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Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after backlash

Infantino scraps World Cup profit sale plan after backlash

August 1, 2026 / News, international news, International Relations, Sports / / Leave a Comment

Infantino scraps World Cup profit sale plan after backlash Infantino dropped the World Cup profit sale plan after his adviser resigned and Asian, European, and North American football bodies opposed it. Key implications FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash In a dramatic reversal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial proposal […]

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CWG: Neeraj Chopra wins javelin throw silver, bronze for Yashvir

CWG: Neeraj wins javelin silver, Yashvir claims bronze

August 1, 2026 / News, international news, International Relations, Sports / / Leave a Comment

CWG: Neeraj wins javelin silver, Yashvir claims bronze Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won javelin gold with a season-best 89.75m throw, achieved on his second attempt at the CWG. The third Indian in the field, Rohit Yadav, finished seventh with a best throw of 81.56 m, as India celebrated a memorable 2–3 finish on the

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Saudi Arabia seeks 43-nation maritime alliance to secure Red Sea

Saudi seeks 43-nation alliance to secure Red Sea.

July 31, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Saudi seeks 43-nation alliance to secure Red Sea. Fourteen nations support Riyadh’s proposed maritime coalition to strengthen Red Sea security and safeguard vital international shipping routes. Key points to note Saudi Arabia proposes 43-nation maritime defence alliance to secure Red Sea In a significant move to strengthen security along one of the world’s most important

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Trump eyes USD 100,000 fee for students to work in US: Report

Trump eyes $100,000 fee for foreign student workers: Report.

July 31, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, Events, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump eyes $100,000 fee for foreign student workers: Report. The proposal follows a US court decision striking down the administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. Key points to consider Trump administration considers $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates In a move that could reshape the landscape for international students in the

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Trump unveils Gaza peace roadmap

Trump unveils roadmap aimed at achieving peace in Gaza.

July 31, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Infrastructure, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump unveils roadmap aimed at achieving peace in Gaza. The plan proposes dismantling heavy weapons, tunnels and military sites under oversight from a national committee and international monitoring mechanism. Key points to watch The immediate reaction from Hamas and Israel was not available at the time of Trump’s announcement, but the Board of Peace indicated

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US launches strikes on Iran after attack on troops in Jordan

US launches strikes on Iran after Jordan troop attack.

July 30, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US launches strikes on Iran after Jordan troop attack. The strikes followed hours after President Donald Trump vowed the United States would hit Iran “very hard” in response to the attack. The latest US strikes on Iran show how quickly this war slips back from “relative calm” into something much closer to open confrontation. Retaliation

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India reiterates support for Palestine at UNSC

India reiterates support for Palestine at UN Security Council

July 29, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations, Local News, Politics / / Leave a Comment

India reiterates support for Palestine at UN Security Council India’s Permanent Representative said India remains firmly committed to efforts that make a tangible difference in the daily lives of Palestinians. India’s message at the Security Council was unusually direct, and the use of Arabic made it feel even more personal. By speaking in Arabic, P.

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India, others at risk of up to 100% tariffs as US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also

July 29, 2026 / News, Business, Business and Finance, Business and Leadership, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations, Investing / / Leave a Comment

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also The US Senate advanced the Russia sanctions bill during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Capitol visit, raising potential 100% tariff risks for India. The Senate’s move on the Russia sanctions bill puts India in a difficult and very practical bind. It is not

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US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq

US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq

July 29, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations, Security News / / Leave a Comment

US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for the second consecutive day, preventing attacks and escalating regional tensions. Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, and the US says it has again struck Iran-backed sites in Iraq with Saudi forces. The

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New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts

New US rule sends some asylum seekers directly to courts

July 28, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

New US rule sends some asylum seekers directly to courts DHS estimates the new policy could transfer more than 132,000 asylum cases annually from USCIS to immigration courts nationwide. The US has changed how some asylum cases move through the system, and the main goal is speed. Under the new rule, certain asylum seekers can

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