Norway marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with an impressive 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, while Leo stigrd and a late own goal completed the scoring. The win moves Norway level with France on three points and sets up a potentially decisive group-stage showdown between Haaland and Kylian Mbapp later in the tournament.
FBI foils plot to attack White House during UFC event
Senior BJP leaders hold meeting, discuss organisational restructuring
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Air Force ferrying NEET question papers by aircraft
Bundles flown to more than 20 locations across the country;papers delivered to several northern States, while dry runs were conducted at selected loca... Air Force ferrying NEET question papers by aircraft
US FDA sends 25 letters to telehealth companies over claims on compounded weight-loss drugs
Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping
Who is Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty?
Judge rules transgender people won't face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms
Supreme Court steps in to ensure dignified life for octogenarian, visually impaired son
The top court takes suo motu cognisance of newspaper reports highlighting the dire conditions in which they are living
Chick-fil-A's reign is over. See who is now the top fast food chain
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Suffragettes to Palestine Action: A history of direct-action protest in UK
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The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal
Irrespective of largely unaltered borders and an endgame that has barely commenced, the past three years of hostilities have triggered seismic geopolitical changes in West Asia and beyond
US uses Iranian-style ship-to-ship tactic to move oil out of Gulf
The operation, which uses drones, helicopters and monitoring systems, has facilitated over 100 tanker-to-tanker transfers since May, according to sources and satellite data.
Tamil Nadus own-tax effort has collapsed, says White Paper
Giving an account of how T.N.s own tax revenue fared vis--vis 3 peer States in last 5 years, the report says the SOTR-to-GSDP ratio declined from 5.93% to 5.45%, the lowest in the States history and the steepest decline among the benchmarked States
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, over half already committed
The fund, which has already secured more than half of its commitments, is designed as an economic incentive to support a broader peace deal, including reopening key trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz
A Colorado Town Will Pay $675,000 To Settle a Lawsuit After a Police Officer Shot a Family's Dog
China, Nepal FMs hold 'comprehensive' talks, discuss bilateral ties
At the meeting, Mr. Wang Yi said China has always placed its relations with Nepal in an important position in its neighbourhood diplomacy and pursues a friendly policy toward all Nepalese people
France vs Senegal FIFA World Cup latest update: Will Kylian Mbapp and Sadio Man play tonight?
France and Senegal renew their historic World Cup rivalry in East Rutherford, 24 years after Senegals famous 2002 opening-day shock. Kylian Mbapp leads France after a prolific qualification campaign, while Sadio Man returns fully fit after missing 2022. Both unbeaten in qualifying, the sides meet in a high-stakes Group I opener featuring two of footballs defining modern forwards.
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8 crew members killed when a B-52 bomber crashes at Californias Edwards Air Force Base
Luigi Mangione's hearing delayed a day after DA failed to tell jail he's needed in court
Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
Central Park carriage horse's cause of death revealed
No Israel without me: Trump slams military strikes in Beirut
Evian-le-Baines (France): United States President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, June 16, while highlighting Washingtons support for Tel Aviv, claimed that there would have been no Israel without me, and that the state would have been blown up a long time ago had he not gotten involved. Without the United States, there would be no Israel, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts planned attacks targeting White House UFC show, director says
The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says G7 leaders discussed further sanctions on Russia
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region; no danger of tsunami
There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said
Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes played a key role in his nation's historic World Cup draw against Spain, but his international career almost never began after he ignored a recruitment message on LinkedIn. The Irish-born centre-back eventually embraced his Cape Verdean roots, helping the tournament debutants frustrate the European champions and continue one of football's most remarkable underdog stories.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rattles China, at least 1 dead, multiple injured
DR Congo Ebola peak 'in front of us', outbreak could last a year, says Red Cross
The peak is, I think, not beyond us, but in front of us; we are afraid that this could last one year before ending the outbreak, says Bruno Michon, the IFRC's operations manager for the Ebola outbreak
Iran says talks on final U.S. deal to begin this week
In the final agreement, decisions will be made on the nuclear issues and the lifting of sanctions, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
FBI foils alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event
Large Ukraine drone attack on Moscow 'coercion' for Russia to end war, Zelenskyy says
U.K. increases Russia sanctions to bring war machine to halt: PM Keir Starmer
Britain PM Keir Starmers office said 70 new sanctions actions will choke Russia's war effort across multiple fronts by targeting Russia's illicit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chain and finance networks used to circumvent sanctions
Japan undecided on sending military to Hormuz
Japan signed onto a joint statement issued on June 15 by European nations
U.K.s Reeves says she hopes to avoid raising tax before next budget
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves also signalled a further uplift in defence spending in the government's Defence Investment Plan, due to be published before NATO's summit in July
FIFA WC: Big upsets so far are matches ending at 0-0,1-1,2-2
Miami Gardens: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFAs world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup. They all played Monday. None of them won. None of them lost, either. Through five days and 16 matches of soccers biggest extravaganza ever, the underdogs are proving Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran deal says loud and clear that Tehran wont have a nuclear weapon, says Donald Trump
Trump appeared critical of Israels strategy in Lebanon and also suggested that neighbouring Syria which under President Ahmed al-Sharaa is struggling to stabilise the country after years of civil war could be best placed to intervene
