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Costa Rica has begun receiving migrants deported from the US under a bilateral agreement that allows up to 25 third-country nationals per week. The first group arrived on April 11, 2026, with a second flight following on April 17, reportedly including an Indian national. The deal, signed in March, provides limited legal status and humanitarian assistance through the International Organization for Migration.
Iraq secured their first FIFA World Cup qualification in 40 years with a 2-1 playoff win over Bolivia in Mexico. Amid a war backdrop and logistical challenges, the team's achievement sparked nationwide celebrations and was hailed as a unifying moment for the country.
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year in the UN-backed World Happiness Report 2026, while Israel secured eighth place despite ongoing regional conflicts. The report highlights growing concerns about social media's negative impact on youth well-being in Western nations, and notes India's rise to 116th position among 147 countries.