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Just Fontaine Scored 13 Goals in a Single World Cup: Can Messi and Mbappé Break This Record?

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Star players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are not only competing for the Golden Boot but are also vying to set the record for the most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup edition. Kathmandu, June 25 – Alongside the question of which team will win the FIFA World Cup this time, intense attention is focused on who will claim the individual Golden Boot award. Four of the world’s top football stars are leading the race to become the tournament’s top scorer and claim this personal accolade: Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi (8 goals), France’s captain Kylian Mbappé (7 goals), Norway’s striker Erling Haaland (7 goals), and England’s captain Harry Kane (6 goals).

The historic record held by Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals in a single World Cup, remains a significant benchmark whenever the Golden Boot is discussed. Messi holds the all-time World Cup scoring record with 21 goals, followed closely by Mbappé with 19. However, the feat of netting 13 goals in one World Cup edition is particularly remarkable. In the 1958 FIFA World Cup held in Sweden, French striker Just Fontaine set this record by scoring 13 goals — a unique achievement that still stands today.

Fontaine’s record was achieved in his sole World Cup appearance, solidifying his status as the top single-tournament goalscorer. Since then, although numerous football stars have graced the tournament, none have been able to surpass this milestone. Even football legend Pelé, who won three World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970, never approached Fontaine’s goal-scoring prowess in a single edition. The big question capturing everyone’s attention now is: Will Messi or Mbappé be able to break Just Fontaine’s remarkable record?

Corruption Case Filed Against Employee Hiralal Kafle of Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality

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June 25, Kathmandu – A corruption case has been registered at the Special Court in Kathmandu against Hiralal Kafle, an employee of Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality in Syangja. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed charges against Kafle for presenting a forged educational certificate to secure his appointment in the municipality.

According to the commission’s charge sheet, Kafle submitted a fake educational certificate claiming he had passed the equivalent of the SLC examination, the H.S.L.C, in 1998 from the Board of Secondary Education in Guwahati, Assam, India. This forgery was used to obtain appointment and subsequent promotion to the assistant level fifth grade in the municipality.

US Warns of Intensifying Attacks on Iran

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June 25, Kathmandu – The US military has reported carrying out attacks on Iran for the second consecutive night, targeting approximately 90 sites across the country. The US Central Command shared videos of these strikes on X. According to the Central Command, the objective of these attacks is to further diminish Iran’s capability to target commercial ships and innocent sailors in the Strait of Hormuz. The targeted sites included air defense systems, coastal surveillance equipment, missile and drone storage facilities. Additionally, naval capabilities and military logistic structures within Iran’s coastal regions were also targeted. The Central Command indicated that these new attacks were conducted as a follow-up to the successful offensive strikes carried out the previous night.

Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed its involvement, reporting retaliatory strikes against US military bases located in Kuwait and Bahrain during the night. The IRGC characterized this response as a punishment for what it called a US-initiated ceasefire violation. The organization also warned that if the US continues its attacks, Iran would target other American installations in the region as well.

Just hours before these attacks, US President Donald Trump had threatened to inflict significant damage on Iran. Trump stated that the US strikes were in response to Iran’s bombing of ships in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of even harsher responses to any future repetitions of such actions.

According to Iranian media, explosions were heard in the country’s southern coastal regions. Iranian-controlled islands in the Persian Gulf were targeted. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, reacted on X, stating, “America has yet to learn that it must pay the price for making threats and breaking promises. If you attack, you will face counterattacks. Do not engage in pointless agitation, or you will face even deeper crises. The Strait of Hormuz will only remain open under Iranian control and will not open based on American threats.”

The US Central Command stated that Iran had targeted three commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US to respond with attacks. Conversely, Iran reported retaliatory attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday morning. Responding to President Trump’s comments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “We do not respond to insults with insults. We will respond to actions fearlessly and with full courage.”

