Pakistan Women’s team mentor Wahab Riaz has expressed deep disappointment after his side’s dramatic collapse against Bangladesh ended their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Chasing a modest target of 124 in Southampton, Pakistan appeared firmly in control at 72 for 2 after 12 overs, requiring less than a run a ball with eight wickets in hand. However, a stunning batting meltdown saw them finish on 100 for 8, losing by 23 runs and crashing out of the tournament. Speaking after the match, Wahab admitted he struggled to explain what had happened. He…
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to begin high-stakes talks in Switzerland on Sunday as both sides seek to build on a recently signed interim agreement aimed at halting regional conflict and advancing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The discussions come amid renewed tensions after Iran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon and accusing Washington of failing to uphold commitments under the interim deal. The strategic waterway is one of the world’s most important energy routes, carrying a significant share of global oil exports. U.S. President Donald Trump…
India have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side and Virat Kohli included subject to fitness clearance. Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, was rested for the recent one-off Test and ODI series against Afghanistan as part of a workload management strategy. His return significantly strengthens the pace attack as India continue building towards the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Kohli has also been named in the squad after missing the Afghanistan ODI series due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final. However, the…
Japan delivered a historic performance on Saturday, defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history and recording the biggest World Cup victory in the nation’s history. The landmark Group F clash at Estadio Monterrey carried special significance, as it marked the 1,000th game since the World Cup began in 1930. Japan seized the moment with a dominant display that highlighted their growing ambitions on football’s biggest stage. The Samurai Blue made a dream start, taking the lead after just four minutes through Daichi Kamada. The early goal set the tone for a match in which Japan…
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he plans to visit India in the near future, signalling an improvement in relations between Washington and New Delhi following a period of diplomatic strain. Speaking after a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump said he would visit India “sometime in the future” and expressed optimism that the two countries were close to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement. The meeting marked a notable shift in tone after months of tension between the two nations. Relations had been strained by trade disputes, tariff…
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticised Germany’s sportsmanship following his side’s 2-1 defeat in their FIFA World Cup group-stage clash at BMO Field on Saturday. Faé was particularly upset over an incident involving defender Wilfried Singo. After Singo appeared injured and deliberately put the ball out of play, Germany regained possession through a throw-in. Instead of returning the ball to Ivory Coast, German left-back Nathaniel Brown quickly restarted play and launched an attack, a decision Faé described as lacking fair play. Speaking after the match, Faé said he was disappointed by Germany’s actions, especially given the country’s reputation as…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday under extensive security arrangements across the country, following the cancellation of the original May 3 exam amid an ongoing question paper leak investigation. Thousands of medical aspirants arrived at examination centres in cities including New Delhi, Bengaluru and Imphal, where authorities implemented strict verification procedures. Candidates underwent frisking and identity checks before entering the venues. The NTA had earlier advised students to carry their admit cards, valid photo identification and passport-size photographs, while also reminding them to arrive early and avoid carrying prohibited items. The examination was held…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a change in the examination centre for certain candidates appearing in Re-NEET UG 2026 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The revision has been made due to administrative reasons, and affected candidates have been issued fresh admit cards containing the updated venue details. According to the official notification, candidates who were previously allotted the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre at the University of Allahabad will now take the examination at a different location within the same university campus. The move is intended to ensure the smooth conduct of the re-examination. The earlier examination centre was…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, has reignited debate over the nature of India-US relations and the importance of maintaining mutual respect in the partnership. The meeting took place under difficult circumstances. Just days earlier, American military actions reportedly struck multiple vessels carrying Indian sailors, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals. Despite the seriousness of the incident, there was no public indication that the United States offered an apology or formally expressed regret. During his discussions, Modi emphasized broader principles such as the protection…
India has temporarily restricted access to Telegram amid concerns that the messaging platform could be used to facilitate cheating and spread misinformation ahead of the re-conducted National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), one of the country’s most important medical entrance examinations. The move comes just days before millions of students are scheduled to retake the NEET-UG examination on June 21 after the original test held in May was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The controversy triggered nationwide protests and prompted a wider investigation into examination security and administrative failures. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the exam,…