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sportsMay 25, 2026The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent storms

Heat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten the 2026 World Cup. They urged FIFA to update its World Cup heat-stress framework, a measure they insisted be coupled with "consistent climate action."

worldMay 25, 2026Times of India

10 baby boy names that mean successful

Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into a confident, happy and successful person. That is why many families look for baby names with powerful and inspiring meanings. Names associated with success, achievement, victory and prosperity carry a positive energy and can become a lifelong source of motivation. From timeless classics to modern favourites, here are 10 baby boy names from around the world that beautifully symbolize success and accomplishment.

cultureMay 25, 2026The Tribune

Literacy drive held at Paradise Senior Secondary School

Paradise Senior Secondary School, Babain, launched a campus-wide literacy drive titled “Read to Lead” as part of its dedicated effort to broaden students’ horizons beyond textbooks and foster a culture of lifelong learning. The initiative was formally introduced by the school’s Director Surjit Singh Saini, and Principal Bhawana Sethi, who distributed newspapers among students and shared inspiring thoughts on how regular reading shapes future leaders. “A textbook teaches you about the past, but a newspaper prepares you for the future. It is the most accessible tool a student has to bridge the gap between classroom theories and global realities,” said Surjit Singh Saini. Addressing the morning assembly, Principal Bhawana Sethi encouraged students to devote at least 15 to 20 minutes every morning to reading headlines. She emphasised that academic success, though essential, must be complemented by strong general awareness to succeed in today’s competitive world.

powerMay 24, 2026Daily Excelsior

China-Nepal team extracts first full-depth ice core from Everest summit

BEIJING, May 24: A joint China-Nepal scientific expedition has completed the first full-depth ice core drilling at the summit of Mt Everest to collect samples for understanding climate and environmental changes in ultra-high-altitude areas. Members of the joint expedition conducted scientific sampling work, including ice core drilling, on the world’s tallest mountain at an altitude of 8,848.86 metres. It took about two hours for the expedition team on Thursday to complete the first-ever full-depth ice core extraction from the summit

healthMay 24, 2026Daily Excelsior

The Silent Mental Health Crisis Among Youth

Syed Yunis Bukhari yunicare786@gmail.com In recent years, conversations around mental health have increased across India, yet for many young people, suffering continues silently behind smiles, social media posts, and academic achievements. The mental health crisis among youth has emerged as one of the most alarming yet neglected challenges of modern society. Beneath the pressure to succeed, compete, and appear perfect lies a generation struggling with anxiety, stress, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. Today’s youth are growing up in a world

worldMay 24, 2026Japan Today

Japanese woman who scaled world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy

The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains. But Naoko Watanabe, 44, says climbing is less about piling up records than enjoying an adventure, being happy and experiencing new people, food and culture. She's planning to…

worldMay 24, 2026Japan Today

The world built more coal power in 2025, but used less: report

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor, which has tracked coal power for more than a decade. Coal is a…

climateMay 24, 2026Watts Up With That

Claim: Climate Change Increases Risk of Snakebites

Direct from the manual of “let’s run models and scare the world without checking actual data” is this recent piece from our favorite fear mongering news outlet, The Guardian, titled “Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study.”

sportsMay 24, 2026Japan Today

Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, but logistics challenges remain

The risk of Ebola affecting fans at the World Cup is low, according to Dr Oliver Johnson, ‌a global health academic at King's College London, but heightened screening and travel restrictions could complicate logistics. The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, runs from June 11…

healthMay 24, 2026The Economic Times

India advises against travel to DRC, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak

India has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. This follows the World Health Organization's declaration of an Ebola outbreak as a public health emergency. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has caused no confirmed cases in India. Health authorities remain vigilant.

powerMay 24, 2026The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as Trump says not to rush

The United States is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to regional officials. They say the emerging agreement would see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. President Donald Trump says “negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner” but the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports will remain until an agreement is signed. The reopening of the strait would help address the global energy crisis caused by recent conflicts. Iran’s president says they are ready “to assure the world that we are not after a nuclear weapon.”

powerMay 24, 2026Al-Monitor

Possible Iran-US deal: What we know

The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the world might "get some good news", soon after President Donald Trump announced an agreement had been "largely negotiated" and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

climateMay 24, 2026CNET

Inside the World's Biggest Bet on Fusion Energy

Take a look inside ITER, the world's largest fusion energy project, to see how scientists from around the world are working to recreate the Sun's superpower on Earth to fuel a clean energy revolution.

worldMay 24, 2026The News International

'World will get some good news in next few hours'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the world will get some ‘good news’ in next few hours as announcement was possible later Sunday on a deal with Iran. Speaking to the...

climateMay 24, 2026Firstpost

Did you know the world’s only floating national park is in India?

Floating on the waters of Loktak Lake in Manipur, Keibul Lamjao National Park is the world’s only floating national park. Home to the rare Sangai deer and rich wetland biodiversity, this extraordinary natural wonder offers a rare glimpse into a unique ecosystem where land, water, wildlife, and culture exist together