Nepali Team Farewelled Ahead of ACC U-19 Women’s Premier Cup in Malaysia

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June 25, Kathmandu – The Nepali cricket team participating in the upcoming ACC U-19 Women’s Premier Cup cricket tournament in Malaysia was bid farewell in a grand ceremony. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) hosted the event on Thursday to send off the team. On this occasion, CAN Vice President Roshan Singh and Treasurer Padam Khadka extended their best wishes to the squad.

Treasurer Khadka expressed confidence that the team would advance to the U-19 World Cup and wished the Nepali women’s cricket team success in the forthcoming competition. Coach Mahesh Prasad Rizal provided insights into the team’s preparation, stating, “This tournament is very important for us, and we are aiming for an excellent performance. Additionally, it poses the challenge of continuing the legacy we have established previously.”

CAN Vice President Roshan Singh remarked that with the continuous improvement in U-19 cricket standards, the Nepali team is expected to achieve outstanding success in this competition. The tournament will commence on June 27, where Nepal will compete in the group stage against Qatar, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

The Nepali squad includes captain Sony Pakhrin, Sana Pravin, Alisa Kumari Yadav, Savitri Dhami, Manisha Upadhyay, Rachana Chaudhary, Riya Sharma, Anu Kadayat, Tirsana Bishwakarma, Krishma Gurung, Anjali Pathak, Manisha Chaudhary, Sneha Mahara, and Karuna Bista.

ADB Fully Committed to Supporting Nepal’s Priorities and Reform Agenda

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On the occasion of the 60-year partnership between Nepal and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa recently visited Nepal. Serving as ADB President since 2025, Asakawa was also a special advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Visiting Nepal amid a new political environment, he signaled the beginning of a new chapter in ADB’s collaboration with the country.

During his two-day visit to Kathmandu, he met with Prime Minister Balendra Shah, reaffirming ADB’s commitment to supporting the government’s ambitious reform agenda and to increasing assistance. The visit also saw the signing of two major loan agreements worth $165 million (approximately NPR 2.5 billion).

In this context, Janardan Baral conducted a special interview with ADB President Asakawa to discuss the primary objectives of his visit, various aspects of the long-term Nepal-ADB partnership, and his vision for Nepal’s economic development:

After the 2015 earthquake, former ADB President Takehiko Nakao visited Nepal in 2016. Ten years later, you have come. What is the main purpose of your visit? What achievements can Nepalese expect?

Personally, this visit is a great opportunity for me. I first visited Nepal as a backpacker student in 1990. Since then, the changes in the country have been astonishing. I was eager to witness this transformation myself.

My visit had several objectives. Most importantly, we are deeply grateful for the 60-year partnership with Nepal. Building on this strong foundation, we want to further expand and strengthen our future cooperation. Especially, we aim to leverage the momentum for reform, stability, and resilience in Nepal to advance effective collaboration.

Second, we want to ensure that our commitments deliver real and tangible results in Nepal. Under Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s leadership, the government is focusing closely on citizens and measurable outcomes.

In this context, our assistance is being expanded. I have committed to providing $240 million in concessional loans by 2029. This support aligns closely with the government’s priorities and reform agenda. In meetings with country leaders, I expressed our strong support for intensive partnership and the reform agenda. I also assured full coordination between our strategy and the government’s priorities.

A visible outcome from this visit was my inspection of the renewable energy grid at the Nepal Electricity Authority. This grid has been modernized using cutting-edge technology. I also visited the World Citizen Secondary School, rebuilt with safe infrastructure and now operated as a digital and AI-friendly institution.

During meetings with the Finance Minister, loan agreements worth $165 million were signed between the Nepalese government and ADB. Of this, $115 million will be spent on water supply and sanitation, while the remainder will be invested in modernizing customs and logistics sectors to enhance Nepal’s trade efficiency.

Nepal is a founding member of ADB. The partnership began in 1968 with a technical assistance grant and in 1969 with a concessional loan for aviation development. Today, ADB is Nepal’s largest development partner. How do you evaluate this partnership? What would you consider its greatest achievement?

