World Cup-winning captain diagnosed with skin cancer

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Clarke shared a health update through a post on his Instagram handle. He had been initially diagnosed with the same in 2006.

India-China economic relations grow in volatile global dynamics

India and China hold significant complementarities as partners rather than opponents. Both sides emphasize mutual respect, sensitivity, and interest as guiding principles, while acknowledging that differences should not escalate into disputes. Through high-level visits and diplomatic exchanges, the two nations are building trust and cooperation.

Ambani son’s wildlife centre faces probe into allegations of animal mistreatment

India’s Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into a wildlife rescue centre run by the philanthropic arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s group, although it said the evidence did not support allegations of unlawful animal acquisitions and mistreatment.

Baloch women slam Pakistan at UN over enforced disappearances

The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) expressed grave concerns over the increasing enforced disappearances in Balochistan and highlighted their grievances during a virtual interactive session with the United Nations Working Group on Enforced Disappearances.

India, Fiji call for ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific region, to deepen defence ties

India and Fiji on Monday agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and security and to work together for a peaceful, secure and inclusive Indo-Pacific as talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka focused on ways to expand collaboration in areas ranging from agriculture to health.

Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images

A victim of child sexual abuse has begged Elon Musk to stop links offering images of her abuse being posted on his social media platform X.

Cultural inspirations from three-hare symbol

The three-hare symbol - depicting three hares chasing each other in an eternal circle, each sharing an ear with the next to create a tripartite symmetry - has captivated the imagination of historians and artists across civilizations.

Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say

At least 20 people, including five journalists working for the international media, are reported to have been killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip.

’’Partnership between the US and India to counter China should be a no-brainer’’: Nikki Haley

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Friday emphasised the importance of rebuilding the US-India relationship to counter China, saying, ’Unlike Communist China, the rise of a democratic India does not threaten the free world.’

Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka begins 4-day India visit to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a four-day visit, accompanied by his spouse, Suluweti Rabuka.

Japanese city proposes two-hour daily limit for smartphone use

The city of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.

Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on ’foreign-led’ cyber crime

Nigeria has deported dozens of foreigners, including 50 Chinese nationals, in a major crackdown over the last week on one of the ’’largest foreign-led cybercrime syndicates’’, the country’s anti-graft agency has said.

Trump to attend Ryder Cup & backs Bradley to play

United States president Donald Trump says he will attend the 2025 Ryder Cup next month - and wants Keegan Bradley to be the USA’s first playing captain since 1963.

Collapse of bridge under construction in China leaves at least 12 dead

At least 12 people are dead after a railway bridge that was under construction in China collapsed.

China’s Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.

Enabling occupation: Israel’s Gaza takeover and U.S. complicity

The war in Gaza, now approaching its second year, has escalated into a campaign of total domination. What began as Israel’s military response to the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks has evolved into a sweeping operation aimed not only at dismantling Hamas, but also at fundamentally reshaping the political and territorial landscape of the Gaza Strip.

US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was targeting more imports of Chinese goods, including steel, copper and lithium, for high-priority enforcement over alleged human-rights abuses involving the Uyghurs.

Berlin urges Pakistan to take back over 200 Afghans

German foreign ministry spokesman Josef Hinterseher has said more than 200 Afg­hans waiting to be offered sanctuary in Germany had been deported by Pakis­t­­an to their Taliban-run home country in re­cent days and the German government was urging Isla­m­­abad to allow them back.

Frank Caprio, ’America’s nicest judge’, dies at 88

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ” Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88.

Three shipbuilding clusters to come up at ₹75,000 crore

The Centre is looking at an investment of ₹75,000 crore in three brand-new shipyards planned along its east and west coasts, as it targets making India a global hub for shipbuilding. The investment will be made over four to five years, with the yards capable of building and repairing ships.

At least 71 Afghan refugees killed in huge bus crash after being deported by Iran

At least 71 people, including 17 children, have been killed in western Afghanistan after a bus carrying refugees deported from Iran burst into flames following a collision with a fuel truck.

Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Defence Minister Israel Katz’s move, confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited an official Israeli response on their latest proposal.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval on India-China border question

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Hyderabad House in the national capital on Tuesday.

Finnish MP, 30, dies inside Parliament building

An MP from Finland’s Social Democratic Party, Eemeli Peltonen, has died in Finland’s Parliament building on Tuesday at the age of 30, the assembly’s communications office said.

Xi’s anti-corruption drive hits foreign policy lite with Liu Jianchao’s detention

When news broke that Liu Jianchao, one of China’s most prominent diplomats and head of the International Liaison Department, had been detained for questioning, it sent ripples through Beijing’s political and diplomatic circles.

Taiwan tells its people to spurn China’s ’distorted’ war anniversary events

Taiwan’s people should spurn China’s events to commemorate the end of World War Two, including a military parade in Beijing, given Chinese ’’distortion’’ of history and threats against the island, Taipei’s top China-policy maker said on Friday.

At least 150 still missing in Pakistan after deadly flash floods

More than 150 people are missing in northwest Pakistan, the head of the provincial disaster authority said Sunday, after flash floods that have killed at least 344 people in the country.

Premier League 2025–26 Transfers: Big Guns Reload – What Sri Lankan Fans Need to Know

The Premier League 2025–26 season is back, and the summer transfer window has delivered drama, big-money deals, and bold gambles.

China’s military wants to target US undersea sensor network: Analysis

Submarines are a major part of China’s naval strategy. And U.S. underwater sensors are a major threat to those subs, Chinese experts warn.

China ceases ‘all engagement with’ Czech President Pavel over Dalai Lama meeting

China on Tuesday announced it has ceased ’’all engagement’’ with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama last month.