India's top table tennis player, Manika Batra, was excluded from the Asian Games squad due to selection criteria. Despite being World No. 51, just outside automatic qualification, her absence is controversial, with reserves named instead. The decision has sparked debate.
The UK government is allocating £4m in emergency funding to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to cover costs incurred during recent public disorder in Belfast. The violence, sparked by shared footage of a knife attack, led to attacks on homes, businesses, and vehicles, as well as racist assaults on healthcare workers. The funding will support overtime and mutual aid, with 115 households seeking housing assistance due to the unrest.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Telegram's challenge to a temporary government ban imposed before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram argues the ban affects millions of users, while the government claims due process was followed.
Colombian farmers in Guaviare worry about the future of Peasant Reserve Zones (ZRCs) if a far-right candidate wins the upcoming election. These zones aim to protect rural communities and biodiversity but face uncertainty due to political polarization and ongoing conflict.
European gas storage facilities are 45.03% full, the lowest for this date in five years, holding 49.2 bln cubic meters. Injections are down 16% year-on-year, and competition with Asia for LNG amid Middle East conflict escalation is driving higher fuel prices.
Central banks are increasingly storing gold bullion domestically, driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns over accessibility of overseas reserves. The World Gold Council survey shows a rise in domestic storage and diversification of foreign locations, with expectations of continued central bank gold purchases.
India may require domestic refiners to hold 30 days' worth of crude oil reserves, akin to China's model, to secure energy supply amid global disruptions, potentially costing refiners nearly Rs 60,000 crore.
A bipartisan group of US senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, urged the Treasury to allow state authorities to regulate stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. They emphasized preserving the dual banking system and ensuring a flexible state certification process for stablecoins under $10 billion market value.
Der Wehrbeauftragte des Bundestags, Henning Otte, äußert sich besorgt über die Personalausstattung der Bundeswehr trotz positiver Zuwachsraten. Er fordert mehr Transparenz für Arbeitgeber bezüglich ihrer Angestellten als Reservisten und betont die Notwendigkeit einer engen Zusammenarbeit zwischen Verteidigungsministerium und Wirtschaftsverbänden. Otte wirbt zudem für eine allgemeine Dienstpflicht.
India's rice stocks reached a record 68.43 million tonnes and wheat inventories climbed to their highest in five years at 53.41 million tonnes by June 1. This surge in reserves is expected to bolster food security and provide export flexibility, despite El Nino concerns.
A World Gold Council survey reveals 45% of central banks plan to increase gold reserves due to geopolitical uncertainty and declining trust in the US dollar. Most expect global reserves to rise, with gold seen as a crisis hedge and inflation buffer.
South Korea and the UAE held discussions on strategic energy cooperation, focusing on joint oil reserves and nuclear power projects. The meeting also addressed stable crude oil supply and potential new supply routes.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest point since 1983, with officials releasing 8.9 million barrels in the past week. The current level of 340.3 million barrels is a result of ongoing draws to mitigate economic impacts from global conflicts, raising concerns about operational capacity and hurricane season vulnerability.
Der Wehrbeauftragte Henning Otte warnt trotz positiver Trends vor anhaltenden Personalproblemen bei der Bundeswehr. Er fordert mehr Transparenz für Arbeitgeber bezüglich ihrer Reservisten und betont die Notwendigkeit einer engen Abstimmung mit der Wirtschaft beim Reservistengesetz.
Strategy increased its USD Reserve to $1.1 billion and total Bitcoin holdings to 846,842 BTC. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor introduced a new risk metric, CEPE BPS. Despite Bitcoin's rise, the firm's overall stockpile remains underwater.
Short-sellers are targeting Japan's yen, risking a repeat of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Japan's weak fundamentals, high debt, and declining competitiveness make its currency vulnerable, despite large forex reserves. A potential inflation-devaluation spiral could profit speculators.
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a hard-right anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative, which could have jeopardized ties with the EU, was opposed by nearly 55% of voters, with officials citing stability and openness.
Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing initiative to cap the country's population at 10 million. Early results show nearly 53% opposed the measure, which was backed by the Swiss People's Party and could have jeopardized ties with the EU.
Donald Trump announced on Saturday a new agreement with Iran set to be signed Sunday, claiming it would prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson urged caution, stating the signing would not happen Sunday. Differing accounts of the deal's terms have emerged from both sides.
Military expert Vasily Dandykin stated in an interview that Russian forces are destroying Ukrainian reserves and logistics in Sumy, calling it a "hot direction." He believes Ukraine was concentrating personnel and drone operators there for a potential counteroffensive, which Russian strikes have disrupted.
India may make bold calls in the 1st ODI vs Afghanistan, with Ishan Kishan potentially taking over wicketkeeping duties from KL Rahul. Pace bowlers Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar are pushing for debuts. Afghanistan relies on its spin attack for a historic win.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel revealed plans to expand India's pace reserves for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, with youngsters Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar set to get opportunities against Afghanistan. The focus is on developing white-ball game and identifying seamers capable of performing in South African conditions.
EU ambassadors approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform on Friday, aiming to balance airline and passenger interests. The reform preserves current compensation levels and delay thresholds, while introducing clearer instructions for submitting claims.
Germany's released oil reserves are almost entirely depleted, with only minimal amounts remaining. The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that the released quantities have been absorbed by the market, assuring no current energy shortages in Germany and the ability to take countermeasures if needed.