It is difficult to identify a single greatest achievement of our partnership because we have worked across many sectors. We take pride in being Nepal’s largest development partner. To date, our total assistance has exceeded $900 million, with an active portfolio of $390 million.

We have supported all major sectors in Nepal, so it’s hard to give a simple answer to your question. However, in my view, our main achievement is collaboratively building a strong foundation for Nepal’s future development.

In particular, by investing in inclusive and resilient infrastructure such as transport and energy, we have connected underserved communities to services and opportunities, delivered development benefits to the poorest citizens, and laid the groundwork for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Certainly, we have also made significant contributions in education and other areas. Going forward, we will continue prioritizing infrastructure that yields direct benefits to people and support further inclusive and sustainable development.

Nepal is a new federal republic, and following the youth movement last September, significant political changes occurred. How do you see Nepal’s economic transformation over the next decade? Can an increase in ADB assistance be expected?

I am excited by the tremendous potential of Nepal’s young generation. The current government has a strong policy mandate and unprecedented opportunity for transformation. However, if quality employment is not increased, social conflicts may arise.

Therefore, we prioritize the government’s efforts to create quality jobs for youth. This requires investment in infrastructure, education, and skills training. Development of the private sector must be emphasized, and policy reforms should foster an environment attractive to private capital.

We are happy to support the government’s economic initiatives. Our flagship results-based lending program, “REACH” (Reform to Accelerate Investment and Scale Employment), aims to create a market-friendly environment, attract private capital, and accelerate digitalization across all sectors of the economy.

ADB and the World Bank have jointly developed a National Partnership Framework for Nepal and are increasing collaboration on projects. What outcomes can be expected from this cooperation between the two multilateral development banks?

For the first time in Nepal, ADB and the World Bank have jointly prepared a coordinated national partnership strategy and framework. These two banks together account for 70% of Nepal’s total development assistance. This joint initiative is expected to deliver more impactful results with fewer resources.

I currently lead the “REACH” project, which operates within a fully mutual dependency structure between the two banks. Possibly for the first time in global development finance history, such a practice is being implemented. It will reduce unnecessary duplication and delays, providing partners the convenience of working with a single institution.

Under this arrangement, ADB is responsible for the design, implementation, and supervision of the project. Another project focused on digital transformation is following a similar model. This enables more efficient and effective collaboration, lowering transaction costs for countries.

I also chair the group of heads of major multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and European Bank. I am committed to making the MDB community more efficient and effective for member countries. We are working to establish integrated systems to eliminate duplication and enhance coordination.

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Government Tightens Regulations on Higher Education Consultancies in Nepal: Key Provisions of New Guidelines

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The government has approved new guidelines requiring educational consultancy institutions, commonly known as ‘consultancies,’ to submit a security deposit of NPR 2.5 million. Consultancy organizations have expressed concerns that this measure may increase the expenses for students going abroad. They argue that the government introduced the regulations unilaterally and that some provisions may be difficult to implement in practice. However, government officials maintain that the guidelines will bring these institutions under legal scrutiny and help prevent fraud against students.

Although approximately 760 educational consultancy agencies have received approval from the Ministry of Education, the Nepal Educational Consultancy Association (ECAN) reports that around 5,000 institutions operate with approval from provincial and company registration offices. With the new guidelines, it is mandated that no consultancy services may be run without permission from the Ministry of Education. Furthermore, language instruction and preparatory classes will now be regulated by provincial or local governments.

The guidelines, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, also require the establishment of a special mechanism to address complaints from students sent abroad through consultancies. To operate consultancy services, institutions must now post a security deposit of NPR 2.5 million. Additionally, consultancy staff must have at least a bachelor’s degree and formal training in counseling.

All financial transactions with students must be conducted entirely through digital means to increase transparency, and consultancies have been tasked with playing a responsible role in student protection. The new regulations also include provisions obligating consultancies to provide compensation if a student encounters difficulties abroad or if the affiliated educational institution is declared illegal.

