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As France prepare for a crucial last-16 clash against Paraguay, the spotlight is firmly on the partnership between Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps. Mbappe has emerged as the team's driving force, while Deschamps continues to guide Les Bleus through one of the most emotional tournaments of his career after the loss of his mother during the World Cup.

Tehran has become the epicenter of global diplomacy and mourning as a high-level Indian delegation joins millions in paying final respects to the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A Pune court rejected a three-day police custody extension for murder accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, remanding them to judicial custody until July 16 despite alleged coded phone chats.

#Gravitas Amid his ongoing corruption purge against the PLA, Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted two military officers to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing.

China has expressed concern over growing strategic cooperation between India and Japan, warning that bilateral partnerships should not undermine the interests of third countries. The reaction comes after New Delhi and Tokyo raised concerns over developments in the East and South China Seas while strengthening defence, security and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Lithuania is moving to lift its constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases, marking a major shift in its national security policy. The proposal comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns over European defence. Here's what the move means for Lithuania, NATO, and the broader security landscape in Eastern Europe.

A new study claims Europe's unprecedented heatwave may already have killed more than 20,000 people. As temperatures crossed 35°C for most of the continent, crowds rushed to buy air conditioners, wildfires forced thousands to flee in France and Spain, grain harvests came under threat in Germany.

In a key development, UK's National Crime Agency uncovered international networks of drug-facilitated sexual assault. While 14 separate investigations are underway, eight persons have been arrested. Simultaneously, 9 countries have launched a global operation in this regard.

Russia has introduced a faster generation of jet powered attack drones, forcing Ukraine to rethink its air defence strategy. After fresh missile and drone strikes, Kyiv has appealed to nearly 40 partner nations for urgent Patriot interceptor missiles. How do these new drones work? Why are they harder to intercept? And could they change the balance of the air war? This report explains the latest escalation in Russia's aerial campaign.

Amid the ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, the U.S. State Department asserted that it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks. This comes barely days after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir's forces launched air strikes in Afghanistan, killing at least 36 civilians.

South Korea's booming AI semiconductor industry is creating unprecedented wealth. But reports suggest the benefits are being shared unevenly, fuelling concerns over widening income inequality.

#Gravitas The future of the transatlantic alliance is once again under the spotlight, just days before the NATO summit in Ankara. U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his longstanding criticism of NATO, accusing America's allies of failing to pay their fair share for collective defence.

UNESCO has warned Pakistan to reverse reconstruction work at Taxila, saying the changes could threaten the integrity of the World Heritage site

Taiwan has carried out one of its most ambitious crisis simulations yet, testing how the island would respond to a scenario combining a Chinese blockade, a devastating earthquake, cyberattacks and coordinated disinformation campaigns. The exercise brought together government agencies, security officials and emergency responders to examine vulnerabilities and improve preparedness. As tensions across the Taiwan Strait remain high, the drill highlights how modern conflicts may involve far more than military action, blending cyber warfare, infrastructure disruption and information battles.

The investigation into the multi-crore donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has intensified, with the Uttar Pradesh government granting the Special Investigation Team (SIT) a 15-day extension to complete its probe.

A viral cybersecurity nightmare: A smartphone application designed for monitoring lithium batteries has become the center of a government investigation after reports surfaced of it being used to remotely disable e-rickshaws across India.

The investigation into the multi-crore donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has intensified, with the Uttar Pradesh government granting the Special Investigation Team (SIT) a 15-day extension to complete its probe.

In a major move to bolster India’s military readiness, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 52,000 crore.

All-rounder James Coles has earned his maiden ODI call-up, while fast bowler Josh Tongue is in line to make his ODI debut in the series against India.