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  • After Indus Waters Treaty abeyance, Pakistan floating threat narrative of ‘what if China stops Brahmaputra flow’: Himanta

    After Indus Waters Treaty abeyance, Pakistan floating threat narrative of ‘what if China stops Brahmaputra flow’: Himanta

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) said that after India put the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, Pakistan is weaving a new “manufactured threat” narrative of what will happen if China stops Brahmaputra’s flow into the country.



    Reacting to a Pakistani official’s threat that China can also halt the flow of the River Brahmaputra into India, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday described the remark as Islamabad’s new “scare tactic” and said the water body grows after entering the country. He said China contributes only 30-35 percent of the river’s total flow

    Sarma’s response came after a senior aide to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Ihsaan Afzal, reportedly said that, on the lines of India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, China can take similar measures by stalling the flow of the river, reported ANI.

    Himanta Biswa Sarma said Pakistan is “spinning another manufactured threat”.

    “What if China stops the Brahmaputra Water to India? A Response to Pakistan’s New Scare Narrative. After India decisively moved away from the outdated Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan is now spinning another manufactured threat: What if China stops the Brahmaputra’s water to India? Let’s dismantle this myth — not with fear, but with facts and national clarity: Brahmaputra: A River That Grows in India — Not Shrinks,” he wrote on X.

  • Fernandes rejects Al-Hilal offer to stay at Man United, Martinez see Germany as a test

    PRESS CONFERENCE WITH PORTUGAL COACH ROBERTO MARTINEZ AND PORTUGAL MIDFIELDER BRUNO FERNANDES

    RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SHOTLIST AND SCRIPT

    SHOWS: MUNICH, GERMANY (JUNE 3, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all)

    1. VARIOUS OF PORTUGAL COACH, ROBERTO MARTINEZ, ENTERING PRESS CONFERENCE

    2. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL COACH, ROBERTO MARTINEZ, SAYING:

    “I look at the 28 games we’ve played, the team has always been committed. We have the most points, the most goals, and the most wins over 28 matches that the squad has had for decades. And that’s what a coach focuses on and works on. We’re where we want to be, the final phase of the Nations League, which is the most demanding part of this competition. After eight matches, I think it’s a match that we need to continue towards our objective, which is to win international titles, and now we have that chance. But on top of that, in just 12 months, we’ll have a shot at the World Cup. So, the idea I have is to look at the full picture and to keep preparing the squad to the highest level.”

    3. PRESS CONFERENCE

    4. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL COACH, ROBERTO MARTINEZ, SAYING:

    “Both of the teams (Germany and Portugal) like to take risks and get deep in the opponents’ penalty area. So, I think what we and Germany are able to do in the area is what will make the difference. It will be the minute details. So, I think for neutral fans, it is going to be a very interesting match.”

    5. MARTINEZ IN CAMERA VIEWFINDER

    6. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL COACH, ROBERTO MARTINEZ, ON AVAILABILITY OF PSG PLAYERS COMING OFF WINNING THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, SAYING:

    “It is really important to us that Joao (Neves), Vitinha, Goncalo (Ramos), and Nuno (Mendes) won the Nations League [Champions League]. It was a big moment, and it is a contagious feeling of positive energy that is contagious. It’s also important to see they have adapted well. The first day was a general training session. They had a good session today. Now we will have to evaluate them over the next 24 hours. Because if we want to win the Nations League, there are two matches over four days and so we need to manage all the players and their energy levels, the connections, tactical aspects that we will need to use in the match will play into the decision. But what I can say is that the emotional aspect is important. But the decision will have to wait until tomorrow so we can fully evaluate the physical aspects, over the emotional aspect, which is clearly unmatched.”

    7. PRESS CONFERENCE

    8. MARTINEZ LEAVING PRESS CONFERENCE

    9. VARIOUS OF PORTUGAL MIDFIELDER, BRUNO FERNANDES, ENTERING PRESS CONFERENCE

    10. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL MIDFIELDER, BRUNO FERNANDES, SAYING:

    “The past is in the past. We want to write a new story, and that starts with winning this match so we can go to the final. We know we will be facing one of the best teams in the world, but so are we. We want to play to our strengths as best we can to get the result we need. We have lots of players who can pull off heroic feats. That’s why I think if one player or another has an inspired moment, we have players who can put us over the line. But we know how hard we have to work as a team to beat this great squad we are facing.”

