Canada-Qatar World Cup Shock: Jonathan David fired a hat-trick as Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver, but the night was overshadowed by a serious injury to Ismaël Koné; FIFA has opened a disciplinary probe after a heated post-match brawl. Diplomacy in the Spotlight: Egypt says its FM will host a quadrilateral meeting with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey counterparts in Alamein on Sunday, as regional mediation efforts continue. UK Eases Gulf Travel Warning: The UK lifted non-essential travel advisories for the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman after the US-Iran MoU, while keeping warnings for Iran and parts of Israel. Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Afghanistan’s defense ministry claimed strikes on ISIS-linked hideouts in Pakistan; Pakistan rejected the claims, saying the drone intrusion was neutralized. India vs Pakistan at the UN: India called Pakistan a “Frankenstein state” and accused it of hosting and deploying terrorists, while also attacking Indus Water Treaty positions. Qatar Domestic & Economy: Qatar’s startup ecosystem push got a World Bank IFC-backed roadmap event, while Qatar’s stock index closed higher and BCG Platinion launched a Doha digital practice. Sports Beyond Football: India added Harshit Rana for the final ODI vs Afghanistan in Chennai as it eyes a 3-0 sweep.