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Bangladesh has refused to send its team to the T20 World Cup in India after the ICC rejected its request for a venue change, citing security concerns. The decision opens the door for Scotland to replace Bangladesh in the tournament

Former world champion P V Sindhu reached the quarterfinals of the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026 and will face top seed Chen Yu Fei, while Lakshya Sen also advanced. Anmol Kharb, Kidambi Srikanth and India’s doubles pair exited

If the Gaza initiative focuses more on optics than meaningful action, it risks becoming another failed plan, collapsing under the harsh realities on the ground and threatening the authority of the United Nations

Timofei Derepasko caused a major upset by defeating fourth seed Dominik Palan, while top seed Max Houkes also advanced, as the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals concluded at the Hyderabad Open ITF tennis tournament on Thursday

US President Donald Trump launched Board of Peace at Davos to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, pitching it as a global alternative to the UN. While 59 countries have joined, major allies have declined amid concerns over its mandate

Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with straight-set wins, while Naomi Osaka battled past Sorana Cirstea in three sets. Osaka now faces Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis in her bid for a fourth-round spot

India face New Zealand in the second T20 at Raipur with Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan aiming to make their mark. India, buoyed by an emphatic win in Nagpur, look to continue momentum ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup

World champion D Gukesh ended his run of draws with a win over Thai Dai Van Nguyen in round five of the Tata Steel Masters. Arjun Erigaisi lost to Vladimir Fedoseev, while Praggnanandhaa drew and Aravindh Chithambaram suffered defeat

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters with straight-game wins. Sindhu will face Chen Yu Fei next, while Kidambi Srikanth and Anmol Kharb exited after defeats in their pre-quarterfinal matches

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart was suspended hours after resuming due to a control rod glitch. TEPCO confirmed no safety risk; the No. 6 reactor could generate 1.35 million kW, powering over one million households

Campaigning began in Bangladesh for the first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Interim PM Muhammad Yunus aims for free elections and a referendum on a national charter, amid a reshaped political landscape

At Davos, US President Donald Trump mixed policy with humour, delivering off-script jokes and self-deprecating remarks during meetings with business leaders. Amid discussions on trade, security, and investments, he lightened the atmosphere with quips on net worth, Greenland, and Federal Reserve projects

A massive landslide hit Beachside Holiday Park near Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, leaving several people, including children, missing. Rescue teams continue searching amid record rainfall and flooding that isolated communities, damaged property, and forced evacuations across the Bay of Plenty region

At Davos, Donald Trump seeks to launch a “Board of Peace,” expanding from a Gaza ceasefire body into a forum. Allies are skeptical, some decline participation, while others weigh joining amid controversy over mandate, membership, and implications for United Nations

Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 off 35 balls as India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I at Nagpur. Rinku Singh added 44 not out, while Glenn Phillips’ 78 went in vain as India posted 238 and restricted NZ to 190

Former England and Worcestershire spinner Norman Gifford has died at 85 after a long illness. He played 15 Tests and two ODIs, captained England in Sharjah in 1980, and led Worcestershire to multiple titles during his career

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Australian Open. Sabalenka beat Bai Zhouxuan, Gauff defeated Olga Danilovic, and Alcaraz overcame Yannick Hanfmann. Popapova upset Emma Raducanu, while Medvedev, Rublev and Paul also progressed

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Masters. Sindhu beat Japan’s Manami Suizu, while Srikanth edged Koki Watanabe in a thriller. Kiran George, Akarshi Kashyap, and India’s mixed doubles pairs exited in the first round

Arjun Erigaisi held Anish Giri, while Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa drew again in round 4 of the Tata Steel Masters. Abdusattorov and Niemann emerged joint leaders, Sindarov beat Bluebaum, and Aravindh Chithambaram lost to Niemann

Tickets for the India–New Zealand T20 International in Visakhapatnam on January 28 will go on sale online from January 23. Officials reviewed arrangements including security, sanitation, numbered seating, and beautification works ahead of the high-profile match

The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures to Sri Lanka, confirming matches will be played in India. Security reviews found no credible threat, with the ICC warning against setting a precedent for venue changes

US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office with a lengthy White House news conference, highlighting claimed accomplishments, immigration actions and foreign policy goals, while drawing attention for digressions, dramatic gestures and remarks amid domestic tension and international concern

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child, a boy, due in late July, drawing congratulations from the White House and highlighting Vance’s long-standing advocacy for pro-family, higher birth rates

Ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, clashes erupted between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami workers in Dhaka and Cumilla, leaving several injured. Political tensions escalated amid campaign disputes, vandalism, and allegations of intimidation, reflecting a volatile pre-election environment under the interim government