Morocco Suffers Major Blow Ahead of World Cup Quarterfinals; Ismaila Sarr to Miss Crucial Match Against France

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June 25, Kathmandu – Morocco’s national team has faced a significant setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match. Key player Ismaila Sarr is confirmed to miss the decisive game against France due to injury. Head coach Mohammed Uhbi confirmed that Sarr will not participate in Thursday’s match in Boston as he has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury. “Except for Sarr, all other players are fully fit. This match has come too soon for him, but I hope he will not have to miss the remainder of the tournament,” Uhbi stated.

Sarr sustained the hamstring injury during Morocco’s 3-0 victory over Canada in the round of 16, forcing him off the field. Recently transferred from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven to German club Bayern Munich on a five-year loan deal worth nearly 50 million euros, Sarr has been one of Morocco’s standout performers in this World Cup. He scored in all three group stage matches and successfully converted the decisive penalty in the shootout against the Netherlands in the round of 32.

In Sarr’s place, Sofiane Rahimi, who scored against Canada, is likely to be included in the starting lineup against France. Coach Uhbi emphasized that the team is not satisfied just to reach the quarterfinals. “Our goal is to win tomorrow’s game and advance to the semifinals. We do not accept thinking that just reaching this stage is enough,” he clearly stated.

Meanwhile, Morocco’s star Brahim Diaz expressed full confidence in his team’s readiness to challenge France. “France is among the top contenders for the title, but we are capable of competing against them. That is why we have come this far. I have complete faith in our team,” he said. Morocco aims to avenge their 2-0 semifinal loss to France in the 2022 World Cup and return to the final four once again on the field.

Meta Introduces ‘AI Disclosure Tag’ for Facebook and Instagram Ads

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Meta has introduced a new label or tag for AI-generated content included in advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. This change aligns with recent general updates the company made to its advertising disclosure list. Going forward, ads on Facebook and Instagram created using AI tools will include a disclosure element within the ‘About This Ad’ section. Users can view this information by tapping the ‘three-dot’ menu located at the top of any promoted post.

According to Meta, to enhance transparency around AI-generated content, the company will automatically label ads created or edited using both its own AI tools as well as third-party generative AI tools such as Photoshop and DALL·E. When advertisers use features like background generation, image generation, or ad animation to create or significantly edit any photo or video, Meta will automatically apply an ‘AI Info’ label to such ads.

Similarly, if an ad is found to have been created or edited using third-party generative AI tools, Meta will apply these labels to those ads as well. To detect the use of external AI tools, Meta will utilize a system known as ‘CeTUPA.’ When this system identifies relevant metadata, the content will be labeled accordingly.

Meta stated that it will continue refining this labeling approach in collaboration with advertisers, policy stakeholders, and industry partners to meet community expectations and keep pace with AI technology development. This latest update follows Meta’s recent change replacing the label on its in-stream ads from ‘Sponsored’ to ‘Ad.’ The new system aims to provide greater clarity regarding AI-generated content, helping to signal or prevent potentially misleading or false representations within ads. Meta has already implemented AI disclosure tags for organic content posted by regular users.

How Are Gulf Countries Advising Their Citizens Amid Rising Tensions Between the US and Iran?

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File Photo, 25 Ashar, Kathmandu – As tensions escalate between Iran and the United States in East Asia, other Gulf nations have also come under the impact. Reports indicate that Iran has commenced retaliatory actions targeting US military outposts in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain in response to American attacks. In light of this situation, these countries have issued instructions for their citizens to remain calm and stay safe.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior released a message on the social media platform X, stating, “Siren alerts have been activated for security reasons. We urge the general public to stay calm and seek shelter in nearby safe locations.” The announcement also emphasized that citizens should rely solely on information from official sources.

