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Indian court blocks Pernod Ricard from New Delhi alcohol market

A New Delhi tribunal denied the French drinks giant permission to resume sales in the Indian capital, compounding its legal and tax troubles in the country.

  • New Delhi tribunal rejected Pernod Ricard's bid to resume sales in the capital.
  • The French group faces multiple tax and legal investigations across India.
  • India is a key growth market for global premium spirits producers.

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Britain boosts anti-drone missiles stockpile against Iranian threat

British troops in the Middle East have shot down over 100 drones since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began in February. Hundreds of new high-tech missiles are now being shipped to replenish stocks.

  • Britain is sending hundreds of high-tech anti-drone missiles to its Middle East units.
  • British troops have intercepted more than 100 drones since the conflict began in February.
  • The build-up responds to growing risk of Iranian or proxy attacks on coalition bases.

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Australia to receive just three second-hand US nuclear submarines

The AUKUS submarine ambitions shrink once more: Canberra will acquire only three used Virginia-class submarines from the United States.

  • Australia will buy only three second-hand US nuclear submarines, fewer than originally planned.
  • The AUKUS contract has been revised downward multiple times since its 2021 launch.
  • The reduced naval capacity comes amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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A Swiss pool charges outsiders double after repeated disturbances

The Porrentruy lido in canton Jura introduced dual-tier pricing last summer after visitors caused repeated incidents, and the rule is still in force.

  • Porrentruy's public pool charges non-residents double the entry fee for locals.
  • The rule followed incidents involving alcohol, loud music and aggressive behaviour.
  • The move is legal in Switzerland but has drawn accusations of indirect discrimination.

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Moscow and the Taliban sign a military cooperation agreement

Russia, the only country to officially recognise the Taliban government, has formalised a security alliance with Kabul at a Kremlin-hosted forum.

  • Shoigu and the Taliban defence minister signed the accord in Moscow on 27 May.
  • Russia is the only state that officially recognises the Taliban government.
  • The deal aims to extend Russian influence in Central Asia and counter Western presence.

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Top US senator backs Romania after Galați drone incident

James Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reaffirmed collective Allied responsibility for security after a Russian drone struck a residential building in Galați.

  • Senator James Risch, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed support for Romania after the Galați drone crash.
  • Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu welcomed the message; the Foreign Ministry announced an unspecified diplomatic premiere.
  • ISW assessed this as the first Russian drone strike to injure civilians on NATO territory since the invasion began.

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Budapest crisis: President Sulyok rejects Magyar's resignation ultimatum

Tamás Sulyok says he will wait for a Venice Commission opinion before acting, openly defying the deadline set by Prime Minister Péter Magyar.

  • Sulyok refuses to step down after Magyar's ultimatum deadline expires.
  • The Hungarian president invokes the Constitution and awaits a Venice Commission opinion.
  • Budapest's political crisis deepens with no immediate resolution in sight.

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Magyar to visit Hungary's president Monday, as resignation deadline expires

Prime Minister Peter Magyar and the justice minister will call on President Tamas Sulyok at 8 a.m., right after the resignation ultimatum runs out at midnight.

  • Magyar and the justice minister will visit President Sulyok on Monday at 8 a.m.
  • The deadline for Sulyok's resignation expires Sunday at midnight.
  • Magyar has not announced what happens if the president refuses to step down.

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Iran's president reportedly resigns, but the news remains unconfirmed

Masoud Pezeshkian is said to have sent a resignation letter to the Office of the Supreme Leader, according to Iran International. No official confirmation has been issued.

  • Pezeshkian reportedly sent a resignation letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei's office on Sunday.
  • The claim comes from a single unnamed source cited by Iran International — no official confirmation exists.
  • Elected as a reformist in 2024, Pezeshkian has operated under the effective authority of Khamenei throughout his term.

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FlixBus revives Poland's route 666, the so-called "road to hell"

Suspended in 2023 after religious groups protested the number, the Kraków–Hel Peninsula bus line is back on the road.

  • FlixBus is reinstating route 666 in Poland, connecting Kraków to the Hel Peninsula, after suspending it in 2023.
  • The suspension followed protests by religious groups over the route's number.
  • The revival has drawn immediate public attention, turning the controversial number into free publicity.

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