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The US debt is now on track to surpass its world war 2 record of 105 percent of GDP. The CBO projects the US is entering uncharted fiscal territory. In this next report, we decode how America is heading towards a severe debt crisis. Take a look.

Curacao, Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Cape Verde will make their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026. See their historic journeys

The New York Knicks have become only the third team in history to win the first two games of an NBA Finals series on the road, joining the Chicago Bulls (1993) and Houston Rockets (1995).

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India the possibility of joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet, marking a potential deepening of defence ties between the two nations. The proposal comes as India continues to evaluate advanced stealth fighter options to modernize its air force amid growing regional security challenges.

India rebuked Pakistan at the UNGA for raising Jammu and Kashmir, calling it an internal matter. New Delhi accused Islamabad of spreading false narratives and reaffirmed J&K as an integral part of India.

Trump sparked controversy after telling an Indian journalist he thought he was from Germany before calling him “Central Casting” during an Oval Office briefing. The remarks triggered accusations of racism online. .

Imagine a floating city nearly a mile long, home to 80,000 people, complete with hospitals, schools, parks, shopping districts, and residential communities. That's the vision behind the Freedom Ship, an ambitious project that aims to create the world's largest vessel ever built. First proposed decades ago, the concept has resurfaced with renewed interest. If constructed, the 30-deck-high ship would accommodate around 50,000 permanent residents, 10,000 visitors, and 20,000 crew members. The vessel would operate primarily in international waters, effectively functioning as a self-contained city at sea.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), an Indian youth movement, is holding a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6). Its founder Abhijeet Dipke is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over various issues with Indian education. WION live updates:

CJI Surya Kant's lecture on Artificial Intelligence and International Law at Birkbeck College, London, was briefly disrupted after an audience member attempted to question him on dissent in India. The Indian High Commission condemned the incident

R Praggnanandhaa etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, sealing the title with a crucial final-round win over Vincent Keymer in Oslo.

See the most controversial FIFA World Cup moments ever, including Diego Maradona's Hand of God, Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Luis Suarez's handball, and other controversies that changed football history.

Japan is accelerating efforts to convert used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet its target of sourcing 10% of jet fuel from SAF by 2030. Syakir Jasnee reports.

The US military says it has shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the drones "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic". US forces "subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks", US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement.

Cambodia has accused Thailand of cultural erasure amid a growing dispute over historical temples and heritage claims. The disagreement has triggered fresh diplomatic tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, with both sides defending their cultural identity and historical ownership. The controversy has reignited nationalist sentiments and raised concerns over regional relations.

Manav Suthar earned a long-awaited India Test debut after his strong domestic performances, as Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in Mullanpur.

Former Indian tennis player and IIS President Manisha Malhotra explains why India continues to lag at the Olympics despite increased funding, sports science, coaching, and infrastructure

Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, was released in cinemas on June 4. With the film crossing Rs 100 crore on day 1, how much did it earn on day 2?

Iran's football team has been cleared to enter the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being granted visas, a development confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, highlighting Russia’s economic outlook, global trade challenges, and shifting geopolitical alliances. The speech comes amid ongoing sanctions and continued tensions with Western nations, as Moscow seeks to strengthen economic partnerships and promote investment opportunities.