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FIFA makes surprise plastic water bottle ban

FIFA safety move sparks fan concern over heat and access to drinking water

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Fans are fuming as they can't carry plastic water bottles to the stadium.

US lawmakers seek H-1B relief for foreign teachers

Push to ease H-1B costs for educators serving remote US school districts

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska aired concerns of US lawmakers who seek H-1B relief for foreign teachers.

Dua Lipa, Callum Turner marry in London

The couple was joined by a small group of loved ones

Dua Lipa, Callum Turner exchanged wedding vows in intimate ceremony in London

Bessent: US pressure brought Iran to nuclear talks

US links Iran talks to surrender of enriched uranium and Strait of Hormuz access

US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk during scheduled training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is one of more than 20 warships supporting the US blockade against Iran. Since the start of the blockade, CENTCOM forces have redirected 111 commercial ships, and disabled 4. as of May 29, 2026.

US commanders defend Iran strikes as senators clash

Military claims Iran threat reduced, but lawmakers cite economic, regional risks

U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk during scheduled training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is one of more than 20 warships supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. Since the start of the blockade, CENTCOM forces have redirected 72 commercial ships, and disabled 4.

India, Canada kick off 2nd round of free trade talks

India, Canada eye deeper energy, minerals cooperation alongside CEPA talks

India, Canada kick off second round of free trade talks

Urealistic to liberature Hormuz by force: Macron

French leader warns US-backed force to free Hormuz would be slow and perilous

Unrealistic to liberate Strait of Hormuz through force: French President Macron

NCERT halts Class 8 textbook distribution

NCERT expressed regret over the unintentional inclusion of the inappropriate material

NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook

Samsung launches Galaxy S26 series with AI

Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the world’s first built-in Privacy Display for mobile phones

Samsung launches Galaxy S26 series with effortless AI, powerful hardware, intelligent camera

Man held for pushing wife to death from first floor

The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem to establish the precise cause of death

Preliminary inquiry revealed that the incident occurred inside the couple’s home after a domestic dispute escalated.

World Bank to manage Gaza reconstruction fund

Gaza fund ready for donations, says World Bank President

World Bank to manage Gaza reconstruction fund: Ajay Banga

Indian Navy chief meets Russian, Thai, Lanka heads

Dialogue reflects longstanding India–Russia naval cooperation, highlights interoperability

Chief of Naval Staff meets heads of Russian, Thai, Lanka navies at IFR

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