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FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show: Madonna, BTS and Shakira to perform during a 15-min break

On Thursday, FIFA made the big announcement of the event that will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, who is curating the show.

Trump dodges Taiwan questions following two-hour summit with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump refused to answer questions on Taiwan after a two-hour meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could push US-China relations into a “very dangerous place.”

Did a Kerala student leak NEET-UG paper? CBI probing money trail as reports suggest students paid Rs 2-5 lakh for access

NEET-UG 2026 may be remembered less as an exam and more as a nationwide scandal. What started as a “guess paper” in Rajasthan now looks like a sprawling leak network stretching across multiple states. Scroll down for the latest.

Bangladesh Contraceptive Crisis: Birth Control Supplies Hit By Crisis

Bangladesh is facing a growing contraceptive supply crisis, raising concerns over access to birth control and reproductive healthcare services across the country. Shortages of essential contraceptives have reportedly disrupted family planning programmes, affecting thousands of women and healthcare providers. The crisis has sparked concern among public health experts over its potential social and economic impact if supply chains are not restored quickly.

Exclusive: India & Maldives Commit to Stronger Bilateral Cooperation

In an exclusive conversation with WION, India and the Maldives reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors including trade, defence, connectivity, and regional security. The discussions also highlighted efforts to deepen maritime partnership in the Indian Ocean region, boost economic ties, and enhance collaboration on climate change and tourism development, reflecting growing strategic engagement between the two nations.

NEET Paper Leak Origins Traced to MBBS Students in Kerala

Investigations into the NEET paper leak case have traced its origins to a network allegedly involving MBBS students in Kerala. Authorities are probing how the alleged syndicate operated across states and facilitated the leak of exam materials. The revelations have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the national entrance examination system, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and stronger safeguards to prevent future breaches.

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting: S Jaishankar greets Iranian FM Araghchi, other leaders

The gathering brought together foreign ministers and delegates from BRICS member nations and partner countries to discuss key global and regional issues, which include economic cooperation, multilateral engagement and international security.

NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet in Red Fort car bomb blast case

According to the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court at Patiala House Courts, all 10 accused, including the alleged mastermind Dr. Umer Un Nabi, who died in the explosion, were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida.

Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt fangirls over Aishwarya Rai's Devdas Cannes look, calls it 'Iconic'

Alia Bhatt is currently attending the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in the most striking outfits. As the festival awaits the arrival of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Bhatt shared which of the legendary actress' Cannes look that she loves the most.

Law banning hijab, wearing of religion-based symbols in educational institutions revoked in Karnataka

The guidelines were revoked to balance institutional discipline with constitutional values of equality, secularism and inclusion, said the government while passing the order.

Trump-Xi Jinping Summit: Trump Says Have Fantastic Relationship With Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump said he shares a “fantastic relationship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the high-profile Trump-Xi summit in China. The remarks came as both leaders held crucial talks focused on trade, global security, technology, and economic cooperation.

Trump-Xi Summit Underway At Great Hall of The People

The high-stakes Trump-Xi summit is underway at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet to discuss critical global issues. The agenda includes trade tensions, technology competition, tariffs, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran conflict.

Xi wants China-US to transcend 'Thucydides Trap': What the term means and what are its origins | WION Decodes
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Xi Jinping invoked the “Thucydides Trap” during talks with Donald Trump in Beijing, urging both nations to avoid conflict over Taiwan and manage rising US-China tensions through cooperation and stability.

Irony strikes! Solar Impulse 2, the plane that flew around the world on sunlight crashes after electrical failure | In Pics
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Solar Impulse 2 once made history by circling the globe on sunlight alone, proving solar aviation was possible. But the revolutionary aircraft’s story has now taken a dramatic turn, ending not in triumph, but at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Scroll down for pics and more.

BTS Jungkook among other celebrities targeted in fraud attempt by international hacking ring; alleged scammer extradited

A scammer has been reportedly caught for forming a criminal ring for hacking into several websites to obtain personal information of potential victims, including BTS member Jungkook. Read to know more.

 India Now The Worst Performing Major Stock Market Since War

India and the UK are now the worst performing major stock markets since the US- Iran war began. Still, Morgan stanley has upgraded its outlook on Indian stocks. The brokerage has turned more bullish on India as it expects a strong rebound in earnings growth after a prolonged slowdown.

Football World Cup 2026 | US drops $5k-15k visa bond money requirement for fans from five African nations

Trump admin has dropped visa bond money requirement for fans from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia with valid match tickets to enter the US during World Cup 2026.

Flashing eyes, loud howls: Japan’s ‘Monster Wolf’ robots see boom in orders as bear attacks rise

Bears were spotted on airport runways, golf courses, near schools, and even around supermarkets and hot spring resorts, triggering near-daily concern. The number of bears captured nearly tripled from the previous year to 14,601, setting a new record.

Fascinated by Trump’s late-night Truth Social posts? Meet Natalie Harp, the woman helping run the feed

Who is Natalie Harp? Meet the Trump aide reportedly behind Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social posts, memes, conspiracy theories and viral online rants