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Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday by submitting a letter to the governor’s office and declined a Rajya Sabha seat to remain in state politics. He cited two years remaining as MLA for Varuna constituency and referenced development allocations for Mysuru during his terms that began in 2013 and resumed in 2023. Coverage of the resignation and his record comes exclusively from left-center sources.

Lululemon restructured its board as part of a settlement with founder Chip Wilson. The agreement includes an 18-month commitment by Wilson not to criticize the company. Coverage of the event comes exclusively from left-center sources.

Supported reports indicate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a ballistic missile toward a US airbase in Kuwait on Wednesday night, which Kuwaiti forces intercepted. The launch followed US strikes near Bandar Abbas in Iran, with US Central Command describing the Iranian action as an egregious ceasefire violation. Multiple related claims remain unverified or disputed, and coverage originates primarily from right-leaning outlets.

South Korean exports are projected to rise 48.4 percent year-over-year in May, marking a 12th consecutive month of growth driven by semiconductors, according to CNA. The Bank of Korea raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.6 percent from 2 percent while holding its key interest rate at 2.5 percent, per Yonhap News. Consumer inflation is projected to reach 3.0 percent in May.