Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced humiliating treatment at the White House after heated talks with President Trump and VP JD Vance ended abruptly. The clash centered on Zelenskyy's criticism of Russia and insistence on security guarantees, leading to the cancellation of scheduled formal talks and a luncheon. The diplomatic fallout resulted in widespread media and public debate.
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Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev's decision not to shake hands with Indian player R Vaishali due to religious reasons caused controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. After the incident went viral, Yakubboev issued an apology, explaining his actions and expressing respect. He later informed other players of his beliefs to avoid misunderstandings.
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The Supreme Court has paused lawsuits seeking reclamation of temples allegedly converted to mosques during Mughal rule, pending its review of the 1991 Places of Worship Act. This freeze on trial court proceedings, including surveys, sparked opposition from Hindu parties, while the court emphasized its authority to determine the Act's scope.
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Afghanistan's star batter Ibrahim Zadran made history in the ICC Champions Trophy by scoring 177 runs off 146 balls, the highest individual score, against England in Lahore. This surpasses Ben Duckett's 165 earlier in the tournament. Zadran's remarkable innings included 12 boundaries and six sixes, making it a standout performance in the competition.
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