WHY IS INDIA WARNING META OVER WHATSAPP’S NEW USERNAME FEATURE?

Thu 02 July 2026: The Indian government on Wednesday sent a notice to US tech company Meta, asking it not to roll out WhatsApp’s new username feature in India, the Press Trust of India reported, citing sources. Authorities requested that Meta provide a detailed explanation of the feature within three days and directed the company […]

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PAKISTAN ISSUES JULY 10 ULTIMATUM TO UNDOCUMENTED AFGHAN NATIONALS

Wed 01 July 2026: Pakistan has set July 10 as the final deadline for undocumented Afghan nationals to leave the country, with authorities ordered to launch a nationwide crackdown on those who remain without legal status after the deadline expires. The Ministry of Interior has instructed provincial governments, police chiefs and the Islamabad administration to […]

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INDIAN MAN AYUSH MALIK RECONVERTS AFTER FIR AGAINST WIFE, FATHER-IN-LAW

Wed 01 July 2026: Ayush Malik, a Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate from Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh, has reconverted to Hinduism after embracing Islam for a woman he was in a relationship with. In a video circulating widely on social media, Malik is seen performing Hindu rituals at his family home alongside his parents, tendering […]

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ROBOTICS, ENERGY, AND GEOPOLITICS: HOW CHINA IS RESHAPING THE GLOBAL ENERGY LANDSCAPE

Wed 01 July 2026: China’s rapid robotization drive is reshaping its energy sector, from solar panel manufacturing and wind turbine assembly to oil and gas operations and power grid management. As the world’s largest installer and producer of industrial robots, China installed roughly 295,000 new units in 2024, more than the rest of the world combined, bringing […]

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STEALING FROM THE GODS: INDIA’S RAM TEMPLE HIT BY CORRUPTION SCANDAL

Tue 30 June 2026: The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi’s government. New Delhi, India – Brajesh Kumar climbs three floors every evening to sit in solitude on the rooftop terrace of his house overlooking the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh. Over decades, the 65-year-old […]

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SOUTH KOREA WILL BAN DOG MEAT. BUT WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DOGS?

Mon 29 June 2026: South Korea’s new legislation prohibiting the breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for human consumption will take effect next February. With the dog-meat industry rapidly vanishing, many are now asking what has become of the animals previously raised for meat. According to government figures, 400,000 to 450,000 dogs were farmed for […]

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PAKISTAN SAYS SECURITY FORCES KILLED 29 FIGHTERS ALONG AFGHAN BORDER AFTER KARACHI ATTACK

Mon 29 June 2026: In response to recent deadly attacks, Pakistan’s security forces have conducted ground operations and airstrikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 fighters, officials said. In a post on social media, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the operation was launched in response to multiple attacks by armed groups across the country. […]

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‘LOOKED SO REAL’: HOW AI IS BEING WEAPONISED AGAINST INDIA’S MUSLIM WOMEN

Sun 28 June 2026: Experts say a trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to generate sexualised imagery and propaganda targeting Muslim women. New Delhi, India – When Samreen Ayoub first saw the video, she was stunned. The freelance model from India-administered Kashmir was scrolling on her phone last year when a friend sent […]

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SRI LANKA’S DENGUE OUTBREAK REACHES EPIDEMIC LEVEL AS CASES TOP 50,000: HEALTH OFFICIALS

Sat 27 June 2026: Sri Lanka is facing a dengue epidemic after confirmed infections surpassed 50,000 in 2026, with 29 deaths reported, media reports said Saturday, citing health authorities. Kapila Kannangara, acting director of the National Dengue Control Unit, said the country is recording between 600 and 700 new cases each day, driven by favorable […]

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US FEDERAL JUDGE QUESTIONS DOJ DECISION TO DROP ADANI CHARGES

Sat 27 June 2026: Judge says DOJ’s reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity, orders detailed explanation from prosecutors A United States federal judge has ordered the US Justice Department (DOJ) to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Friday’s request comes a month after the DOJ said it would […]

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