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FIFA avoids appointing English and Argentine referees from each other's matches, a rule tracing back to the 1982 Falklands War. It could cost Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor a shot at reffing the World Cup final.

Japanese police arrest a 49-year-old woman, Masae Sakurai, in Ibaraki Prefecture for a shocking assault where she allegedly used a needle and thread to sew shut her housemate's lips.

A newly surfaced 16-minute video offers one of the clearest looks yet inside Jeffrey Epstein's notorious private island, including the mysterious 'temple' that has fuelled years of speculation. Scroll down to watch the rare footage.

Next up, we have a special economic segment called pitch & portfolio, a series where we analyze the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. As we come down to the business end of the tournament, the analysis goes deeper, but to see who wins the economic match. As Spain and Belgium prepare to face off, this is a closely watched contest on the field and in their portfolios.

The conflict in west Asia is quietly making everyday meals more expensive, and in some cases, less nutritious. In India, the cost of a basic home cooked meal, known locally as a “Thali,” has climbed to a five-month high in June. Think of a thali as a low-cost, all-in-one meal designed to deliver essential calories and nutrients.

The International Monetary Fund has marginally lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%. The key risks remain the economic impact of the Iran war, elevated energy prices, trade fragmentation and uncertainty surrounding AI-driven market expectations.

India's tax filing season for May 2026-27 is live, deadlines run July 31st to November 30th, and this year the story isn't the paperwork. It's the algorithms on both sides of the transaction. The income tax department itself now runs an AI-based risk assessment unit that flags high-risk returns for detailed scrutiny.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Melbourne is set to supercharge India-Australia ties with a landmark commercial uranium supply agreement, a refreshed joint defence declaration, and a critical minerals supply chain corridor.

The US plans to seek Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition from India, according to reports. This brings to focus the India-US Extradition Treaty. Here's how the treaty works, its legal safeguards, delays, and past extraditions

Justin Baldoni has publicly addressed his lengthy legal dispute with Blake Lively for the first time, sharing an emotional message alongside his wife, Emily. Read to know more.

A moving train turned into a wedding set after a couple hired a private decorator to put up fairy lights, balloons and rose petals inside a coach. The video went viral instantly. But officials are calling it a "serious security lapse" and say unauthorized decoration on a running train is not allowed.

India's global toy story is turning a page, and the numbers back it up. This week, finance minister nirmala sitharaman confirmed toy exports hit 186 million dollars in fy 2025-26, reaching 153 countries, while imports have fallen 71 percent between 2019 and 2026.

Floodwaters from Typhoon Maysak destroyed a snake breeding facility in southern China, releasing an estimated 800 to 900 snakes, including venomous cobras. One person has already been hospitalised after a snakebite. Scroll down to watch the viral videos.

The development has sparked a massive political row in Punjab, prompting Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to hit out at the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government after reports surfaced.

China has been ravaged by storms, following Typhoon Maysak that made landfall last week, with Super Typhoon Bavi on its way. A tornado ripped through the Hubei province, lifting a man from his 12th-story apartment.

A viral video showing a railway staff member stepping off a halted train to buy samosas has triggered widespread criticism online. The footage, claimed to be from the Indore-Mhow DEMU passenger train near Indore, raised questions over whether the train was stopped for a personal errand. Indian Railways has now responded to the controversy, addressing the claims surrounding the viral clip.

Celebrated Indian designer Manish Malhotra made a historic debut at Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 with his first-ever haute couture collection, ‘Maa’. The collection seamlessly fused the rich legacy of Indian craftsmanship with the structural freedom of French couture.

The red card ban of one match was eventually taken down by FIFA ahead of USA vs Belgium Round of 16 clash, but the co-hosts lost the match. Trump himself confirmed calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino, though he insists he "can't tell him what to do."

In the latest twist on Alliance, Sohail Khan's ex-wife Seema Sajdeh appeared on the show, in which the actor made an emotional confession. Read to know more.