MCDONALD’S LAUNCHES WORLD CUP MEAL AND COLLECTIBLE CUPS AHEAD OF 2026 FIFA TOURNAMENT KICKOFF. (PHOTO).

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McDonald’s launches World Cup meal and collectible cups ahead of 2026 FIFA tournament kickoff McDonald’s is launching limited-time World Cup meals and collectibles ahead of the FIFA tournament kickoff on June 11, as excitement builds for the expanded 48-team competition co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The fast-food chain, returning as an official tournament sponsor, will roll out its World Cup-themed menu nationwide starting June 4. Customers can choose between a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal, both served with a special gold-packaged Big Mac Sauce. As part of the promotion, McDonald’s is also releasing collectible cups featuring nine global soccer stars and cultural icons. The lineup includes Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, Santiago Gimenez, and the brand’s mascot Grimace. The company said the campaign is designed to celebrate global fan culture and the shared excitement around ...

BANGLADESH NATIONAL CITIZEN PARTY LEADER HASNAT ABDULLAH HAS TRIGGERED A DIPLOMATIC AND SECURITY CONTROVERSY AFTER MAKING A PROVOCATIVE STATEMENT SUGGESTING THAT ANTI INDIA FORCES COULD BE SHELTERED TO ISOLATE INDIA’S NORTHEAST. (PHOTO).


 Bangladesh National Citizen Party Leader Hasnat Abdullah has triggered a diplomatic and security controversy after making a provocative statement suggesting that anti India forces could be sheltered to isolate India’s Northeast. 

The remark was made during a public event in Dhaka and reportedly received applause from sections of the audience, raising serious concerns across the region.


The statement has revived fears related to cross border security and stability in Northeast India, an area that has historically faced challenges linked to insurgency and external interference. Observers have described the comment as highly sensitive, especially at a time when regional cooperation and trust are crucial for peace and development.


Reacting strongly, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the remarks, calling them irresponsible and dangerous. He warned that such statements threaten regional harmony and undermine efforts made over the years to stabilise the Northeast and strengthen ties between neighbouring countries.


The incident has drawn attention from security analysts and policymakers, who see the comment as a reminder of lingering geopolitical vulnerabilities in South Asia. Calls are now growing for diplomatic clarity and restraint to prevent further escalation and to safeguard long term regional peace.

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