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Google Doodle celebrates 122nd birthday of Egyptian-German Doctor Mod Helmy

Dr. Helmy’s Egyptian and German heritage is expertly depicted in the Google Doodle artwork by Berlin-based guest artist Noa Snir, who also depicts him holding up a sign of community and unity.

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Today Google Doodle honoured the extraordinary Egyptian-German physician Dr. Mod Helmy on his 122nd birthday. Dr. Helmy was born in Khartoum, Sudan, in 1901 to an Egyptian father and a German mother. Throughout one of history’s darkest eras, his life was distinguished by amazing acts of bravery and compassion.

In the middle of the horrors of World War II, Dr. Helmy risked his life to save Jews during the Holocaust. He did it by showing steadfast courage and humanity. Dr. Helmy’s Egyptian and German heritage is expertly depicted in the Google Doodle artwork by Berlin-based guest artist Noa Snir, who also depicts him holding up a sign of community and unity.

When Dr. Helmy relocated to Germany to pursue his medical education in 1922, his career as a doctor officially began. He advanced to the position of director of the urology department at the Robert Koch Hospital in Berlin after completing his training there. However, after Adolf Hitler took office in 1933, the hospital fired all of its Jewish employees, and Dr. Helmy himself was subject to prejudice and persecution by the Nazi government.

Along with other Egyptian nationals, Dr. Helmy was detained in 1939; but, because of a serious illness, he was later freed under heavy police supervision. His life was further complicated by the Nazis, who prevented him from marrying his German fiancée and made him work as a medical assistant for another physician. Despite these difficulties, Dr. Helmy displayed incredible bravery by creating fictitious medical notes to assist innocent people in avoiding forced labour.

His most valiant deed was to hide a Jewish patient from the Nazis, Anna Boros, preventing her from being sent to a concentration camp. Boros’ mother, stepfather, and grandmother were all under Dr. Helmy’s protection, guaranteeing their survival during the Holocaust.

The Google Doodle honours the unsung hero, whose legacy of bravery and kindness continues to motivate people all over the world on the 122nd anniversary of his birth.

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USA start FIFA World Cup 2026 with dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay

The USA opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a dominant 4-1 victory against Paraguay, earning three valuable points in Group D.

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The United States kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion, securing a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their Group D opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, the hosts delivered an attacking display to collect all three points and make an early statement in the tournament. The match also marked a significant occasion as the USA hosted part of the World Cup opening festivities before turning attention to the action on the pitch.

The Americans took control early and maintained pressure on Paraguay throughout the contest. Their attacking movement and clinical finishing helped them establish a comfortable lead, while Paraguay struggled to contain the hosts’ pace and creativity in the final third.

USA seize control after fast start

The United States settled quickly and found success going forward, creating several opportunities through quick passing and aggressive pressing. Their attacking approach paid off as they built momentum and gradually stretched Paraguay’s defence.

Paraguay attempted to respond and managed to get on the scoresheet, but the South American side found it difficult to match the intensity shown by the hosts. The USA continued to create chances and added further goals to put the result beyond doubt.

With the victory, the United States moved to the top section of Group D and gained an important boost in confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures in the tournament.

Strong opening result for hosts

A winning start is particularly important in a World Cup campaign, and the USA achieved exactly that with a comprehensive performance. The result gives the hosts valuable momentum as they prepare for the next stage of group play.

For Paraguay, the defeat means they will need a strong response in their remaining group matches to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds alive.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the tournament featuring an expanded format and more participating teams than previous editions.

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Jaishankar raises deaths of three Indian sailors with Marco Rubio, lodges strong protest

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed India’s strong protest to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over an attack that killed three Indian sailors, stressing that lethal action against commercial shipping is unjustified.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday spoke with Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s strong protest over recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf that resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors.

According to reports, Jaishankar told Rubio that the use of lethal force against commercial shipping was not justified and underlined India’s serious concerns regarding the safety of civilian seafarers operating in the region. The conversation came days after three Indian mariners were killed in an attack on the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello near the Oman coast.

The incident has triggered diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Washington. India had earlier summoned a senior US diplomat to register its concerns and seek accountability following the attack. The Ministry of External Affairs has emphasized that actions endangering civilian shipping undermine maritime safety and stability in a strategically important region.

India reiterates concern over maritime safety

India has stressed the importance of protecting civilian seafarers and ensuring the security of international maritime commerce. Officials have expressed concern over multiple incidents involving Indian crew members in West Asian waters in recent days.

The deaths of the three sailors have also sparked calls within India for stronger diplomatic efforts to safeguard Indian nationals working aboard commercial vessels in conflict-affected maritime zones.

Background of the incident

The attack involved the tanker Settebello, which was operating near Oman when it was struck during ongoing tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran and maritime operations in the Gulf region. Initial reports indicated that Indian crew members were among those affected, and later confirmations established that three Indian sailors had died in the incident.

India has maintained that civilian shipping should not become a target and has continued diplomatic outreach to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers working across global shipping routes.

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Three Indian sailors killed after US strike on tanker off Oman coast, confirms Sonowal

Three Indian sailors who went missing after a US strike on the oil tanker MT Settebello off Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.

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Three Indian seafarers who had been reported missing following a US military strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. The bodies of all three sailors have been recovered and identified.

The incident involved the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello, which was carrying 28 crew members, including 24 Indian nationals and four foreign nationals. According to reports, the vessel came under attack in the Gulf of Oman after US forces alleged that it had failed to comply with instructions and was transporting Iranian oil.

Three missing sailors confirmed dead

The deceased sailors have been identified as deck cadet Aditya Sharma, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya and chief engineer Patnala Suresh. They were initially reported missing after the attack while 21 other Indian crew members were rescued. Sonowal described the development as a tragic loss and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

The minister stated that the bodies had been located and identified following search and recovery efforts conducted after the strike.

Vessel carried 24 Indian nationals

MT Settebello had a crew comprising 24 Indians, two Pakistanis, one Ukrainian and one Russian. The tanker was operating in the Gulf of Oman when it was targeted. The US military has said the vessel was struck because it was allegedly violating restrictions related to Iranian oil shipments.

The attack has drawn strong reactions in India due to the loss of Indian lives and concerns over the safety of civilian seafarers operating in a conflict-affected maritime region.

India lodged diplomatic protest

Before the deaths were confirmed, India had formally raised the issue with the United States and sought clarification over the attack. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned a senior US diplomat and conveyed concerns regarding the safety of Indian crew members aboard commercial vessels.

The latest development marks a tragic conclusion to the search for the three missing sailors and is likely to intensify concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region.

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