    11. PRESS CONFERENCE

    12. (SOUNDBITE) (English) PORTUGAL MIDFIELDER, BRUNO FERNANDES, ON CRISTIANO RONALDO, SAYING:

    “No, the role for Cristiano (Ronaldo) is always the same. Scoring goals. That’s what he does best. He’s the best goal scorer in the world. He wants to get more and more goals into his locker. And we’re very happy that he can do it every time he steps on the pitch. He’s also the top scorer for our national team. He wants to improve that number so no one can catch him. And hopefully for us, he’s going to keep scoring and tomorrow is going to be one of those days.”

    13. PRESS CONFERENCE

    14. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL MIDFIELDER, BRUNO FERNANDES, ON TURNING DOWN OFFER TO JOIN AL-HILAL, SAYING:

    “There was that possibility, the president of Al-Hilal called me about a month ago to ask me about the possibility of my transferring there. There was a waiting period so that I could think about what I wanted for the future. Like I always say, I would be open to it if Manchester United thought it was time to move on. I would have been open to doing it. I spoke with coach Ruben Amorim throughout, and he tried to talk me out of going. I spoke with the club. The club said they would not be willing to sell me, it would only happen if I wanted to leave, but it was not an issue of finance. As for me, it was a very ambitious offer. The president spoke with me and he was really spectacular. I never spoke numbers with the president. This came later with the business side. And I just needed to decide after speaking with my wife and my family, to decide if it was what we wanted for our future. The only thing my wife asked me was what my personal goals were and what I wanted to do with my career.”

    15. WHITE FLASH

    16. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL MIDFIELDER, BRUNO FERNANDES, ON TURNING DOWN OFFER TO JOIN AL-HILAL, SAYING:

    “Put simply, I want to keep myself at the highest level, playing in the big competitions because I feel capable of doing that. And I want to be happy and do what I love to do. So, for better or for worse, I still really love this sport, but it’s the way I see soccer, my life and my future. And I am happy with my decision.”

    17. FERNANDES LEAVING PRESS CONFERENCE

    STORY: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes turned down the opportunity to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in order to keep playing “at the highest level”, he said on Tuesday (June 3).

    The Portuguese midfielder admitted that he had considered the move, which media reports said was worth four times his current salary, after being contacted by Al-Hilal’s president.

    “There was that possibility, the president of Al-Hilal called me a month ago to ask me about it,” Fernandes, who is preparing to face Germany with Portugal, told reporters on Tuesday.

    “It was a big offer, very ambitious. There was a waiting period for me to think about the future.”

    Fernandes ultimately decided to stay at United and said he was motivated by his desire to continue playing at the top level and encouraged by his family and the club’s coach Ruben Amorim.

    Looking forward to the Nations League match against Germany, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said he expects an entertaining match with both teams playing aggressively.

    “I think what we and Germany are able to do in the area is what will make the difference. It will be the minute details. So, I think for neutral fans, it is going to be a very interesting match,” Martinez said.

    Though he has two matches to win before they can hoist any Nations League hardware, Martinez also said he is looking forward to the 2026 World Cup.

    “I think it’s a match that we need to continue towards our objective which is to win international titles and now we have that chance. But on top of that, in just 12 months, we’ll have a shot at the World Cup. So, the idea I have is to look at the full picture and to keep preparing the squad to the highest level,” Martinez said.

    (Production: Ayhan Uyanik, Kurt Michael Hall)

  • Nancy Wilson Launches Search For Heart’s Missing Guitars


    Guitars are more than just blocks of wood with strings attached. They are tethers to a musician’s heart…soul even! So when instruments are stolen or go missing, it’s not only someone’s livelihood that’s at stake but also a piece of themselves. The most recent victim is the iconic American rock band Heart.

    A couple guitars went missing on the eve of their tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Nancy Wilson posted a statement on her socials asking for any information regarding their lost items.

