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A daring theft at Paris’s Louvre Museum saw nine pieces of Napoleon’s jewellery stolen from the Apollo Gallery. The museum closed for the day as authorities investigate. No injuries were reported, marking yet another chapter in the Louvre’s history of thefts

Pakistan's Information Minister Ata Tarar condemned the ICC for a "biased" statement implying Pakistan's role in Afghan cricketers’ deaths in a Paktika airstrike. He urged the ICC to verify facts independently and maintain neutrality amid rising regional tensions

Israel identified hostage Ronen Engel’s body after Hamas handed over two bodies via the Red Cross. The Rafah crossing remains closed as Israel demands return of all deceased hostages. Ceasefire talks enter a new phase amid U.S. warnings against Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his long leadership. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing remains closed amid a ceasefire, with Israel linking its reopening to Hamas’s compliance in returning hostage bodies

Despite a ceasefire ending a brief Iran-Israel war, international media remains focused on conflict, ignoring Iran’s worsening environmental crisis. Severe drought, subsidence, pollution, and mismanagement threaten millions, yet coverage remains minimal outside Persian-language and reformist outlets

Mass “No Kings” protests swept US cities as demonstrators accused President Donald Trump of authoritarianism during an ongoing government shutdown. The rallies, featuring a street-party vibe, drew thousands nationwide amid sharp partisan clashes over democracy and dissent.

The US State Department said it has “credible reports” that Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza — an act that would breach the Trump-brokered ceasefire. Washington warned measures would be taken to protect Gaza and uphold the truce.

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of deadly border clashes, Qatar said. The truce follows Pakistani airstrikes in Paktika that killed civilians, triggering Taliban condemnation and diplomatic mediation by Qatar and Turkey.

Aishwarya Pissay made history by becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to complete the Rallye du Maroc, winning the Women's category and securing a silver medal in the 2025 World Rally-Raid 2W Championship. This marks her fourth World Title

The first ODI against Australia will feature Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, while Shubman Gill makes his debut as full-time skipper. This series is crucial for both veterans and the young leader’s development

The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—who were killed in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province. The Board stands in solidarity with the ACB and the cricket community

Tanvi Sharma triumphed over Liu Si Ya 15-11, 15-9 to reach the final of the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The 16-year-old now aims to win India’s first-ever women’s junior title, after becoming the first female medalist in 17 years

Two suspects, a man and woman from Sandwell, were arrested over the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury. The case, which shocked the community, is being investigated alongside a separate assault in Halesowen

Pakistan conducted air strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, killing several, including three Afghan cricketers. The attacks came hours after a ceasefire extension and threaten planned Doha talks, while Pakistan condemns desecration of soldiers’ bodies in Balochistan

India’s seafood exports stand to gain from the India–UK CETA, which grants duty-free access to 99 per cent of tariff lines. MPEDA urges exporters to focus on value addition, upskilling, and quality to capture UK market growth and boost global competitiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said every inch of Pakistan is now within BrahMos missile range, hailing the Lucknow facility’s first batch delivery. The project boosts India’s defence self-reliance, economy, and global credibility, producing 100 missiles annually.

Cambodia deported 64 South Koreans involved in online scams, part of a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime. The move follows deaths of South Korean students and strengthens bilateral cooperation with South Korea to prevent fraud, maintain safety, and prosecute criminals

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir warned Afghanistan to “choose between peace and chaos,” demanding action against terrorists using its soil. His comments followed fresh Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan after a deadly TTP attack in North Waziristan.

At least five Afghans were killed and dozens injured in Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, while 20,000 families fled Kandahar’s Spin Boldak after fresh cross-border clashes. Three Afghan cricketers also died in a strike in Paktika, prompting Doha-mediated peace talks.

Pakistan’s escalating conflict with Afghanistan threatens to spiral into a long-term crisis, analysts warn, as Islamabad seeks to assert military dominance while risking internal rebellion, Taliban backlash, and friction with China over its CPEC investments.

US President Donald Trump claimed resolving the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict would be “easy” for him, citing his record of saving millions of lives. His remarks coincided with fresh Pakistani airstrikes and uncertainty over fragile ceasefire talks in Doha.

US President Donald Trump claimed India has stopped buying Russian oil and reiterated his role in mediating India-Pakistan hostilities. India clarified it is diversifying energy sourcing, while Washington’s tariffs on Indian goods continue to strain bilateral ties.

Three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, alongside five civilians. In response, the Afghanistan Cricket Board withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series against Pakistan, with Rashid Khan condemning the attacks as a grave human rights violation.

After meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to “stop where they are” and end the war, signaling a shift toward accepting existing battle lines following renewed contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.