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Kochi Blue Spikers ended their campaign with a 3-1 win over Ahmedabad Defenders in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League. Erin Varghese was named Player of the Match, and the result did not impact Ahmedabad's semi-final qualification

IM Artem Lutsko of Ukraine won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with a perfect score of 12 points from 12 rounds. A. Viswaa and Ujan Alex secured second and third places with 10 points each

At the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the goal remains the same: to tackle rising temperatures and emissions

Belize signed a controversial “safe third country” agreement with the U.S., allowing certain asylum seekers to be transferred there. Critics in Belize's parliament decry lack of transparency and potential risks to sovereignty, security, and humanitarian standards. Senate ratification is pending

Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female Prime Minister after being elected by the Upper House. A former TV anchor and long-serving LDP politician, she now faces the challenge of uniting a divided party and restoring public confidence amid economic pressures.

Ana de Armas calls Tom Cruise a dear friend and mentor, denying dating rumors. She champions original female-led action films over gender-swapped roles, promoting *Ballerina* at CinemaCon, and reflects on her standout Bond role as Paloma in 'No Time to Die'

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his second martial law-related trial for the third straight session. The Seoul court proceeded without him as witnesses testified about his alleged abuse of power and obstruction of detention during the failed martial law attempt.

Rahul Ghosalya, a 22-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan studying in Kazakhstan, was airlifted to Jaipur after suffering a brain stroke. Now admitted to SMS Hospital’s ICU, his evacuation was made possible after appeals by his family and social groups.

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to first-time applicants outside the US, exempting current visa holders and those seeking extensions or status changes.

Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has completed radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer diagnosed earlier this year. His post-office team said the cancer, with a high Gleason score, had spread to his bones.

US President Donald Trump said he expects a “fantastic” trade deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over rare earth exports. Trump confirmed plans to meet Xi at the APEC summit, despite threats of new 100% tariffs.

Twenty-three Indian crew members aboard MV Falcon were rescued after an explosion and fire off Yemen’s coast. The Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker was escorted to Djibouti, while two crew members remain missing. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES coordinated the successful search-and-rescue operation

South Korean police have sought arrest warrants for 59 of 64 suspects repatriated from Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams. The suspects were part of investigations into romance and voice phishing scams across multiple provinces, officials said

President Donald Trump said the United States may import beef from Argentina to help reduce prices for American consumers. The move, part of his anti-inflation push, comes as US beef costs remain high due to drought and reduced imports

Australia chased down a DLS target of 131 to beat India by seven wickets in the rain-affected first ODI. Despite fifties from Rahul, Patel, and impressive performances from Kohli and Rohit, India struggled to post a challenging total

India’s chase fell short by four runs against England in the Women’s World Cup. Despite half-centuries from Mandhana, Kaur, and Deepti Sharma, India failed to finish strong, leaving them in a do-or-die situation for the next two games

Indian rowers earned three golds, five silvers, and two bronzes at the Asian Championship in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Highlights include Balraj Panwar’s gold in men’s single scull and a silver in women’s lightweight pair, ending a 15-year drought

Tanvi Sharma’s remarkable run at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 ended with a silver medal after a 7-15, 12-15 loss to Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the final. Tanvi’s performance earned her praise as the fifth Indian to win silver

In a daring daylight heist at the Louvre, thieves used a basket lift to infiltrate the Galerie d'Apollon and steal nine priceless Napoleonic jewels, including Empress Eugénie’s crown. The four-minute operation, executed amid crowds of tourists, has sparked national outrage and intensified scrutiny of museum security and staffing.

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