PM Modi congratulates new Iraq PM Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming charge
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Indias U.S. dilemma as ties turn taxing, benefits shrink
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Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors with KD5m minimum investment
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Lithuania set to appoint new Prime Minister, says ruling party
Mindaugas Sinkevicius is ready to assume full responsibility for the formation of the new Government, Lithuanias Social Democrat Party said
President Donald Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: U.S. Embassy
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Peter Pellegrini to be Slovakias President as ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok concedes defeat
Mr. Pellegrini, 48, who favors a strong role for the State, heads the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party that finished third in the vote and joined a governing coalition with Mr. Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party
Dubai-based Indian expat dies after sudden on-field collapse during cricket match
Pretty Crazy Token Usage Is Testing Bosses Bet on AI
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Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill
The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility
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U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon
Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill
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Taiwan President says he won't give up on defence spending after Parliament cuts
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Iran's Araqchi says talks with US to finalise agreement will start on Friday
Iran and the United States are set to begin crucial negotiations in Switzerland this Friday. The talks aim to finalise a comprehensive agreement following the commencement of an interim deal. Iran's Foreign Minister also issued a stern warning regarding any Israeli actions against Lebanon. He emphasised that such moves would breach the interim accord.
Iranian official says end of war includes end of Israels occupation of Lebanon, state TV reports
India seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit, source says
India is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before considering deeper engagement, said the source, who has knowledge of the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential
Moscow oil refinery damaged in Ukrainian drone attack: Mayor
The plant, Gazpromneft refinery, processed 11.6 million tonnes of oil, producing 2.9 million tonnes of petrol and 3.2 million tonnes of diesel in 2024
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage
The quake was centred 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province
Australia declares strong El Nino in tropical Pacific as risks to agriculture loom
The weather pattern is particularly damaging to Australia as it impacts agricultural production in the country
European Union nears finish line on U.S. tariff deal
The biggest political forces in the Parliament including the largest, the conservative European People's Party, have all made it clear they will endorse the agreement
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The B-52 bomber, capable of carrying a wide range of weapons including bombs and cruise missiles, has a wingspan of about 185 feet and a length of 159 feet
Tesla presented misleading Full Self-Driving safety data to European regulators
Regulators in other European countries have been inundated by drivers citing Teslas safety statistics and urging swift approval of FSD, emails showed
Strait of Hormuz transit will take weeks to resume, largest tanker operator tells sources
Mitsui O.S.K., one of Japans big three shipping firms, has a fleet of more than 900 vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers and ferries
China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing
Beijing held a state welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on June 17 where the two Presidents witnessed the signing of cooperation documents
Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine's 100 most influential sportspersons
The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James, includes superstars from the world of sports such as football icon Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, legendary golfer Rory McIlroy among others
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
EU tech chief says Europe 'not a security risk' after U.S. AI order
Anthropic said Friday that the US Department of Commerce had ordered it to suspend its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models for ational security reasons
China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing
India, ASEAN steel demand to offset China slowdown Rio Tinto
He added that the company's portfolio is increasingly tilted towards copper and lithium growth funded by iron ore
Trump and Iran find a fragile peace as nuclear questions still loom
The draft MoU appears to defer the hardest questions rather than resolve them. This approach will suit Tehran because it preserves Irans existing nuclear capabilities
UNSC reform would border on failure if only non-permanent category expanded: India
Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Harish Parvathaneni was addressing the meeting, with focus on the Elements Paper, a document that contains points of convergences and divergences of UN member states on reform of the powerful UN body
Iran open World Cup campaign with 2-2 draw against New Zealand
Inglewood (US): Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute. Ramin Rezaeian scored an early goal and assisted on Mohebbis goal for the Iranians, whose World Cup cycle has Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
Emmanuel Macron said he'll seek to persuade Donald Trump to continue supporting Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to help reach a peace agreement
Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high, citing inflation
Tokyos benchmark Nikkei 225 index briefly topped 70,000 early Tuesday for the first time ever
China's economic imbalance deepens as retail sales fall for first time in over three years
Retail sales, a key gauge of consumption, slid 0.6% in May
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Part of Indonesia
The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute. No information on damage or casualties was immediately available
Ukraine's newest attack drones are delivering the kind of strikes that its HIMARS couldn't for years
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha delivered one of the most inspiring performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, producing seven saves to secure a historic draw against Spain in his nation's tournament debut. The emotional 40-year-old later dedicated the moment to his late grandparents and absent mother, capping a remarkable journey from overlooked prospect to global football hero.
