Bolivia secures up to $20 million from the United States to train and equip forces against drug smuggling, marking a thaw in relations after two decades of tension.

Tiny motorbikes, 700‑kg plastic tanks and a temperature at 50 °C show the peril that smuggling fuel from Iran to Pakistan faces amid war and drought.

Japan's competition watchdog raids six major ice‑cream makers amid accusations of colluding to inflate prices as record‑hot summers loom.

Australian radio personality Kyle Sandilands will receive a $8.5 million payout after a settlement with ARN Media over the early cancellation of a decade‑long, A$100 million contract.

Venezuela’s interim president inks an agreement with U.S. General Electric to rebuild its crumbling electrical grid, a move that could pave the way for wider economic liberalisation.

US sanctions have hit Cuba’s tourism sector, slashing foreign visitors by 58% and prompting airlines and hotels to pull out, plunging the island into deeper crisis.

U.S. sanctions sink Cuba’s tourism, a vital income source, with visitor numbers falling 58% from 2025 and airlines halting flights.

Yemen’s daring climber, nicknamed ‘Spider‑Man’, tragically fell into a volcanic crater in the southwest.

A tourist train overturned in Cártama during a tapas festival, injuring 17 people.

FIFA’s reported attendance for the South Korea vs Czech Republic match has been questioned after footage shows empty seats and fans standing on concourses, sparking debates over ticket pricing and stadium management.

The small archipelago’s capital roared as its team held a football giant to a draw, a moment that felt like victory and lifted national pride.

Tunisia’s national team fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after a humiliating loss to Sweden in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time a manager has been sacked after a single match.

A 21‑year‑old woman died when instructors failed to attach a rope before a 40‑m jump at the abandoned Skeleton Bridge.

Cape Verdeans erupted in joy after holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener, turning a draw into a national triumph.

FIFA is demanding an explanation from VAR referee Shaun Evans after an upside‑down ‘OK’ hand sign seen during Germany’s 7‑1 win over Curacao.

The Australian reality show faces serious allegations after participants claim they were not informed of partners’ drug and violence convictions, prompting scrutiny from ACMA and Ofcom.

The late jazz composer Abdullah Ibrahim, 91, shaped South African music and the anti‑apartheid struggle, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.

U.S. alt‑pop singer Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Yemen’s daring climber, nicknamed ‘Spider‑Man’, tragically fell into a volcanic crater in the southwest.

The former president hosted the first professional sporting event on the White House grounds, turning the South Lawn into a UFC arena for his 80th birthday.

German public broadcaster ZDF has pulled a disputed introduction after Elon Musk issued a cease‑and‑desist letter, following claims that he promoted anti‑migrant rhetoric amid Belfast unrest.

NCERT rolls back controversial cropped image of a Bronze‑age dancing girl after historians call its censorship unfair.

The recent US‑Iran memorandum restores the Strait of Hormuz, ends a costly war, and signals a cautious reset for U.S. influence in the Middle East.

After a controversial cover of a bronze artefact sparked uproar, NCERT has restored the original image in its Grade Nine textbook, addressing concerns over censorship.

The US‑brokered ceasefire with Iran forces Israel’s prime minister into a security crisis, shaking his leadership and political image.

The death of the outspoken Russian artist in Biała Podlaska raises concerns over security for dissidents living abroad.

A retired British couple say they were shot at by a Russian frigate while sailing in the English Channel, prompting criticism from the UK defence ministry and the prime minister.

Brazil’s Supreme Court sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro to 4 years 2 months in prison for lobbying the U.S. to support his father’s exoneration, highlighting escalating political tensions.

DA chief Geordin Hill‑Lewis urges President Ramaphosa to sack former Minister John Steenhuisen.

The government resigns after only 10% of its objectives were met, amid corruption allegations and lack of economic diversification, as announced by the vice‑president.

DR Congo authorities search for a six‑year‑old patient after armed men stormed a hospital treating Ebola.

US sanctions have hit Cuba’s tourism sector, slashing foreign visitors by 58% and prompting airlines and hotels to pull out, plunging the island into deeper crisis.

A routine test flight by a US Air Force B-52 bomber ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed just after take‑off, killing eight people, including two Boeing employees.

U.S. sanctions sink Cuba’s tourism, a vital income source, with visitor numbers falling 58% from 2025 and airlines halting flights.

A Hungarian couple confronts the vanished promise of a government‑backed family loan, exposing the limits of financial incentives on birth rates.

Venezuela’s interim president inks an agreement with U.S. General Electric to rebuild its crumbling electrical grid, a move that could pave the way for wider economic liberalisation.

A routine test flight by a US Air Force B-52 bomber ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed just after take‑off, killing eight people, including two Boeing employees.

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez signed a deal with US energy giant General Electric to overhaul the country’s failing power grid, marking a key shift toward foreign investment after Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.

Three key issues—threats to security, warning mines, and new tolls—are keeping shipping lanes closed after the US‑Iran agreement.

India temporarily blocks Telegram to curb exam cheating before NEET‑UG, raising questions over free digital access.