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The remarks came after Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s appeal for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords. Asif said Pakistan would not back any agreement that went against the country’s "fundamental ideologies". The Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States in 2020 and led to the normalisation of diplomatic, economic and security relations between Israel and several Arab nations.

The upcoming 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be the most grand edition in the history of the tournament. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the global football event. The tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 host cities from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Football fans around the world are already excited for the month-long event.

US President Donald Trump is pushing several Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of a potential Iran deal. Experts, however, deem the plan unrealistic, citing the Gaza war's impact on Arab public opinion and the persistent demand for Palestinian statehood. Pakistan has already publicly rejected the proposal.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to strive for zero casualty and minimum property damage during natural disasters. He lauded the NDRF's global recognition and proactive approach, emphasizing capacity building and community participation to tackle challenges posed by climate change.

Indian science teacher Soma Mandal has been named the South Asia regional winner for the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. She is recognized for her efforts in engaging students with environmental issues and climate change action. Mandal is among nine global regional winners, with one to be chosen as the overall winner through public vote..

Absconding international drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola, apprehended in Türkiye, was reportedly using a Bulgarian passport under the alias 'Hamza'. Dola, linked to Dawood Ibrahim, has been remanded to NCB custody until May 8 after his extradition to India.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the government's resolve to dismantle drug networks after the Narcotics Control Bureau seized 349 kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai. In a significant operation, wanted drug trafficker Mohammed Salim Dola was also brought back from turkiye, marking a major success against international drug syndicates.

2-Year-Long Hunt Spanned Several Countries, Involved Int'l Agencies

Apprehended by Turkish agencies, Dola is now in NCB custody and is expected to offer investigators insight into the financial pipelines, shadow networks, and cross-border alliances sustaining his narcotics trade

This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, as also cause international humiliation

Ticket sales for the United States vs Paraguay World Cup opener are lower than expected, with only 40,934 sold by April 10, as per The Athletic. High prices seem to be the main issue. Other matches like Iran vs New Zealand are selling better. FIFA has not reduced prices, while some fans are reselling tickets below cost.

With the recent inauguration of Noida International Airport, a shake-up in leadership appears imminent. The Union Home Ministry has turned down a bid to permit foreign CEOs in greenfield airports, indicating that the Swiss CEO might need to step aside for an Indian national.

State Refiners Largest Buyers Of Russian Fuel

India has new suppliers lined up. But the real question is how much more it will have to pay if Gulf supplies are disrupted

Delhi Police crime branch has dismantled a sophisticated arms trafficking network operating between Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives. Seized were 21 high-end foreign weapons, including a Czech submachine gun and specialized pistols, suspected to be destined for criminal gangs for targeted killings across north India.