France playmaker Michael Olise produced a masterclass by assisting all three goals in Les Bleus' 3-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 victory over Sweden. The Bayern Munich midfielder now has five assists in the tournament, equalling Diego Maradona and four others for the second-most assists in a single World Cup edition. Only Brazilian legend Pelé, with six assists in 1970, remains ahead of him. Olise's creativity has been central to France's unbeaten campaign, while captain Kylian Mbappe has led the scoring. France will now face Paraguay in the Round of 16 as Olise chases more World Cup history.

A group of 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan has jointly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to end continued hostility and revive bilateral engagement. The signatories, including political leaders, diplomats and public intellectuals, called for restoring full diplomatic relations, appointing High Commissioners, resuming normal visa services and reopening airspace for commercial flights. They also urged both governments to restart comprehensive dialogue on all outstanding issues, expand trade and people-to-people exchanges, and improve religious and cultural access. The letter said lasting peace and cooperation are essential for the future of nearly two billion people in South Asia. (PC: The Indian Express)

The US Supreme Court ended its latest term by delivering mixed rulings for President Donald Trump, rejecting his bid to limit birthright citizenship while expanding presidential powers in several other cases. The court blocked Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented migrants and temporary visitors. However, its conservative majority also backed broader executive authority, allowing presidents greater control over independent federal agencies and supporting parts of Trump's immigration agenda. Legal experts say the rulings strengthen the powers of future presidents, even as the court placed limits on some of Trump's most ambitious policies.

The Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the racist and hateful online abuse directed at Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville after the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit. The three players missed penalties as Morocco won the Round of 32 clash 3-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. KNVB said it will report the abuse to the Dutch online discrimination watchdog, a move that could lead to a criminal investigation. Calling the incidents "appalling", the association said football unites people, while discrimination has no place in the game. Morocco will face Canada in the Round of 16. (PC: NDTV)

The central government is reviewing WhatsApp's new username feature over concerns about impersonation and digital safety. Sources said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is examining the feature and may issue a notice if needed. WhatsApp's new option lets users connect without sharing their phone numbers. The company said the feature is designed to improve privacy and will roll out in phases. Users can reserve usernames before the official launch. WhatsApp said there will be no public username directory, and people must know a user's exact username to start a chat.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States are citizens at birth, even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily. In a 6-3 decision, the court said the Constitution's 14th Amendment protects birthright citizenship. The ruling rejects former President Donald Trump's attempt to end the policy through an executive order. Trump said he would continue efforts through legislation. Civil rights groups welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for constitutional rights. The court's ruling keeps a policy that has been in place in the United States since 1868. (PC: AFP Via Getty Images)

2 people died from suffocation during celebrations after Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The victims were a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, city health officials said. The incident happened near the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, where thousands of fans had gathered. More than one million people celebrated across the city after Mexico reached the Round of 16 with its first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 1986. Authorities are also checking reports of a possible third death. An investigation into the incident is underway.

Bangladesh's government has warned media outlets not to report former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent interview with NDTV. Officials said broadcasting her remarks is against a court order and could lead to legal action. Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman urged media organisations to follow the law and act responsibly. In the interview, Hasina said she plans to return to Bangladesh this year. She also raised concerns about attacks on Hindus and other minority communities, claiming temples were vandalised and violence had increased. The government has not responded directly to her claims in the interview. (PC: AFP)

India and Japan are planning a new system to settle trade directly in yen and rupees instead of using the US dollar. The proposal is expected to be discussed during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. Under the plan, Japanese firms could open accounts with Indian banks to make payments easier. The move aims to boost trade, investment and financial cooperation between the two countries. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on a three-day visit to India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders will also discuss defence, energy and infrastructure cooperation. (PC: Reuters)

India is importing a record amount of crude oil from Russia, with Russian supplies expected to make up over 50% of its oil imports in June. Around 2.5 million barrels of oil are arriving each day. Analysts say Ukrainian drone attacks have damaged Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to export more crude instead of refining it. Lower demand from China has also increased supplies available for India. The discounted Russian oil is helping India reduce import costs and strengthen energy security. However, experts warn that India's strategic oil reserves remain low, making the country vulnerable to future global supply disruptions. (PC: Shutterstock)