    The statements reads

    HEART MEMBERS REPORT THEFT OF CUSTOM INSTRUMENTS AHEAD OF TOUR LAUNCH
    REWARD OFFERED FOR SAFE RETURN- NO QUESTIONS ASKED

    On the eve of their highly anticipated tour launch at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, members of the legendary rock band Heart were devastated to discover that two irreplaceable instruments were stolen from the venue, where gear had been set up the day prior to the show.

    Among the missing items is a custom-built, one-of-a-kind purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with a hand-painted headstock, crafted specifically for Nancy Wilson. Also taken was a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years.

    “These instruments are more than just tools of our trade – they’re extensions of our musical souls,” said Nancy Wilson. “The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul’s mandolin has been with him for decades. We’re heartbroken, and we’re asking for their safe return-no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.”

    A reward is being offered for any information leading to their return. Anyone with knowledge of the theft or whereabouts of the instruments is urged to come forward.

    PLEASE CONTACT TONY MOON (TONYMOON@ME.COM) WITH ANY INFORMATION.

  • Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

    Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return.

    The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years.

    “These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they’re extensions of our musical souls,” Nancy Wilson said in a statement issued by the group. “We’re heartbroken, and we’re asking for their safe return— no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.”

    Heart is led by Wilson and her sister, Ann, who have made music together since the ’70s and have had hits like “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You” and “Alone.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.

  • Hina Khan Gets Married To Longtime Beau Rocky Jaiswal: “Forever Sealed In Love And Law”

    Hina Khan shared wedding pictures with Rocky Jaiswal, announcing their marriage on social media.

    The couple had an intimate wedding, both dressed in pastel ensembles, reflecting minimalistic style.

    Hina expressed her joy in a heartfelt note about their bond, built over a decade of love

    Hina Khan surprised fans as she shared a series of pictures with her now husband Rocky Jaiswal, earlier today. Sharing a glimpse of her intimate wedding, Hina was the perfect minimalistic bride, wrapped in love.

    She penned a heartfelt note to express her joy for their special day. They have been seeing each other for 13 years, and Rocky has stood by her like a steady rock during the actress’s cancer recovery.

    What’s Happening

    • Hina Khan shared an official update on her social media with a series of wedding pictures with Rocky Jaiswal.
    • The couple had an intimate wedding, and both of them were styled in pastel ensembles.
    • Hina’s caption read, “From two different worlds, we built a universe of love. Our differences faded, and our hearts aligned, creating a bond to last lifetimes. We are our home, our light, our hope and together, we transcend all barriers. Today, our union is forever sealed in love and law. We seek your blessings and wishes as wife and husband.”
      Hina Khan And Rocky Jaiswal’s Love Story
    • The lovely couple met on the sets of Hina’s hit television show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. While Hina played the lead character Akshara, Rocky was a supervising producer. As friendship turned into romance, they announced their relationship in 2017.

  • India vs Thailand HIGHLIGHTS, FIFA international friendly: Blue Tigers suffer 0-2 loss ahead of AFC Asian Cup qualifier

    Catch Sportstar’s highlights of the India vs Thailand FIFA international friendly played at the Thammasat Stadium


    India loses to Thailand in FIFA international friendly ahead of Asian Cup Qualifier
    The Indian men’s football team had a poor outing on Wednesday as it fell to a 0-2 defeat against Thailand in their FIFA International Friendly match at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani.

    FT Summary!India started the second half with a positive intent, creating some scoring opportunities early but the Blue Tigers lacked their finishing boots and could not find a way past the Thailand defence. Chhetri had a penalty shout in the 48th minute but he was denied by the referee. Thailand sealed all three points when Arjvirai found a second in the 59th minute. Chhangte and Colaco had chances to find a goal but could not hit the target. Ashique Kuruniyan was another positive presence in the Indian forward line but he also could not create anything substantial. It is not the best of results for India as it travels to Hong Kong next for its AFC Asian Cup qualifier on June 10. 

    • FULL-TIME!Goals from Davis, Arjvirai give Thailand a 2-0 win against India in this FIFA international friendly.