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Tickets for the World Cup final at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium have surpassed $2.3 million on FIFA's resale platform, capping a tournament marked by record-high prices. Meanwhile, FIFA is selling pieces of the final's turf as memorabilia, with prices ranging from $450 to $1,200, and expects to earn over $11 million from the sale.
Iran launched coordinated attacks on U.S. military targets in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, as the conflict entered its second week. The U.S. military denied a claim from Iranian Revolutionary Guards regarding oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties and infrastructure damage continue to mount.
Indian educationist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to hospital against his will after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of a hunger strike demanding the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks. The protest, backed by the Cockroach Janata Party, has drawn widespread support and prompted Prime Minister Modi to promise stricter laws.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, prompting interceptions and damage reports. Jordan confirmed shooting down missiles, while Kuwait reported injuries and facility damage.
India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking the country's entry as the third nation to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise. The mission, dubbed 'Mission Aagaman,' carried customer payloads and experimental equipment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing it as a defining moment in India's space journey.
The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast last month have killed more than 5,000 people and displaced tens of thousands, with the World Bank estimating $19.6bn in physical damage. As recovery efforts shift to long-term rebuilding, the IMF has released $346m in emergency financing, and international donors have pledged additional support.
France and England, both semifinal losers, face off in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami. The match marks Didier Deschamps' final game as France coach, while England's Thomas Tuchel faces scrutiny over his tactics. Kylian Mbappé is in contention for the Golden Boot.
The United States and Iran traded strikes on military and infrastructure targets over the weekend, with Iran announcing it had suspended its commitments under the interim deal. The conflict, focused on the Strait of Hormuz, saw significant damage in Kuwait, including a desalination plant and oil facility.
The United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, damaging bridges and energy infrastructure, while Iranian officials reported water outages in several towns. Iran responded with attacks on US military sites in the Gulf, and Kuwait asked residents to conserve power.
Iran launched fresh attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military sites, while both sides targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation has driven oil prices higher and raised fears of a return to all-out war.
Delhi police moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital after 20 days of hunger strike against India's examination system. The protest, organized by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, continues with planned marches and demands for education minister's resignation.
Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.
The US military has conducted a seventh night of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have hit US facilities across the Gulf. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging accusations and denials.
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The United States and Iran have expanded their conflict by striking infrastructure targets, with US forces hitting bridges in Iran and Tehran responding by attacking a power and desalination plant in Kuwait. At sea, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route, and armed men seized a vessel off Yemen. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that no oil or gas could be exported from the region until US aggression ends.
Iraq has signed dozens of agreements with American companies during a visit by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, including a deal to revive the Kirkuk-Baniyas crude oil pipeline. The move aims to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen disruptions due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. The US State Department has welcomed the plan, expecting American companies to play a key role.
Armed assailants boarded the chemical tanker Asana off the coast of Yemen, with maritime security sources linking the incident to Somali piracy. The seizure, about 26 nautical miles off Hadramawt province, comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
Israel's security cabinet approved a 1.3 billion shekel plan for 34 new West Bank settlements, prompting the EU to reiterate its call for restraint. The decision brings the total settlements under the current government to 103, with ministers celebrating the move as historic.
As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid renewed US-Iran hostilities, Gulf states and global markets are accelerating efforts to bypass the critical waterway. New pipelines, including a proposed link through Israel, and expansions of existing routes are being considered to reduce dependence on the strait, though analysts caution about the long-term viability of these alternatives.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas, shaking buildings in Guatemala and El Salvador. No immediate casualties or major damage were reported. A tsunami warning was issued but later lifted after waves of up to 0.3 meters were observed.