<p>United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for promoting peace during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.</p> <p>The meeting between the two came on the sidelines of the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) at the UN headquarters in New York.</p> <p>According to state-run <em>PTV News</em>, the two exchanged views on the regional situation and broader international developments, including Pakistan’s <a href

India's 98th Grandmaster, Aswath S, achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026. The Chennai teenager overcame a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams, drawing inspiration from his family of chess coaches and mentors, and now has his sights set on breaking into the world's elite.

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to move closer to competing under their flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite strong objections from Ukraine.

Iran drew huge crowds for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran, documented by international news agencies. But alongside genuine images pf mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate crowd size, while others contain tell-tale AI errors and fabricated landmarks to rack up clicks and engagement.

Gautam Gambhir clarified Sanju Samson's position within the team's plans. He stated that player discussions remain strictly private between them. Current player form influences selection decisions for the national side. International cricket demands that players consistently earn their places. India suffered a record defeat against England in the third T20I.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 8: French and international newspapers react to Marine Le Pen's conviction and her decision to press ahead with her presidential bid. Also, Turkey deports a Russian anti-war activist back to Russia, raising fresh questions about the safety of anti-war Russians abroad. Finally, is there a major male fertility crisis?

Turkey’s $37 billion state-run defense contractor Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS said international orders have doubled in the past year on the back of demand fueled by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol spoke Tuesday with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. (Source: Bloomberg)

Turkey’s $37 billion state-run defense contractor Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS said international orders have doubled in the past year on the back of demand fueled by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

<p>Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deaths</p><p>Elon Musk has an Ebola problem. SpaceX stock dropped precipitously after its initial public offering, and Tesla faces a wave of lawsuits. But instead of focusing on his companies, Musk has posted frequently on X about the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which he helped dismantle – or, in his words, feed into the woodchipper – last year.</p><p>“

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