The Global News Desk 115

Spain has emerged victorious in the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup, winning its second title with a 1-0 final win over Argentina. The Spanish team, with its victory, achieved a remarkable $50 million in prize money and excelled in the tournament's official personal awards, claiming three out of the four main categories. Individual Awards: Spain won the major player awards in the 2026 tournament.  After winning the Golden Ball for best player of the 2026 World Cup and leading Spain to victory, Rodri solidified his reputation as the greatest player in the world. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simón took up the adidas Golden Glove. He finished a spectacular season with seven clean sheets in eight games. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Pau Cubarsí won the title of Best Young Player for Spain.  The 19-year-old center back for Barcelona started all eight of Spain's games, creating a superb defensive tandem that let up only one goal during the competition. ...

The monsoon floods and landslides have killed 19 people. 8 people were confirmed dead in Nagaland on Sunday, and 11 others lost their lives in the Indian-controlled area of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for "extremely heavy downpour" in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days. The government has temporarily suspended the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath in Kashmir, which frequently attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year. Floods and landslides are common during the monsoon months, which usually extend from June to September.

Pakistan hiked the petrol price to Rs316.15 per litre just hours after introducing a new daily fuel pricing method.  This pricing shift took place shortly after the new system was introduced. •Amid soaring global oil costs, petrol increased by Rs5.44 per litre, and HSD by Rs31.05. •A new daily pricing structure based on foreign market movements goes into effect. The federal government jacked up high-speed diesel (HSD) prices by Rs31.05 per litre and petrol by Rs5.44 per litre on Friday, shortly after revealing a new daily petroleum pricing mechanism. This adjustment was attributed to a significant rise in global crude oil prices, driven by renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran. The Petroleum Ministry has announced that high-speed diesel (HSD) will now cost Rs354.35 per litre, with petrol prices increasing to Rs316.15 per litre. These new rates will take effect by July 17.

Political experts say • The MoUs reflect a strategic maneuver towards greater economic collaboration. • This initiative is significant for bolstering the economic connection between the two countries. Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan's Ambassador to China, informed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday that over $20 billion in memorandums of understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies and institutions, with many investment commitments moving closer to formal agreements and commercial realization. After a meeting with the finance minister, the ambassador discussed the investment promotion efforts of Pakistan's Embassy in Beijing.  He explained that a distinctive tracking mechanism has been designed to check the status of investment commitments and ensure optimal coordination among stakeholders. Manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, textiles, and industrial services are among the many areas where Chinese investors are ...

A bus crash in Uganda brought about at least 20 children's deaths and 60 injuries.  The children headed home from a school trip to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District, according to the preliminary inquiry. The driver apparently lost control of the bus and struck a large rock, causing it to drift off on a perilous route.  The school's owner is among those who lost their lives in the terrible accident. The bus carrying pupils from King David Junior School in Ndejje flipped over at Chekwatit hamlet in the Kawowo area around 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT), according to the government. Balaam Ateenyi Barugahara, the Minister of Local Government, wrote on X that he was shaken by the horrific tragedy and mourned for the victims of the school bus.

Anti-Pakistan terrorism has gained a foothold in Afghanistan, supported entirely by India's financial and strategic resources, under the Taliban's governance. The former Director of Military Intelligence and former General of Afghan Special Operations Forces, General Sami Sadat, revealed in a shocking interview that the Afghan Taliban are heavily involved in destabilizing Pakistan. In an interview, he reiterated what Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's defense minister, recently charged: that the Taliban were collaborating with India to weaken Pakistan's security objectives. General Sadat disclosed that "The Taliban have strong connections with India.""They provide refuge and financial assistance to terrorist organizations such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatists," he continued. The general revealed that the Taliban receive direct financial assistance from India, which is subsequently directed towards terror organizations responsible for ...