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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won nine of the 13 seats in the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to preliminary results.

#Gravitas According to an internal assessment by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, America's military campaign has failed to reduce either the supply or the street price of cocaine in the United States. Instead, investigators reportedly say trafficking networks have rapidly changed their methods to avoid US Operations.

Netanyahu reportedly is expected to brief Trump on Iran’s alleged efforts to revive its nuclear programme. Will Trump choose the path of escalation? Will the meeting lead to a deadly attack on Iran's nuclear site?

The global luxury industry is entering a new phase. After two straight years of declining sales, the $400-billion sector was expected to return to growth in 2026.

Even as the first phase of a farcical election unfolded in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the brutality of Asim Munir's forces continued. After a fresh escalation, the number of PoK civilians killed has reached 67 as of now. This comes after the Joint Awami Action Committee embarked on a long march to Muzaffarabad.

French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, fulfilling a long-anticipated ambition. The former France captain and World Cup winner succeeds Didier Deschamps on a four-year contract following France's fourth-place finish at the FIFA World Cup.

Massive wildfires in southwest France have forced around 250,000 people to leave their homes as firefighters battle to contain the rapidly spreading flames. The blaze has moved closer to the Bordeaux region, raising concerns for communities, vineyards, and surrounding areas as emergency crews continue rescue and containment efforts.

A Rotterdam-based foundation is helping women reclaim their lives by removing tattoos they were forced to get through coercion, trafficking, or abuse. Using laser tattoo removal and long-term support, the initiative offers survivors a chance to heal, rebuild their confidence, and move forward beyond the physical scars of their past.

An online video and propaganda campaign linked to Iranian state-affiliated media has issued direct threats against First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron Trump. The U.S. Secret Service stated they are aware of the footage and are actively investigating the situation.

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq for the attacks. Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said on Monday the attempted attacks took place over the past several hours and described them as terrorist acts launched from Iraqi territory.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a revised proposal for city-owned grocery stores, saying they would offer 30% discounts on produce, meat and other essential food items to help residents cope with rising living costs. The plan has drawn criticism from opponents, who argue that government-run grocery stores represent excessive state intervention, while Mamdani says the initiative is designed to make food more affordable in one of the United States' most expensive cities.

It's Kangana Ranaut Vs Saurav Das. Reacting to Ranaut's remarks, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson said that his party doesn't take her seriously. As far as he knows, Gen Z and younger audiences also don't take Ranaut seriously.

Pakistan batting legend Zaheer Abbas backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play at the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting their unmatched skill and experience.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has threatened fresh nationwide protests over the Supreme Court's interim order allowing investigations into FIRs linked to the student agitation.

The Congress MP questioned the government's decision to appoint Joshi, accusing him of defending rapists after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following weeks of protests over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak.

Sudan's paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, whose RSF ( Rapid Support Forces ) have been accused of genocide, told his fighters to consider themselves "unleashed" in their war against the army.

In the Nigerian city of Lagos, neighbourhood boxing clubs offer young fighters the chance to lace up their gloves on the streets

Pakistani security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Mirpur and other parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), resulting in multiple casualties during intense anti-government protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

The Indian Parliament debated the NEET fiasco as the government tabled a new bill aimed at strengthening measures against exam irregularities. Calling it a landmark moment, the government highlighted the need for greater transparency, accountability, and security in competitive examinations.