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Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing President?

Nicknamed The Tiger by his followers, Mr. De La Espriella portrayed himself as an anti-establishment savior capable of reviving Colombias ailing economy and restoring order in a country rattled by illegal armed groups and drug trafficking

22 Jun 2026 8:00 am
Group of Nihangs storm gurdwara in Rudraprayag, hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof

A heavy police force was deployed at the site following the standoff that began on Saturday (June 20, 2026) evening and is still on, even though the district administration on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said the situation is fully under control and peaceful

22 Jun 2026 7:55 am
Thousands of Czechs rally against government plan to overhaul funding of public broadcasters

According to the plan approved by the government, public radio and television would be financed from the state budget starting next year, and not from fees paid by individuals, households and businesses

22 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Qatar said the blast happened after workers tried to restart facilities there at the Barzan plant

22 Jun 2026 7:50 am
U.S. and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan said the U.S. and Iran agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days

22 Jun 2026 7:33 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Red card tally reaches 8, equals combined total of 2018 and 2022 editions

The current tally of eight red cards is double the four red cards recorded in each of the previous two World Cups, 2018 and 2022

22 Jun 2026 6:08 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fights back for second draw against Uruguay

Cape Verde boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout phase with their second point in Group H

22 Jun 2026 5:53 am
Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat

The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the region and rattled the global economy are meant to trigger a 60-day period to settle broader issues that have dogged U.S.-Iranian relations for decades

22 Jun 2026 5:35 am
FIFA World Cup, Egypt vs New Zealand LIVE: Group G match under way

After draws in their both their opening fixtures, both sides are looking to win their first match of the tournament

22 Jun 2026 5:32 am
People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, U.S. Attorney Pirro says

President Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for recent problems with the newly renovated pool, including its new blue paint peeling off

22 Jun 2026 4:41 am
Colombia right-wing candidate De La Espriella has lead in tight presidential race

Whoever wins will grapple with high public debt and a divided Congress, which could stymie reform proposals

22 Jun 2026 4:28 am
BEST employees unions call off strike; bus services to resume in Mumbai

Mr. Shinde said permanent and wet-lease employees would receive an interim pay hike of 3,000 and 2,000 per month, respectively

22 Jun 2026 3:57 am
FIFA World Cup | Beiranvand heroics help Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw

Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand repeatedly saved his side with crucial interventions, including an extraordinary stop from a point-blank-range effort from Maxim De Cuyper in the second half

22 Jun 2026 3:44 am
FIFA World Cup, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde LIVE: Group H match under way

Uruguay for their first win against debutants Cabo Verde, who held Spain to a spirited draw

22 Jun 2026 2:44 am
KMC renames citys Suhrawardy Avenue as Gopal Mukherjee Road

Despite the BJP and others right-wing groups linking Suhrawardy Avenue to Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, scholars point out that the road was not named after him but his uncle Hassan Shaheed Suhrawardy, who had nothing to do with communal riots of 1946. The road has been renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road who saved many Hindu families during the Great Calcutta Killings of 1946

22 Jun 2026 2:28 am
Qatar reports explosion at factory in Ras Laffan, several injured

Several injuries were reported but no leak that threatens safety

22 Jun 2026 2:21 am
End the free rein of junk food advertising in India

Restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food (UPF) products and foods high in fat, sugar and sodium (HFSS) is a public health imperative

22 Jun 2026 1:17 am
NEET re-test held across 97 centres amid tight security

Delhi students say cancellation of May 3 test disrupted preparation,describe new exam paper as tougher than the old one; re-test will delay admissions and impact alternative career plans: parent

22 Jun 2026 1:07 am
JD(U) national council unanimously endorses Nitish Kumar as national president, calls Nishant its future

Nitish Kumar says the JD(U) has taken a place in the hearts of people by fighting for development with justice, a commitment that, according to him, has resulted in the partys primary membership exceeding 10 million

22 Jun 2026 1:00 am
Patients face pedestrian, civic challenges around major government hospitals in Bengaluru

Encroached footpaths, unsafe crossings, flooding and inadequate patient facilities continue to inconvenience visitors despite improvements in traffic management at some locations.

22 Jun 2026 1:00 am
Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant

Ten years after Brexit, Britain still searches for direction

22 Jun 2026 12:59 am
The lack of accountability within the NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) was created in 2017 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and not through an Act of Parliament, which means it operates without a codified liability standard toward the candidates it examines

22 Jun 2026 12:56 am
Cyber scam hubs across Southeast Asia fuelled by human trafficking: APG report

Government says 6,998 Indians have been rescued from cyber scam hubs since 20222,533 from Cambodia, 2,297 from Lao PDR, and 2,168 from Myanmar

22 Jun 2026 12:49 am
Around 600 tonnes of fish sold at Kasimedu on Sunday

Fishermen proudly showed off large-sized grouper fish, also called Kalavaan, and sharks caught in their nets

22 Jun 2026 12:45 am
Maharashtra CM accuses of MVA of sending AI-generated letter to boycott tea party

Mr. Fadnavis said that this letter was drafted on Open AIs chatbot Chat GPT and mockingly said that he was happy the opposition was using technology

22 Jun 2026 12:42 am
Keralas battle with water-borne diseases

The States under-investment in proper sewerage networks is costing it dearly

22 Jun 2026 12:39 am
Indias GenNext pace battery hungry, promising and effective

With two of the next three Test series in the subcontinent, the coaching groups brief will revolve around keeping the quicks fresh, relevant and topped up skill-wise with the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa next year as the ultimate goal

22 Jun 2026 12:29 am
TG20 | Top-order batters steer Aces to a win in inaugural game

Wafi, Krishna and Himateja hit half-centuries to propel their side to 237 for five; Strikers fall short despite Vigneshsknock

22 Jun 2026 12:28 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Spain finds its scoring boots again as it slams four past Saudi Arabia

The former champion puts behind the horrors of failing to break the deadlock against Cape Verde in the first round with a masterclass in control as it runs the Asian side ragged; Oyarzabal bags a brace and also sets up Yamals opener

22 Jun 2026 12:24 am
Changed reality: On India and the Strait of Hormuz

India must reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

22 Jun 2026 12:21 am
Just truths: On DNA evidence and rights

DNA test for paternity, allowed as a last resort, must not violate other rights

22 Jun 2026 12:12 am
Indira Nagar residents lament waterlogging due to Metro Rail work

Second Avenue has also been witnessing frequent sewage problems, as the sewer line has been affected by CMRLs work on the phase II project

21 Jun 2026 11:51 pm
FIFA World Cup, Belgium vs Iran LIVE: Group G match under way

It is all square in group G after both the sides drew their opening matches

21 Jun 2026 11:32 pm
CISF to be deployed at five more prisons in Jammu and Kashmir

This includes a new high-security prison in Kathua, four district jails; CISF implements tech upgrades at Central jails, including AI-enabled CCTV systems and advanced video analytics for real-time monitoring

21 Jun 2026 11:23 pm