Kuwait’s military confirmed that its air defense system is currently active. A post on X noted, “Kuwait’s air defense system has so far successfully intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks.” Security officials have urged civilians to adhere to their safety guidelines. A military officer, responding to the sound of explosions, said, “These are part of the air defense system’s efforts to thwart enemy attacks, so there is no cause for alarm.” He further requested that people avoid approaching any debris from the operations, refrain from photographing or filming, and not share any such content on social media platforms.

Six European Teams Among Eight Quarterfinalists in the World Cup

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Out of the 16 teams from Europe that competed in the World Cup, 6 have advanced to the quarterfinals. Having 6 European teams among the 8 quarterfinalists clearly demonstrates the dominance of European squads in the tournament. Kathmandu, 25 Asar. The World Cup, hosted in the United States and Mexico in North America, has featured a record 48 nations competing. Following the group stage, round of 32, and pre-quarterfinal matches, the 23rd edition of the World Cup clearly highlights the supremacy of European teams.

In the early group stage matches, Asian teams showed some promising signs, while 9 of the 10 African teams qualified for the knockout rounds, indicating growth in the level of African squads. During the round of 32, all three host nations secured victories, raising expectations for their continued progress. However, after the pre-quarterfinals, the host countries’ campaigns ended. Two African teams reached the pre-quarterfinals, but only one advanced to the quarterfinals.

South America, alongside Europe, is also known to be a strong region, with four teams reaching the pre-quarterfinals. Still, only reigning champions Argentina progressed to the quarterfinals. As in previous tournaments, European teams continue to dominate the quarterfinal stage. Of the 16 European teams that participated, 6 have made it to the quarterfinals. The presence of 6 European teams among the final 8 teams confirms Europe’s continued supremacy in this World Cup.

Among these are former runner-up and two-time champion France, as well as one-time champions England, Spain, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland, all of which have secured their places in the last eight. Although teams from various continents have delivered standout performances in the preliminary stages of the 2026 World Cup, the final phase has clearly been dominated by European sides. France and England have consistently reached the quarterfinals, while Spain, the 2010 champions, returned after 16 years; Belgium returned after 8 years; Switzerland after 72 years; and Norway reached the quarterfinals for the first time in their history.

In the quarterfinals, two matches will feature solely European teams, while the other two matches will see teams from different continents face off. Spain, Belgium, Norway, and England will contest the all-European quarterfinal matches, guaranteeing at least two European teams will advance to the semifinals. The remaining two European teams will compete against African (Morocco) and Latin American (Argentina) teams for semifinal spots. The first quarterfinal will see former runner-up France take on 2022 semifinalist Morocco, while Switzerland will face reigning champion Argentina. If Morocco or Argentina win, a non-European team will reach the semifinals. Should France and Switzerland also win, all four semifinalists will be European.

The last time four European teams reached the semifinals was in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia, where France defeated Belgium and Croatia overcame England to reach the final. Similarly, in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, European teams Italy, France, Portugal, and hosts Germany made the semifinals. Italy went on to defeat France to claim their fourth World Cup title. If Morocco and Argentina win, the semifinals will feature representatives from three different continents, increasing the chance of a final between two different continental teams. From the outset of the tournament, former runner-up France was considered a strong contender for the title, with reigning champions Argentina aiming to defend their crown. Additionally, former champions Spain and England remain in contention. Dark horse teams such as Belgium, Norway, and Morocco have also emerged as contenders.

Only 8 teams remain out of the original 48, and the World Cup winner will be determined after the remaining 8 matches. Ahead lie the thrilling quarterfinal and semifinal contests before the grand final match.

Health Directorate Asked for Clarification After Sending Incorrect Information

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June 25, Janakpurdham – It has come to light that Sarojchandra Nyaupane, director of the Health Directorate, sent incorrect information to the Vigilance Center by linking the names of the minister and secretary in the case of purchasing nutrition materials worth seven crore rupees. The Ministry of Health and Population of Madhesh Province has requested a clarification from Director Nyaupane regarding the submission of incorrect details. The ministry’s secretary, Dr. Pramod Yadav, confirmed that the director was asked for clarification on Tuesday.

