World Cup 2026 Opens on Canadian Soil

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, matches are being played in Canada, with Toronto and Vancouver hosting

In Brief

Japan's H3 rocket successfully lifted off after an earlier failure, an important milestone for the country's effort to boost its

Brussels to Ban Rental E-Scooters From 2027

The Brussels region announced that rental electric scooters will be banned starting in 2027, citing serious safety concerns. Regional leader

Pakistan’s Budget Day Descends Into Political Drama

Friday was supposed to be the day Pakistan's government presented its FY2026-27 federal budget. Instead, the session — originally scheduled

Britain’s Defence Ministry in Turmoil After Healey’s Shock Exit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced into an unexpected cabinet reshuffle after Defence Secretary John Healey abruptly resigned, reportedly

Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Dollar Trillionaire

In a milestone that seemed inevitable yet still managed to stun, Elon Musk has become the world's first dollar trillionaire

The Big Picture

June 11, 2026, was a day that encapsulated the chaotic energy of the current moment: a potential Middle East war

AI Shakes Markets: Claude’s New Model Rattles IT Giants

In the business world, shares of major Indian IT companies fell after Anthropic — the American AI company behind Claude

The Beautiful Game Returns: World Cup 2026 Opens at the

Against the backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, the world's biggest sporting event kicked off at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico

Germany’s Fuel Subsidy Debate Reignites

In Berlin, senior SPD figures are pushing back against the scheduled expiry of Germany's "Tankrabatt" — a fuel price subsidy