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US President Donald Trump claimed in his State of the Union address that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million lives were saved due to US intervention averting an India-Pakistan nuclear war, a claim India continues to deny

Tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final go on sale at 7 pm IST on February 24. Fans can buy tickets for matches on 4, 5, and 8 March, with floating venues for semi-final 1 and the final

The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is out. Twelve teams, including hosts England, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, will compete from 12 June to 5 July across England and Wales, featuring landmark match-ups in the group stages

Harry Brook’s 51-ball 100 guided England to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan, securing a semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup. Brook’s innings, featuring 10 fours and 4 sixes, marked the highest score by an England skipper in T20 World Cups

As we track who is next in the Epstein files, a wilful uncertainty marks our forced ignoring of the genocides, the wars, the shootings, the media

India and Israel have begun talks for a free trade agreement to boost investments and trade. The four-day negotiations follow the signing of terms of reference last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit adds importance to the discussions

An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, killing at least four people, including the pilot and co-pilot. The incident highlights Iran’s aging fleet amid sanctions limiting spare parts

Ninety-one countries and organisations have endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact following the AI Impact Summit 2026. The declaration promotes equitable, trustworthy and accessible AI, emphasising global cooperation, open ecosystems, digital infrastructure and inclusive growth under shared development principles

Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit, Canada has moved to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship, alleging he misrepresented residency details during his application. Extradited to India in 2025 for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Rana is contesting the decision in court

The United States said Pakistan has the right to defend itself after airstrikes on alleged militant camps near the Afghanistan border. India condemned the strikes over reported civilian casualties and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty

Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to 254/6 as they defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Mumbai. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 despite Brad Evans’ late resistance

The Board of Peace meeting to rebuild Gaza, held in the absence of any Palestinian representative, is a farce

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin alleged exclusion from key discussions during Muhammad Yunus’s interim government, claiming conspiracies to destabilise the country and create a constitutional vacuum, and asserting that he was kept unaware of foreign trips, ordinances, and state agreements

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, was killed in a military operation, disrupting the Jalisco New Generation cartel’s drug operations. His death curbs Mexican-Chinese cartel activities in Indian waters, aiding agencies in combating high-value meth trafficking

A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, Shafiqur Rahman, was injured in a shooting in Dhaka’s Kalabagan, amid post-election violence following Tarique Rahman’s government formation. Human Rights Support Society reports widespread injuries and property damage nationwide

The Embassy of India in Mexico advised Indians to stay indoors across violence-hit Mexican states after troops killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel during a security operation in Jalisco

Mexico’s army killed Jalisco cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, prompting retaliatory violence nationwide. The operation, aided by U.S. intelligence cooperation, marks a major blow to organized crime but raises uncertainty over cartel succession and future security risks

Mexican forces killed Jalisco cartel chief El Mencho in a major military operation, triggering violent reprisals across several states. US officials welcomed the move while issuing advisories, as analysts warned of potential cartel fragmentation and further unrest.

England registered a commanding 51-run win over Sri Lanka in the Super Eights match at Pallekele, led by Phil Salt’s 62 and fine bowling from Jofra Archer and Will Jacks. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95

India’s batting collapsed against South Africa in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s fine bowling, the hosts were bowled out for 111 and lost by 76 runs

Even the most ardent advocates of remote work often admit to feeling isolated, struggling to maintain professional momentum, or wondering if their contributions are visible in the virtual crowd

Only by democratising AI can it become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South

The International Cricket Council has announced that Doha, Qatar, will host its Board and Committee meetings from March 25 to 27. The decision reflects the ICC’s growing engagement with cricket in Qatar and highlights strong grassroots development efforts

India and the US have rescheduled the meeting of chief negotiators to finalise the interim trade deal text following the US Supreme Court verdict on tariffs. Fresh tariff announcements by President Donald Trump have added uncertainty to the proposed bilateral trade framework