“The ministry had instructed to cancel the tender. However, the Vigilance Center requested clarification from the directorate over the continuation of the process. A letter was received at the ministry stating that based on verbal instructions from discussions with the minister and secretary, the process was continued,” Secretary Yadav said. “We were surprised by this. Subsequently, the directorate’s director was asked to provide an explanation.” The directorate had issued a tender for the purchase of nutrition materials worth seven crore rupees on May 21. Earlier, the nutrition program had failed to justify the procurement, leading to a letter dated May 29 instructing the directorate to cancel the process.

However, contrary to the ministry’s instruction, the directorate reportedly continued with the procurement process. The Vigilance Center sought clarification from the directorate on why the tender process was continued against the ministry’s directive. The director claimed that the procurement process for the nutrition materials was initiated following comments and instructions from the ministry itself. “Although the ministry sent a letter to cancel the tender, it later issued instructions to cancel the process again. Nevertheless, during discussions at the ministry, it was suggested to continue the process,” he explained.

Conflict Between Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal and MP Rajendra Rai in Parliament

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During Wednesday’s House of Representatives session, a comment made by opposition party CPN-UML MP Rajendra Kumar Rai towards Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal caused an uproar, resulting in a 15-minute suspension of the meeting. When MP Rai asked the Speaker, “Do you listen or not?” Speaker Aryal responded by urging him to “speak within the bounds of decorum.” Accusing the Speaker of disrespect, Rai prompted Aryal to repeatedly label his remarks as ‘against decorum’ and later order that the comment be removed from the parliamentary record.

A similar incident had occurred earlier on Asar 2 (mid-June) in the House, where Rai and Speaker Aryal engaged in a five-minute exchange at the rostrum. Rai had refused to proceed with the budget bill debate due to the absence of ministers. In a phone interview on Thursday morning, MP Rai stated he had only expressed what was permissible, saying, “I have raised the issue that our rules must be implemented and the parliamentary procedures conducted lawfully.”

Regarding his Wednesday remarks, Rai indicated that his microphone was cut off when he was attempting to moderate his language. “I was saying, ‘Mr. Speaker, do you listen or not? The whole public and civil society are trying to say this,’ when my mic was switched off,” he explained. Speaker Aryal’s personal secretary, Navaraj Pandey, noted that the Speaker cautioned the MP to use language befitting the dignity of his office in relation to the remark about listening.

MP Rai denied harboring any bias against Speaker Aryal and referenced his past experience working with DP Aryal twice within the Council of Ministers. He stated, “Even then, I insisted that without the presence of relevant ministers, how can one proceed in the house according to the rules.” CPN-UML Chief Whip Ain Mahar emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity and decorum of parliament, adding, “All MPs and the Speaker must uphold the institution’s respect.”

Key Players to Watch in the France vs. Morocco Clash at FIFA World Cup 2026

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June 25, Kathmandu – In one of the most anticipated quarterfinal matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, European powerhouse France will face African pride Morocco, both competing for a spot in the semifinals. Both teams have been delivering outstanding performances and feature world-class players capable of changing the outcome at any moment. France aims to make history by reaching the final for the third consecutive time, while Morocco is determined to redeem their loss in the 2022 Qatar World Cup semifinals and set a new milestone. The game’s fate will be shaped by the tactical expertise of the coaches, individual duels, and moments of brilliance on the field.

In this high-stakes “do or die” encounter, the performances of the following players and their current World Cup form could prove decisive:

France
Kylian Mbappé (Striker): As the team captain and one of the world’s most lethal strikers, Mbappé is France’s top goal scorer. His performance in this tournament has been exceptional. He scored against Senegal and Norway, and in the recent round of 16 match, he secured a decisive penalty goal against a resilient Paraguay defense to propel France into the quarterfinals. With 7 goals so far, Mbappé is a strong contender for the Golden Boot.

