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• Indian golfer Kochhar started strong at the US$500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic, shooting a 6-under 66 to place himself just one shot behind leader Runchanapong Youprayong of Thailand. • Fellow Indian Aryan Roopa Anand also performed well on the first day, recording a 4-under 68 to sit tied for eighth place. • These results highlight the current strong form of Indian golfers, with Kochhar previously securing a win at the IGPL Dubai and top-five finishes in the Philippines and Japan.

• South Korea is emerging as a primary indicator of how the AI boom and rising energy costs could trigger inflation, potentially forcing central banks to resume monetary tightening. • Market sentiment is currently fragmented, with bonds focusing on inflation and energy markets on supply risks, while equities remain driven by AI-led productivity gains. • This tension highlights a disconnect between optimistic stock market projections and the cautious reality of financial conditions and currency volatility.

• On June 1, 22 Indian rowers were inducted into the TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) Development Group to enhance preparation for the 2026 Asian Games. • The ICC Board announced updates to the women's cricket calendar, including the introduction of a new tournament specifically for emerging teams. • The qualification format for the 2028 T20 World Cup has been finalized as part of the ICC's efforts to strengthen the global women's game.

• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a five‑day diplomatic tour of Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar on April 26, underscoring Beijing’s push to strengthen strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia amid intensifying great‑power competition. • Analysts quoted in regional reports said Wang’s visit aimed to counterbalance growing US influence by reinforcing economic and security cooperation, including support for infrastructure and connectivity projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. • Wang affirmed China’s commitment to ASEAN centrality in regional affairs and pledged continued dialogue on maritime disputes in the South China Sea, while also offering political backing to military‑backed governments such as Myanmar’s junta.

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Mystery of who the child known as Baby Auckland was and how he died has not been solvedA baby boy whose skeletal remains were found wrapped in a 1910 newspaper and with twine around his neck has, finally, been laid to rest.The child has become known as Baby Auckland after he was found at a property in the centre of Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Continue reading...

Mystery deepens over ‘Baby Auckland’ whose remains were found under floor of Bishop Auckland house in 2024A baby boy whose skeletal remains were found wrapped in newspaper dating back to 1910 and with twine around his neck may have been alive up to 300 years ago, an inquest has heard.The child was listed as “Baby Auckland” for an inquest into his death that was opened at the coroner’s court in Crook, County Durham, on Tuesday. Continue reading...