Ronaldo, 41, becomes oldest scorer in World Cup knockout stage with penalty vs Croatia

UNESCO Warns Pakistan of Delisting Taxila Over Cement Use on Ancient Walls

Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakistan's Punjab province, is facing a delisting warning from the United Nations over improper conservation practices. Pakistani authorities used cement on the walls of the Vedic-era archaeological site, which experts consider damaging to ancient structures. The site, located in Rawalpindi district, encompasses a vast range of historical remains including a Mesolithic cave, early settlement ruins, Buddhist monasteries, and a mosque and madrassa. UNESCO has flagged the use of modern cement as incompatible with internationally accepted heritage preservation standards. The warning signals that Taxila could lose its World Heritage status if corrective measures are not taken.

Portugal Beat Croatia 2-1 as Ronaldo and Ramos Stage Late Comeback

Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup match. Croatia took the lead through Ivan Perišić, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalized via a penalty, becoming the oldest scorer in the tournament's history. A late header from Gonçalo Ramos sealed the comeback win for Portugal. Croatia's hopes of a late equalizer were dashed by a controversial offside decision, bringing a bitter end to what may be Luka Modrić's final World Cup campaign.

Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Outside UN Headquarters in New York

A Tibetan man identified as Lobga Rangzen set himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan in what appears to be a political protest. Witnesses saw him engulfed in flames while carrying a Tibetan flag before emergency services rushed to the scene. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Leaflets recovered nearby bore the slogan 'China Out of Tibet,' linking the act to the long-running Tibetan independence movement.

In Chhattisgarh’s dense Hasdeo forests, environmental nod granted for mining in Kente extension coal block