India’s gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26, rising over 24% from $58 billion a year earlier. This was largely due to skyrocketing global gold prices, which have bumped up the value of imported gold.
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are forming a joint venture to develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems for future aircraft, aiming to bring the technology from research to market by 2027. This collaboration seeks to create a European leader in next-generation aviation technologies.
India faces economic losses from water scarcity. While micro-irrigation boosts farmer profits and yields, adoption lags, especially among smallholders. Effective strategies include field demos, peer learning, and local water ambassadors, coupled with financial incentives and ongoing support.
France and Morocco face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston. Both teams are unbeaten, with France aiming to continue their dominant run and Morocco seeking to avenge their 2022 semi-final loss and extend their historic unbeaten streak.
Lance Twiggs, partner of Tyler Robinson, testified that Robinson confessed to killing Charlie Kirk, expressing regret and stating he couldn't stand Kirk's "hatred anymore." Twiggs' interview and text messages between him and Robinson were presented in court.
US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested in a Myanmar terror training case, has petitioned a Delhi court to prepare his own meals in Tihar Jail. He claims the jail food is too spicy and oily, causing health problems and a 14kg weight loss, and seeks access to specific ingredients and cooking items.
The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei underwent an extensive six-day funeral journey across Iran, Iraq, and back to Iran, involving various modes of transport including road, helicopter, and fighter jet-escorted aircraft. The procession, which began in Tehran and included stops in Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and finally Mashhad, saw millions of mourners. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been absent from public view since March, fueling speculation about his condition.
