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India will face Oman in the third-place play-off of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 after finishing second in Group B. Anwar Ali stressed the match’s importance for Asian Cup preparation

Two-year-old Shamm Qudeih, evacuated from Gaza to Naples for treatment of severe malnutrition and a rare genetic disorder, has gained weight under specialised care. Her case highlights Gaza’s worsening child hunger crisis amid war, blockades, and the loss of journalist Mariam Dagga

A Canadian government report on terror financing revealed that Khalistani extremist groups Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation received financial support from Canada. The assessment highlights misuse of charities, cryptocurrencies, and money services, echoing earlier intelligence warnings about PMVE threats

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer finalised a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle, elevating women to top posts for the first time. Shabana Mahmood became Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper Foreign Secretary, and Rachel Reeves remains Chancellor, marking a historic female-led leadership team

US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on the EU after Google was fined $3.47 billion for anti-competitive practices, calling the penalty unfair and promising a Section 301 investigation.

US President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with PM Modi and that India-US ties remain “special,” despite tensions over tariffs and India’s Russian oil imports. He voiced disappointment but downplayed fears of a diplomatic rupture.

India will face hosts Qatar in a key AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier after beating Bahrain. Coach Moosa stresses discipline, teamwork, and continuity as India chases a historic tournament qualification

India’s Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus fell 7-6, 6-7, 4-6 to British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in a thrilling US Open men’s doubles semifinal, ending their inspiring run

India women's hockey team opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 11-0 win over Thailand, with multiple goal scorers leading the way and a strong showing in Pool B

New York: Amanda Anisimova continued her breakout season with another statement victory, edging past Naomi Osaka to book her place in the US Open final. Just two months after reaching her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, the American rallied from a set down to defeat the four-time major champion 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 in a […]

Indian boxers delivered strong performances at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool, with Sumit Kundu and Neeraj Phogat advancing to the pre-quarters and Sakshi securing an RSC win in her opener

Angela Rayner resigned as UK Housing Secretary after failing to pay full stamp duty on a new home, breaching the Ministerial Code. PM Keir Starmer appointed David Lammy as Deputy Prime Minister, with a wider Cabinet reshuffle including Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood

A decade-long University of Montreal study shows declawing cats causes irreversible nerve damage, chronic pain, and mobility issues, especially in heavier cats. Despite bans in Europe and Quebec, the practice remains widespread in North America, demanding urgent global prohibition

Giorgio Armani, legendary Italian fashion designer, passed away at 91, prompting global tributes. From Ralph Lauren, Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace to stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts and Russell Crowe, admirers hailed Armani’s elegance, humility, and enduring influence across fashion, film, and culture

On the opening day of competition, Pawan Bartwal (men’s 55kg) kicked off India’s campaign against Brazil’s Michael Douglas Trindade, providing India a winning start

Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who built a $10 billion empire and defined understated elegance, has died at 91. Armani revolutionized menswear and womenswear, dressed Hollywood stars, and left an enduring legacy in global fashion and lifestyle industries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Singapore share common concerns on terrorism, calling it a duty of all nations to fight it together. He thanked PM Lawrence Wong for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack as the two leaders strengthened bilateral ties in New Delhi.

US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms

A Boston federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse $2.6 billion in research funding cuts to Harvard, ruling they were illegal retaliation. The decision restores grants but faces appeal, as the White House accuses Harvard of failing to address antisemitism

European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile

President Donald Trump ordered the destruction of a Venezuelan vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing 11 people. Senator Marco Rubio hailed it as a crackdown on cartels, but legal experts questioned its legitimacy under international law.

A new study found extreme hot, dry and windy conditions fueling Iberian wildfires were 40 times more likely due to climate change. Fires in Spain and Portugal killed eight, displaced 35,000, and scorched 640,000 hectares, worsened by rural neglect and poor forestry management

The UNGA marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests, with officials urging a ban on nuclear explosions. Leaders highlighted the CTBT’s success and called for safe use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

Florida announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren, becoming the first US state to do so. Officials cite parental choice, but health experts warn the move risks outbreaks of measles and other preventable infectious diseases