Indian judoka Tulika Maan, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, has been withdrawn from the 2026 Glasgow Games due to alleged whereabouts failures. This follows the ineligibility of fellow judoka Arun Kumar after a failed dope test, marking a significant setback for India's judo campaign.
India consistently uses T20I tours of Zimbabwe as a platform to debut emerging cricket talent, a tradition dating back to 2010 with players like Virat Kohli. The 2024 series saw new faces such as Abhishek Sharma, and the upcoming 2026 tour is expected to introduce more uncapped players.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
The first 48-team men's World Cup in North America, won by Spain, showed mixed results. It boosted global diversity with new participants like Cape Verde but also revealed a wider class gap and a flawed third-place system. FIFA hints at further expansion to 64 teams.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during the Russia-ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila that Russia and ASEAN see strong prospects for cooperation in food and energy security, digital transformation, and the platform economy, following important agreements reached at the Kazan summit.
A global youth job crisis, first evident in China, highlights significant economic and social issues, with unemployment and weak prospects driving protests worldwide. Factors include growing graduate numbers, slow job creation, and fears of AI impact, leading to calls for policy and business investments.
Australian growers are set to benefit from new purple-skinned passionfruit varieties, developed by the University of Queensland's QAAFI, after a decade of declining yields from existing hybrids and a stalled research program. This innovation offers hope for the $30.8 million industry.
Foreign investors are increasingly favoring Indian bonds over equities, driven by India's removal of tax on overseas bond investors and the anticipated inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index by early 2027. This move is expected to attract $25-27 billion in inflows by FY2028, helping narrow India's balance of payments deficit and shore up the rupee.
A Russian military expert claims the West created an illusion of NATO ties to provoke Ukraine against Russia, using Kiev as a tool for geopolitical confrontation and military threats.
A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction, reducing her public office ban but sentencing her to a suspended jail term and electronic tag. This decision could pave the way for Jordan Bardella, currently the National Rally president and a frontrunner in polls, to become the party's presidential candidate in 2027.
The article argues that despite Donald Trump's attempts to undermine American democracy, a system of checks and balances, including the courts, media, universities, law firms, civil society, and the public, is effectively resisting his autocratic tendencies. The author emphasizes the need to actively defend democratic ideals against his efforts.
Un élu du bloc central prédit que Jean-Luc Mélenchon atteindra 22 à 25 % en avril, s'appuyant sur le ralliement potentiel des communistes et écologistes et son niveau actuel dans les intentions de vote.
Over a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (Neets), a growing problem for 16-24 year olds. While other European countries recovered post-Covid, the UK has not. Guardian reporter Sammy Gecsoyler explores the demoralizing impact of AI and remote job applications on their prospects.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return for India's ODI series against England starting July 14. Former batter Sanjay Manjrekar suggested focusing on future players over veterans like Sharma for the 2027 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma is set to return for India's ODI series against England starting July 14. Discussions have emerged regarding his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, with former batter Sanjay Manjrekar advocating for a focus on younger talent and the future of Indian cricket.
The AI boom is significantly increasing the incomes and desirability of single employees at South Korean tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix, making them highly attractive marriage candidates. Their perceived economic stability and high earning potential, boosted by AI-driven demand for memory chips, are reshaping the marriage market and educational aspirations.
Solana faces macro headwinds like high Fed hike odds and tight liquidity, with SOL's price unconfirmed despite strong network inflows ($137M) and significant gains in ecosystem tokens. Application revenue ($2.8M/day) and tokenized asset growth suggest underlying strength.
India's equity markets are expected to rebound significantly as foreign investors, led by BlackRock's Ben Powell, recognize the country's long-term growth potential, driven by normalizing oil prices and a broader repricing of India's growth story.
Despite weak Nifty 50 returns (0.8% CAGR in INR, -3.2% in USD over two years) and $36 billion in FPI outflows in FY25-26, Indian retail investors sustained SIP investments, with May 2026 seeing a 48% YoY rise to ₹310 billion, driven by favorable tax and policy support.
The Miami Heat have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a major trade. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, joins the Heat along with Bobby Portis in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and multiple draft picks.
Moscow and Tehran held consultations focusing on a US-Iranian memorandum to end Middle East conflicts. Discussions covered a Lebanese-Israeli ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon, and a sustainable truce in Gaza, emphasizing humanitarian access and infrastructure restoration.
Analysts from JP Morgan, CLSA, Nomura, and Citigroup have issued positive ratings on Indian stocks Bajaj Finance, Varun Beverages, Nykaa, and Jubilant Foodworks, citing strong growth prospects, strategic partnerships, and margin expansion potential.
The USA team's World Cup potential is unclear after an easy win against Australia. Meanwhile, Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco, with their last World Cup meeting against Morocco being in 1998.
A significant portion of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Prime Minister. However, most ministers are hesitant to demand Starmer's immediate departure, preferring to observe unfolding events.