Michael Olise (Winger): Olise has emerged as a key figure on France’s right wing in midfield and attack during this World Cup. He has contributed goals and assists against Iraq and Norway in the group stage. His creativity and clever passing will pose a significant challenge for Morocco’s defense. Olise leads the tournament with 5 assists, playing an essential role as a playmaker.

Bradley Barcola (Forward): Barcola has demonstrated that France’s attack is not solely dependent on Mbappé or Dembélé. Notably, he performed impressively by scoring in the round of 32 match that resulted in a 3–0 victory over Sweden. His pace and dribbling skills have proven deadly against opposing defenders.

Morocco
Azzedine Ounahi (Midfielder): Just as in the Qatar World Cup, Ounahi has been the inspirational force in Morocco’s midfield this time as well. His excellent play was instrumental in Morocco’s commanding 3–0 win over co-host Canada in the round of 16, where he scored two spectacular goals. He will be crucial in disrupting France’s midfield rhythm.

Sofian Rahimi (Striker): Rahimi is Morocco’s primary goal-scoring threat and an attacker to watch. He scored against Haiti in the group stage and netted a late goal against Canada to secure victory in the last match. His presence in the penalty area will challenge French defenders Saliba and Upamecano.

Ashraf Hakimi (Defender): As both Morocco’s defensive backbone and captain, Hakimi plays a vital leadership role. Having played alongside several French players at his club PSG, he has a deep understanding of French football. Stopping Mbappé will be Hakimi’s chief responsibility.

Teen Girl Runs Away from Home in Anger, Eventually Returns After Years Abroad

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Four years ago, just before the Holi festival, a 14-year-old girl left her home in a fit of anger and impulsiveness. At that time, she had no idea that her decision would take her hundreds of kilometers away from her country. She lost contact with her family and had no certainty about her future.

In an unfamiliar city among strangers, she spent the precious years of her adolescence.

Now 18, she has returned to her home country. Her eyes filled with regret, her heart full of hope, and with a single promise on her lips— ‘I will never run away from home like this again. I will apologize to my parents and live in my own home.’

A few days before Holi, after being scolded by her parents, she left her home in Nuwakot out of anger without any definite plan. She walked until she reached Kathmandu.

In Kathmandu, she met a man aged between 25 and 30 who assured her he would arrange work for her. Following him, she traveled by railway to Kolkata, India. There, she was placed as a domestic worker in a family’s home.

The household consisted of a husband and wife and their two sons. Upon arrival, her mobile phone was confiscated, leaving her with no means to contact her family. She stayed in that house for about one and a half years.

Later, she was sent to work in another woman’s home, where she remained employed for around six months. After that, she moved to the Changrabandha area in West Bengal and lived there for approximately two months.

During this period, she experienced health issues and required hospital treatment. After her health improved, she was preparing to return to Kolkata when the police apprehended her at a bus station. Following necessary questioning and legal procedures, she was placed under protection at the Shaishali Matigadha Children’s Home for Girls.

Her life took a new turn during the approximately one month and sixteen days she stayed at the shelter. There, she had the opportunity to resume school, lived in a safe environment, and began to nurture hope for a new life. Yet, her mind always longed for her village. She had six sisters who were already married and two brothers.

The days spent away from her family made her understand the true importance of home.

Subsequently, with coordination between the governments of Nepal and West Bengal, the Nepalese Embassy in Kolkata, and Nav Abhiyan Nepal, all necessary legal and administrative procedures for her repatriation were completed. Finally, she successfully returned safely to Nepal.

Currently, as her parents have yet to come and receive her, she remains in the protection home run by Nav Abhiyan Nepal. However, this wait no longer feels painful because this time she is assuredly on a journey back to her own home.

Emotional, she says again, ‘I will never run away from home like this again. I will study well and earn my parents’ trust.’

This story is not just about a single teenage girl. It is a warning about how the impulse to run away from home can put children at great risk.

It is a story of timely rescue, protection, and the successful coordination between Nepal and India that returned a lost childhood safely back to family.