Following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Iranians abroad are met with robotic voices when calling home due to a widespread communication blackout. These AI messages, ranging from unsettling to strangely comforting, are suspected to be a government tactic to prevent hacking or spread confusion.
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Former England batter Nick Knight anticipates an intriguing India-England Test series, despite the absence of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Knight believes that India's emerging talents, such as Sai Sudharsan, are ready for international cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar, whose name now features on the England-India Test series trophy alongside Jimmy Anderson, shared insights on India’s inexperienced batting unit, the Bazball challenge, and the England seamer's legacy. He urged India to focus on winning sessions as the Test series begins at Headingley on June 20. The Master Blaster also reflected on cricket's evolution and explained what made Anderson special.
India and the UK finalized their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during an informal meeting in London's Hyde Park, where Minister Piyush Goyal and his UK counterpart, Jonathan Reynolds, sealed the deal over ice cream.
Gautam Gambhir has urged critics to give Shubman Gill time to prove himself as India's Test captain, despite a recent defeat against England. Gambhir praised Gill's leadership as "phenomenal," highlighting his first-innings century under pressure. He acknowledged the challenges of captaining in tough conditions and expressed confidence in Gill's potential for success.
Pakistan's government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, intends to formally nominate former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This decision stems from Trump's perceived diplomatic intervention during a recent military crisis with India, where his efforts are credited with de-escalating tensions and averting a wider conflict. Islamabad also lauded Trump's willingness to help resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Canada for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit in a decade. Discussions will center on energy security and technology. Invited by Canadian PM Mark Carney, this visit aims to improve strained relations following previous diplomatic tensions. Ties between the two countries had worsened after the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.
Amid escalating tensions, Israel intensified its military campaign against Iran, targeting missile infrastructure, while the US considers intervention. Diplomatic efforts falter as Iran accuses the US of using talks as a cover for Israeli strikes, refusing negotiations until aggression ceases. Missile attacks persist, resulting in mounting civilian casualties and raising concerns about regional stability.