Iran coach criticises World Cup travel disruption after New Zealand draw
TLE DESK: Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised tournament organisers after his team was ordered to leave the United States just…
‘My voice is being heard’: India’s Cockroach Janta Party gains momentum a month after launch
TLE DESK: What began as an online satire movement has rapidly evolved into one of India’s most talked-about youth-led political campaigns,…
G7 leaders meet in France with Iran deal, Ukraine war high on agenda
TLE DESK: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in France on Tuesday with efforts to implement the newly announced US-Iran…
World Cup spending surge creates opportunities for income investors
MD TAREK HOSSAIN: The economic boom generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup is creating new opportunities for income-focused investors as…
Iran begin fraught world cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
TLE DESK: Iran opened their World Cup campaign with a frenetic 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday, twice coming from…
The Mullahs’ Team: Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
TLE DESK: Iran’s World Cup campaign opened in Los Angeles with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand amid goals, controversy and protests,…
Nearly half the world’s children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
TLE DESK: More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned, highlighting the disproportionate…
Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026
TLE DESK: News consumers worldwide are turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, according…
Most stocks rise, oil flat following peace deal-fuelled rally
TLE DESK: Equities mostly rose on Tuesday while oil prices held steady following the previous day’s strong rally triggered by the US-Iran…
Bank of Japan seen hiking rate to highest since 1995
TLE DESK: The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday as it grapples with inflation triggered…
