Lionel Messi produced another memorable World Cup performance as defending champions Argentina national football team fought back from two goals down to defeat Egypt national football team 3-2 and book a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt looked set for a famous victory after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico gave them a 2-0 lead. Earlier, Messi had missed a penalty, with goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir making a crucial save to leave Argentina trailing at halftime. With just over 10 minutes remaining, however, the match turned dramatically. Messi set up Cristian Romero to reduce the…
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The Indian rupee weakened by 20 paise to close at 95.38 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, as a stronger American currency put pressure on emerging market currencies despite supportive domestic factors. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.25 and traded between 95.22 and 95.48 during the day before settling at 95.38 (provisional). The decline came after the domestic currency had gained 17 paise to close at 95.18 on the previous trading session. Market analysts attributed the rupee’s weakness primarily to renewed strength in the U.S. dollar. According to Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset…
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Tuesday following attacks on three commercial vessels in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, significantly escalating tensions in West Asia. According to U.S. Central Command, the strikes were carried out in response to what Washington described as Iranian attacks on international commercial shipping. The U.S. military said the operation was intended to impose “heavy costs” for targeting vessels transiting one of the world’s busiest energy corridors. Iranian state media reported multiple explosions around the Strait of Hormuz, including on Qeshm Island, in Sirik, and the port city of Bandar Abbas. In…
Leaders of the 32-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization are gathering in Ankara for a two-day summit that comes at a pivotal moment for the alliance, as the United States reassesses its long-standing security role in Europe. Hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the summit is expected to focus on defence spending, Europe’s growing military responsibilities, and the future direction of NATO under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Ahead of the meeting, Trump criticised several European allies, including Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, after some countries reportedly objected to the use of their military bases for U.S.…
Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, challenging critics to identify even a single vehicle that has been damaged by using the 20% ethanol-blended fuel. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Conclave on Tuesday, Gadkari dismissed concerns about E20, saying there is no evidence that the fuel has caused mechanical problems in any vehicle. He accused opponents of spreading misinformation and claimed that campaigns against higher ethanol blending were driven by false narratives. The minister said India has successfully achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on imported crude oil,…
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to urgently hear an application seeking to restrain Joseph Vijay and members of his cabinet from meeting victims of the Karur stampede or their families, citing concerns that such interactions could influence witnesses in the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. The application was mentioned before a bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Sheel Nagu, who agreed to take up the matter. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi appeared on behalf of R. S. Bharathi, who filed the application. The plea follows reports that Vijay is expected to visit Karur around July 10 to…
Streaming platform ZEE5 has appealed to viewers not to support piracy after unauthorized copies of the film Satluj began circulating online following its removal from the platform. The appeal came hours after singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh said he was relieved that the film had reached audiences despite being taken down. During a live interaction with fans, Dosanjh remarked that the makers had anticipated challenges from the beginning, which is why they chose not to announce or promote the film before its release. According to Dosanjh, the team feared that publicity could have prevented the film from being released altogether. Although saddened…
Actors Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are set to share screen space once again in an untitled situational comedy set in Delhi. The film will be directed by Shashie Vermaa and is scheduled for a theatrical release in April 2027. The upcoming project marks another collaboration for the real-life couple, who previously won audiences over with their performances in the Fukrey franchise. The duo first appeared together in the 2013 comedy, reprising their popular roles in its sequels released in 2017 and 2023. Their on-screen chemistry, combined with their off-screen partnership, has made them one of Bollywood’s most loved actor…
Ukraine has warned of a critical shortage of interceptor missiles after a large-scale Russian aerial assault left at least 23 people dead in and around the capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said none of the 23 ballistic missiles launched by Russia during the overnight attack were intercepted due to dwindling air defence supplies. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 attack drones in one of its largest strikes in recent months. While Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted or suppressed 37 missiles and 326 drones, ballistic missiles penetrated the country’s air defences, causing widespread destruction. Officials reported that…
António Guterres has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is outpacing global oversight, urging countries to adopt harmonised international regulations to ensure the technology is developed and used responsibly, particularly to protect children. Speaking at the first government-level global dialogue on AI governance in Geneva, Guterres said AI is advancing faster than governments, regulators, and even developers can manage. He stressed that a technology capable of reshaping economies, influencing elections, transforming workplaces, and affecting global security requires strong safeguards. The two-day United Nations dialogue aims to promote discussions on AI governance rather than negotiate a binding treaty.…