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The final countdown is officially on for the biggest, most expansive sporting spectacle on the planet, the 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026. On June 15, Spain will take on debutants Cabo Verde at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. Saudi Arabia will battle Uruguay at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium as part of the Group H matches….
“We have taken this step to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty and maritime rights in accordance with international law,” Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said. File | Photo Credit: AP Cambodia initiated an UN-backed dispute resolution process on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) with neighbour Thailand over overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, where undersea energy…
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Karnataka has become the first state in the country to implement the Alcohol in Beverage (AIB) excise duty structure. The move factors in the social cost of alcohol consumption — ranging from health burden and domestic violence to accidents — and imposes excise duty on the basis of alcohol content, across all categories of spirit….
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Coca-Cola Diet Coke cans. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Global beverages major The Coca-Cola Company is exploring the listing of Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt Ltd (HCCH), the parent entity of its Indian bottling arm HCCB, in 2027 on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), a statement said. Besides, it is…
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Paramilitary soldiers secure a road as an ambulance carrying an injured person after a bomb explosion heads to a hospital, in Quetta, Pakistan, May 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Militancy-driven violence spiked 27% in Pakistan last month compared to the preceding month, showing the deep prevalence of terrorism-linked threats to the country, according to…
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Smoke rises near the Beaufort Castle, as seen from Marjayoun, southern Lebanon, May 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: Stringer The Israel Defence Forces announced the capture of Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle or Qalaat al-Shaqif on June 1, 2026. In an official statement, the IDF confirmed the capture and said that the operation was carried out by…
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The Hindu Huddle on Campus edition at Amity University will focus on the theme: “Do platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm students’ mental health more than they help?” In an era dominated by constant notifications, endless scrolling, and shrinking attention spans, meaningful conversations have never been more important. Recognising the need to create spaces for…
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U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Oil prices trended lower on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) following the previous session’s sharp gains as the market remained cautious about progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (June 1, 2026) talks with Iran were ongoing, while Tasnim news agency reported…
New Zealand player Tim Payne. Instagram/timpayne__ New Zealand defender Tim Payne is taking his sudden social media fame in his stride as he prepares for the FIFA World Cup, bringing unexpected attention to the tournament’s lowest-ranked nation. In less than a week, Payne’s Instagram account has exploded from 4,715 followers to 4.2 million after an…
For decades, Pakistan’s strategic identity has been defined by its armed forces, religious ideology, and an enduring obsession with India. Following the historical execution of its “Thousand Cuts” doctrine, the region was permanently altered by the events of May 2025. This collection of essays from The Hindu delves into the profound aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’,…
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