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G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised nations face a packed agenda on their first full day on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), including challenging discussions on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and addressing the West Asia crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance at the invitation of host France. The…
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Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high, citing inflation
Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. File | Photo Credit: Kyodo News via AP The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. The central bank’s increase in the uncollateralized overnight rate, by a quarter of a…
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Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high, citing inflation
Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. File | Photo Credit: Kyodo News via AP The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. The central bank’s increase in the uncollateralized overnight rate, by a quarter of a…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trains separately as he recovers from calf injury
U.S.’ player Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15, 2026) while he rehabilitates a calf injury that limited him to one half of action in the Americans’ opening World Cup victory. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15,…
Being on the garbage beat in an outlying section of Chennai Metropolitan Area
Garbage clearance in Muttukadu panchayat. | Photo Credit: Prince Frederick At Muttukadu on East Coast Road, the front-opening garbage bin has its mouth ajar, about to puke its smelly contents. Those contents are more tightly packed together than occupants of a rush-hour elevator. But that is not even half attention-worthy as what follows. The garbage…
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Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate
Norway football team seen during a practice session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match. | Photo Credit: AP First it was their fans performing a synchronized “Viking row” in the stands at matches. Then it was their players donning authentic Viking attire, complete with weapons, shields and long boats, to the backdrop of a…
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U.S. says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
The United States said on Monday (June 15, 2026) that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. West Asia war LIVE They included a possible $300 billion reconstruction fund…
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UP’s image transformed; residents now no longer face identity crisis: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh’s image has undergone a drastic transformation over the last nine years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday, June 14, 2026, asserting the state has emerged from its “BIMARU” tag to become a growth engine of the national economy. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of 226 development projects…
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40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in World Cup debut
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha recorded seven saves on Monday (June 15, 2026), holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. | Photo Credit: Reuters It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait…