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The US House has passed a sweeping sanctions bill granting executive authority to levy up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian hydrocarbons. Facing direct exposure as a leading consumer of Russian crude, India reaffirmed its sovereign commitment to domestic energy security while preparing to navigate fresh diplomatic headwinds with Washington.
An area stretching far beyond Nepal and Tibet, both engulfed in a devastating flood is feeling the fallout of the disaster in which 350 people have died and toll is set to rise. Citizens from a number of countries have lost their lives hence the global impact.
Nepal is facing a major humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods swept through parts of the country, leaving hundreds dead and many people missing. Rescue and recovery operations have been intensified as authorities search for survivors and assess the extensive damage caused by the floods.
Imprint of conflict on environment continues to deepen as increasing number of countries go to war. Environment being depraded by war is nothing new.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to New Zealand, his counterpart Christopher Luxon on Thursday hailed the proposed India-New Zealand trade deal, saying it would deliver a major boost to New Zealand businesses by expanding access to the Indian market.
A dramatic last-minute goal broke Portuguese hearts in Texas. Substitute Mikel Merino scored a clever goal in the 91st minute to give Spain a hard-fought 1-0 win over rival Portugal, sending Spain to the World Cup quarterfinals and ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup run.
In a seismic upset that fundamentally alters the landscape of international football, Norway staged an extraordinary defensive masterclass to dump five-time world champions Brazil out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a breathtaking 2-1 Round of 16 victory. Playing under the blinding lights of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Monday, July 6, 2026, the heavily favored Seleção paid a devastating price for squandering early tactical dominance. Brazil was thrown a golden liferaft in the first half following a VAR-dictated penalty review, but Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland anticipated perfectly, executing a spectacular diving save to deny Bruno Guimarães from the spot. Anchored by that defensive resilience, Ståle Solbakken’s disciplined squad methodically executed swift transition play in the second half. Supersub Andreas Schjelderup turned into the architect of Brazilian heartbreak, first carving open the defense in the 79th minute with a floating cross that Erling Haaland powerfully headed past Alisson Becker, before assisting the clinical Manchester City striker again in the 90th minute for a decisive tap-in. While a late VAR penalty allowed a devastated Neymar to score in the 100th minute, the final whistle immediately prompted emotional scenes as the icon broke down in tears, formally announcing his immediate retirement from international football and drawing a poignant curtain on his 16-year journey as Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer.
British prime ministers are not lasting their full term these days. But one member of the prime ministerial household is staying put even if the principal resident of 10 Drowning Street, the centuries old official address of the British prime minister is gone after sometime after his arrival; it is Larry the Cat.
The United Nations’ Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence released a landmark preliminary report on July 1, 2026, warning that unchecked AI advancement poses catastrophic global risks as the technology rapidly outpaces scientific understanding and regulatory policy.
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