Belgium and Iran took on each other in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 clash. The two sides met at the Los Angeles Stadium in Arlington on June 22nd, and while many expected Belgium to steamroll Iran in the clash, the side put forth a magnificent performance.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 21) said that he had held overnight talks with Iranian officials and warned Tehran against any move to disrupt shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that any attempt to block the waterway would trigger severe consequences.
In an another setback for Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar is set to join Shinde-led Shiv Sena. During a meeting with party workers today, he emphasised the need to align with the ruling dispensation for the region’s development and praised Eknath Shinde.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday and submitted its preliminary investigation report.
The makers of Yash’s highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups announced its release date on Sunday, June 21, 2026, coinciding with Father’s Day. Sharing a new poster, director Geetu Mohandas revealed that the film will now hit theatres on August 26, 2026, during Onam.
Deniz Undav produced a decisive late intervention as Germany secured a dramatic victory over Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The forward scored a crucial 94th-minute winner after earlier finding the equaliser in a tense encounter. The Stuttgart forward’s brace changed the direction of a match in which Ivory Coast’s intensity and defensive organisation repeatedly frustrated the four-time champions.
A diplomatic row between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has escalated after the Italian leader publicly responded to Trump’s latest remarks about her and accused him of launching “senseless” attacks.
With the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, authorities across the country have stepped up security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of one of India’s biggest entrance examinations. From additional police deployment and CCTV surveillance to transport assistance and medical support, preparations have been intensified at examination centres nationwide.
Iran’s joint military command on Saturday confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US “bad faith” and “its clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The statement on state television also warned that “if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned.” Ships had begun transiting the strait after the interim US-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is set to marry his partner Gauri Spratt in a private registered ceremony at his Mumbai home in the first week of July.
