head of the Sky,’ aptly encapsulates the majesty and the responsibility we bear in protecting the mountains that form the lifeblood of our planet.”

Yadav appreciated Nepal for hosting the Sambaad and stated that India, with its vast Himalayan region, shares a common ecological and cultural bond with its mountain neighbours. He stressed that South Asia accounts for only 4 percent of historical global CO₂ emissions, despite being home to nearly 25 percent of the global population. The Minister emphasized that the burden of the climate crisis continues to fall disproportionately on developing nations, while developed countries remain far from fulfilling their commitments to climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building.

Yadav further emphasized the immense biodiversity value of high-altitude ecosystems like the India and Nepal region. He stressed on the need for enhanced transboundary conservation efforts, calling on all Himalayan nations to collaborate under the International Big Cats Alliance to support joint protection initiatives for species such as snow leopards, tigers, and leopards. “The Alliance aims to foster conservation expertise, fund critical initiatives, and create a knowledge repository for the protection of these iconic species”, he stated.

The Minister also outlined a five-point call for global action to address the shared ecological challenges of mountainous regions.

• Enhanced Scientific Cooperation: Strengthening research collaboration, and monitoring cryospheric changes, hydrological cycles, and biodiversity.

• Building Climate Resilience: Investing in climate adaptation measures, early warning systems for disasters like Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and climate-resilient infrastructure in mountain areas.

• Empowerering Mountain Communities: Ensuring that the welfare, needs and aspirations of local communities are at the heart of policy-making and their benefit from green livelihoods and sustainable tourism. Their traditional knowledge is an invaluable resource.

• Providing Green Finance: Making available adequate and predictable climate finance as per the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement for mountain Nations to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies effectively.

• Recognizing Mountain Perspectives: Ensuring that the unique vulnerabilities and contributions of mountain ecosystems are suitably featured in global climate negotiations and sustainable development agendas.

On the sidelines of the Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, where the two leaders engaged in a productive discussion on strengthening India-Nepal cooperation in the field of environment. He also called on the Prime Minister Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli. He conveyed to him greetings from the leadership in India and congratulated him for successfully organizing the first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad. Both leaders noted the close and friendly relations between India and Nepal which are deeply rooted in historical, cultural, civilizational and people-to-people ties.

Ukrainian and Russian officials met in Istanbul for the first time since 2022, as part of an agreement of peace negotiations hosted by Turkey.

The meeting, facilitated by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, saw no handshakes or signs of a thaw, with both delegations maintaining firmly opposing positions. Despite limited expectations, the talks are seen as a tentative step toward re-engagement, according to BBC.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a strong international response if a ceasefire agreement is not reached.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting, "as soon as we can." Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded a halt to the violence, stating, "The killing must stop", BBC reported.