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Trump in address to nation, repeats stolen election claims, alleges China compromised 220 million voter data files

President Donald Trump has declassified intelligence related to US elections, claiming it exposes "shocking vulnerabilities" and alleging that China compromised 220 million US data files and stole or bought election-related data from 18 states, though he presented no evidence.

Iraqi armed group announces $10 million reward for killing Trump

An Iraqi armed group reportedly announced a $10 million bounty on US President Donald Trump over offensive remarks, escalating regional tensions. The claim remains unverified by US officials.

CPEC 2.0 was supposed to bring investors to Gwadar. It's bringing body bags instead

In 2026, severe insurgent attacks by the BLA have shattered the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0) narrative, scaring off private investors and stalling Gwadar Port’s transition into a commercial hub.

US strikes hit key bridge and airport in southern Iran, IRGC-linked media reports

US airstrikes reportedly targeted a strategic bridge and airport in southern Iran amid escalating tensions, while an Iranian official called for retaliation against US leaders.

Trump eyes Iran's buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility as next potential target: Report

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes on Iran's unfinished, deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility to prevent Tehran from reviving its nuclear programme after last year's war.

Lamine Yamal injury scare before FIFA World Cup final? Spain issues big fitness update ahead of Argentina clash

Spain eased fears over Lamine Yamal's fitness after he trained separately before the FIFA World Cup final against Lionel Messi's Argentina

Claude-maker Anthropic launches Ode, an enterprise AI company that learns how your business works and helps you run on AI

Anthropic has launched Ode, a $1.5 billion enterprise AI company backed by Blackstone and Goldman Sachs. Rather than building another AI model, Ode will help businesses integrate AI into their core operations, betting implementation

‘US, Israel have no right to be in the region’: Iran warns regional infrastructure could be targeted if its own is attacked

Iran warned it will target West Asia infrastructure if its own is attacked, declaring the US and Israel have no right in the region while defending its control of Hormuz.

‘No US prisoner released’: Iran rejects Trump's claim over American citizen

Iran’s judiciary denied US President Donald Trump’s claim regarding the release of a wrongfully detained American citizen, stating no US prisoner or spy has been freed or exchanged.

Donald Trump to attend Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final, White House confirms

Donald Trump will attend the Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final after the White House confirmed his visit. He is expected to present the trophy

Trump, Netanyahu drown in 'sea of revenge': Iran reveals new mural

Iran unveiled a Tehran mural depicting Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu drowning in a red sea, symbolising threats of revenge amid heightened military confrontations and the killing of Ali Khamenei.

‘Iran is still in talks with US, wants a deal’: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran, severely weakened by US military strikes, seeks a diplomatic deal with Washington despite ongoing tensions and maritime conflicts.

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Joe Root's 99 not out helps England beat India by four wickets; series level at 1-1

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helped England beat India by four wickets in the second ODI at Cardiff, levelling the three-match series 1-1 ahead of the decider

ICC's new ODI World Cup format explained: Which teams will benefit and who could struggle?

The ICC has introduced a new format for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Find out which teams are likely to benefit, who faces greater challenges, and how the revamped structure changes the race to the title

‘Our military always acts in good faith’: Trump denies US role in Minab school attack, WH defends him

The White House defended President Trump’s denial of US involvement in a deadly attack on an Iranian school in Minab, asserting that the American military always acts in good faith.

Prominent political and business leaders join family to pay respects as Nand Kishore Goenka's last rites held in Hisar

Tributes poured in from across the political, business and film worlds, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and several other leaders remembering Nand Kishore Goenka's legacy.

US continues striking Iran on 5th consecutive day as truce talks remain in limbo

The United States launched its fifth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities in Bandar Abbas, while the White House maintained that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran remain ongoing.

Why Russian strike fighters seat pilots side-by-side compared to US jets
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Russian Su-34 jets use side-by-side seating to share displays, reduce armour weight, and provide space for a relief tube. This helps fight pilot fatigue on 10-hour flights, unlike US tandem jets.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The remarkable story of Messi and baby Yamal

Before they faced each other in a FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal shared a remarkable moment that now seems destined by fate. In 2007, a young Messi posed for a charity photoshoot holding and bathing a five-month-old Yamal. Nearly two decades later, the Barcelona icons are set to meet on football's biggest stage, turning an iconic photograph into one of the sport's most extraordinary full-circle stories.