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Diego Maradona’s legendary “Hand of God” match ball from the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England is set to go under the hammer in the United States this month. Heritage Auctions is scheduled to auction the iconic football from August 21 to 23, with an opening bid of $2.5 million. The auction house reportedly expects the historic ball to fetch around $10 million or more. The ball has been authenticated through photo matching, including detailed analysis of video footage and still images from the famous Argentina-England clash. Maradona scored both of Argentina’s goals with the same ball, including the controversial “Hand of God” goal and his celebrated solo effort later known as the “Goal of the Century.”

Singapore is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of highly skilled foreign professionals choosing to work in the country, highlighting its growing push to attract global talent. More than 8,000 Overseas Networks & Expertise Passes, known as the ONE Pass, have been issued since the scheme was launched in January 2023. The figure is more than double the number recorded during its early phase. The ONE Pass is designed for some of the world's highest-paid and most accomplished professionals. Applicants generally need a fixed monthly salary of at least S$23,000, although exceptional talent in areas including science, technology, research, sports and the arts can also qualify. The five-year pass offers greater flexibility than regular work permits, including the ability to switch employers without applying for a new work visa. Spouses can also work more easily under the scheme.

US weapons stockpiles face pressure after the Iran war as air-defense missiles and long-range munitions run low, raising concerns over Russia, China and Ukraine

Following the release of Geetu Mohandas' Toxic trailer, social media is flooded with mixed reactions, particularly for a bold scene in which Yash appears nude. Read on to know more.

Delhi Police will deploy 15,000-20,000 personnel and over 1,000 CCTV cameras at the Red Fort ahead of Independence Day, with NSG teams, snipers, anti-drone systems and facial recognition in use.

Ashmita Chaliha staged a comeback to beat China’s Han Qian Xi in the Korea Masters 2026 final, securing her maiden BWF title in women’s singles.

Aaron Carlisle, principal investigator ​and a professor in the university's School of Marine Science and Policy, noted that sharks present a valuable new avenue for this kind of research, since they are plentiful, widely spread across the ocean, and more accessible.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joined Teej Mahotsav 2026 at Delhi Haat, INA, celebrating folk culture, women’s empowerment and traditional crafts while highlighting the government’s focus on heritage.

Jessie Cave, who has been part of the Harry Potter film franchise, reportedly revealed how her OnlyFans account helped her become financially successful. Read to know more.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released its comprehensive Annual Report, shining a major spotlight on the evolving behavior, immense growth, and emerging vulnerabilities of India's retail investors. Driven by surging digital adoption, mutual fund Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs)—with Tier-3 cities now leading the charge—household savings are accelerating their structural shift toward market-linked assets.

Nagasaki marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, with Mayor Shiro Suzuki calling nuclear weapons “absolute evil” and warning that reliance on nuclear deterrence increases the risk of war.

Brett Lee names Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batter and Jacques Kallis the ultimate GOAT, while hailing Rohit Sharma and Ricky Ponting for their pull shots.

Thailand is grappling with a deadly school shooting after a 14-year-old student allegedly opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. The shooting reportedly left nine people dead and 23 others wounded. Authorities are investigating the incident, with further details on the circumstances and victims expected to emerge.

Thick clouds cannot hide an aircraft from the S-400. By simultaneously broadcasting L-band, S-band, and X-band electromagnetic waves, the system's massive radars easily punch through dense weather to maintain a solid lock on enemy targets.

Heavy rain cannot slow down an S-400 missile. The immense thrust of its solid rocket motors easily overcomes aerodynamic drag from water droplets. Shielded by advanced composites, the interceptor maintains its Mach 14 speed through severe storms.

The S-400 Triumf deploys layered interceptors to neutralise threats at extreme speeds. While the medium-range 48N6DM flies at 9,000 km/h, the 400-km range 40N6E missile hits Mach 14, or 17,000 km/h, to destroy hypersonic ballistic targets.

From Dream to You to While You Were Sleeping, Lee Sang Yeob has been part of shows of several genres. Here are a few of the k-dramas he has been part of.

When the S-400 enters combat mode, its 91N6E radar detects threats up to 600 km away. The 55K6E command post processes data and fires missiles within 10 seconds. Accelerating to Mach 14, the system can engage 36 targets simultaneously.

An undated video purportedly showing Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged, sparking fresh questions over his whereabouts and current status. The footage has surfaced amid heightened scrutiny surrounding Iran's leadership and growing speculation about Mojtaba Khamenei.