Health authorities are urgently tracing passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives. The Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission, was identified, prompting isolation and contact tracing. While not comparable to COVID-19, the virus requires close contact to spread.
Fifteen of 20 India-bound fertiliser ships have safely passed the Strait of Hormuz. Domestic urea production also exceeded targets from April to June, ensuring adequate fertiliser availability for farmers during the kharif season.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his international career. The 41-year-old Portuguese captain stated he will leave the global stage "with a clear conscience" regardless of his team's performance, focusing on Portugal's Round of 16 match against Spain.
A National Statistics Office survey reveals that 69% of women in India's 46 largest cities are out of the labor force due to childcare and household chores. The survey also highlights a 23% gender wage gap in these cities.
OPEC+ approved a 188,000 bpd production increase for August, the fifth since the West Asia war. This aims to boost crude availability, lower prices, and ease pressure on importers like India, with Brent crude nearing pre-conflict levels.
Erling Haaland scored twice, including a late winner, as Norway defeated Brazil in a dramatic World Cup match. Despite Brazil's late pressure, Norway's defense held strong for a historic clean sheet and victory.
India's government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding the immediate disabling of all paid advertisements and content on Instagram promoting child sexual exploitation material (CSEAM). Meta has been given seven days to explain how such ads were allowed and what corrective actions have been taken.
