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India opened their FIH Hockey World Cup Group D journey with a 3-1 victory over Wales on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to help former world champions overcome a determined Welsh challenge at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. India made a fast start and established a two-goal advantage in the first quarter, with Harmanpreet … Read more
Residents push a vehicle as they wade through a flooded street, following heavy rainfall brought by remnants of Typhoon Dolphin, in Xuchang, Henan province, China on August 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file Chinese President Xi Jinping called for improving the country’s ability to prevent, mitigate and respond to natural disasters after a string of deadly floods … Read more
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
Lokale Politie (local police) Dendermonde shared photos of the treasure on facebook. Builders renovating a house in Belgium have discovered a stash of gold reportedly worth €9m(Rs2.89b) sealed into the walls of its cellar, BBC reported. The construction workers stumbled across the hidden trove of gold bars and coins while drilling to lay new sewage … Read more
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
Beyond political rallies and campaigns, these women organised relief efforts, pushed for women’s rights When the story of Pakistan’s independence is told, it is often framed around the men who stood on political platforms, negotiated with the British and drew the boundaries of a new country. But behind and sometimes directly beside them, stood women … Read more
KL Rahul scored 77 before retiring hurt after tea as the visitors reach 288-2 at stumps Devdutt Padikkal got to his maiden Test century in 134 balls. Photo: AFP GALLE: India’s Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden test hundred to underline his credentials for the number three slot and propelled the tourists to a commanding 288-2 … Read more
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea fans are hoping a radical close-season overhaul will end four years of underachievement since the club’s takeover by American investors who are doubling down on their bid to bring the glory days back to Stamford Bridge. The appointment of … Read more
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.