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World Cup 2026: Argentina Leads Betting Markets as France, England, and Spain Battle for Final Spot
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its penultimate stage, with four football powerhouses—Argentina, France, England, and Spain—vying for a place in the final.…
Team India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Selection Under Fire: Former Cricketers Allege Media Hype Drove Premature Call-Up
MUMBAI — The selection of 22-year-old leg-spinner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India’s T20 squad for the February 2026 series against Australia has triggered a storm…
Alejandro Garnacho’s Transfer Saga Highlights Premier League Power Shift as Manchester United Hold Firm
Manchester United have seized control of the transfer standoff over Alejandro Garnacho, as Chelsea’s pursuit of the 20-year-old winger falters amid competing bids from…
Jürgen Klopp to Lead Germany’s World Cup Revival After Rejecting Red Bull’s Global Football Empire
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the next head coach of the Germany national football team, ending…
Erling Haaland’s Viral Raccoon: The Story Behind Norway’s Star Striker’s Unusual World Cup Souvenir
NORWAY — Erling Haaland, Norway’s star striker and one of the most scrutinized athletes in world football, returned home from the FIFA World Cup…
Ukraine’s Zelensky Overhauls Government as War Gains Clash With Domestic Pressures
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Prime Minister Denys Svyrydenko after just 12 months in office, launching a sweeping government reshuffle as…
Fourteen Nations Reject China’s South China Sea Claims, Escalating Diplomatic Standoff
BEIJING — A coordinated diplomatic rebuke by 14 nations, including the United States, Japan, and European powers, has reignited tensions over China’s expansive territorial…
ASEAN’s Myanmar Diplomacy Risks Legitimizing Junta While Violence Persists
BANGKOK — Southeast Asia’s regional bloc ASEAN is deepening its engagement with Myanmar’s military junta, sparking concerns that its diplomatic efforts may inadvertently strengthen…
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Fate Shrouded in Secrecy as Myanmar Junta Silences Dissent and Controls Information
NAYPYIDAW / NEW DELHI — The whereabouts and well-being of Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi have become the subject of intense global…
India Observes National Mourning as Qatar Mourns Former Emir Sheikh Hamad, Architect of Modern Gulf Diplomacy
NEW DELHI — India declared a one-day national mourning on Thursday to honor Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar,…
Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Collapses as Proxy Wars and Nuclear Brinkmanship Reignite Middle East Tensions
The fragile ceasefire memorandum between Iran and the United States, brokered in late 2025 after months of indirect negotiations, has effectively collapsed, plunging the…
Yemen Conflict Reignites: Saudi-Backed Strikes on Sanaa Airport Trigger Houthi Missile Barrage, Regional Powers Drawn Into Escalation
SANAA — A fragile ceasefire in Yemen shattered this week as the Saudi-backed Yemeni government launched airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, prompting the Iran-aligned…
Iran’s Covert Oil Trade: How Tehran Shipped 57 Million Barrels Through the Strait of Hormuz Despite U.S. Sanctions
Iran has exported at least 57 million barrels of crude oil since mid-2025 by exploiting gaps in U.S. sanctions enforcement, using a mix of…
Dubai’s Strategic Gamble: UAE Moves to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled plans to construct a major new port on its eastern coast, a bold infrastructure play…
India Launches UN Security Council Campaign for 2028-29, Unveils 'SHANTI' Vision to Reshape Global Governance
NEW DELHI — India has formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term,…
India vs England ODI Series Opens Amid World Cup Reset and Player Workload Debates
CHENNAI — Team India begins its 2026 ODI World Cup preparations on Tuesday with the first of three one-day internationals against England, a series…
India’s Digital Health Revolution at Risk: Experts Warn of Privacy Gaps in Ayushman Bharat Mission
NEW DELHI — India’s flagship digital health initiative, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), is accelerating toward a nationwide rollout, but a growing chorus…
India’s Men’s Chess Team Stuns US A in Penultimate Round of 45th Chess Olympiad, Shifting Medal Race
BUDAPEST — In a result that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s men’s team defeated the top-seeded United States 2.5-1.5 in…
Australia and India Seal Landmark Uranium Export Deal Amid Non-Proliferation Debate
CANBERRA — Australia has finalized the terms for exporting uranium to India, a move that cements a decade-long diplomatic effort to align energy security…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah Bolster India’s Test Squad as England Series Looms
RAJKOT — India’s cricketing stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah have rejoined the national squad ahead of the high-stakes five-match Test series…
AI Revolution in Indian Classrooms: Atal Innovation Mission and Google DeepMind Launch ATL Saathi to Transform STEM Education
NEW DELHI — In a landmark move to democratize access to cutting-edge technology in education, India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with Google…
Google’s AI Expansion in India: A Strategic Bet Amid Regulatory Tensions and Digital Sovereignty Push
NEW DELHI — Google has announced a sweeping expansion of its artificial intelligence initiatives in India, positioning itself as a key partner in the…
Karnataka’s AI University Gambit: India’s First Government-Backed AI Institution Raises Hopes—and Questions
BENGALURU — In a move that could reshape India’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, the Karnataka state government has announced plans to establish the country’s…
India Condemns Attacks on Vessels Carrying Indian Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Raising Stakes for Global Energy Security
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has issued its strongest condemnation yet of a series of attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of…