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• Stock futures indicated a higher opening on Monday as technology stocks sought to rebound following a week of losses for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. • Oil prices saw a modest increase due to geopolitical instability following a weekend of military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. • Comcast shares surged after the company announced a strategic plan to split its business operations.

• Rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have approached the Election Commission (EC) to stake their respective claims to the party's official name and symbol. • The EC must now formally acknowledge the split within the party to initiate legal proceedings under Para 15 of the Symbols Order. • This process is critical as it will determine which faction is recognized as the "real" TMC, impacting their legitimacy and ability to contest elections.

• Only four EU member states have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, failing to meet the June deadline for adoption. • The directive is designed to strengthen the enforcement of equal pay rules and reduce gender-based wage gaps across the European Union. • This widespread failure to comply highlights a significant split within the bloc regarding the urgency and implementation of pay equity laws.

• Rival factions of the Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray, celebrated the party's foundation day through separate events. • The split celebrations occur against a backdrop of political tension and speculation surrounding a rumored strategic move termed "Operation Tiger." • This separation highlights the deep ideological and leadership divide within the party following the high-profile split between the two camps.

• Riot Games and ONE Up are organizing the VALORANT Challengers 2026 Southeast Asia: Split 2, a B-Tier tournament held in Indonesia. • The event features 12 teams competing in a hybrid online and offline format from May 22 to July 05, 2026. • A total prize pool of $50,000 USD is at stake, providing a significant competitive incentive for the participating regional teams.

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