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Tatenda Taibu, former Zimbabwe captain and 2002 U19 World Cup Player of the Tournament, has been named ambassador for the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. He hopes young players create lasting memories while showcasing their talent

The new visa is introduced in view of the growing demand for business visas to travel to India. It will be issued in about 45 to 50 days, with permission to stay in India for up to six months

Iran has faced recurring protests over the past 50 years, from the 1979 Islamic Revolution to economic and social unrest in 2024-25. Key triggers include political repression, election disputes, economic hardships, human rights violations, and government crackdowns, resulting in thousands of deaths and mass detentions

Bangladesh suspends IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the tournament by BCCI, sparking controversy. The Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks ICC intervention for the 2026 T20 World Cup’s venue

Protests in Dhaka on Monday disrupted traffic, with clashes between police and protesters over issues like mobile phone shop closures and justice for a student’s death, causing widespread congestion and hardship

EAM S Jaishankar visited the Paris exhibition *Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France*, highlighting India’s textile heritage. His visit reinforces India-France cultural and strategic ties, with upcoming talks on bilateral cooperation and global issues

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on narco-terrorism charges after being captured by a US operation. The indictment alleges Maduro and his wife facilitated cocaine shipments to the US and orchestrated violence

Trump said US officials found no evidence that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence in a recent drone attack, contradicting Kremlin claims. The announcement follows his talks with Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago amid ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the Ukraine war

Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry is unlikely to affect oil prices immediately. Years of mismanagement and sanctions have left production low, requiring massive investment and political stability before output can significantly rise

SBI Israel is facilitating trade between India and Israel in Indian rupees, including payments through Special Rupee Vostro Accounts. The move supports bilateral trade, remittances from Indian workers, and growing economic ties amid FTA discussions and strategic cooperation

Cuba said 32 of its military and police officers were killed during a US military operation in Venezuela, confirming the deaths officially for the first time. The personnel were assisting Venezuela at its request, prompting Havana to declare two days of national mourning

Finland combats fake news by teaching media literacy from preschool, now expanding to artificial intelligence education. Integrated into national curricula, these efforts aim to strengthen democratic resilience and counter disinformation, particularly amid rising AI use and heightened Russian propaganda concerns

Novak Djokovic announced his departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association, citing misalignment with its direction and concerns over transparency and governance. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said he will now focus on tennis, family, and contributing to the sport independently

US President Donald Trump warned India over Russian oil purchases, saying tariffs could be raised quickly. He claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi understood Washington’s displeasure, while Senator Lindsey Graham linked reduced Russian oil imports to US tariff pressure

An Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death in Maryland, prompting US authorities to launch an international manhunt for her ex-boyfriend, who is wanted on murder charges and fled to India hours after reporting her missing.

US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing India’s Russian oil purchases, claiming tariff pressure prompted the shift, while Senator Lindsey Graham said the move weakens Russia’s war effort and shows tariffs work.

Alexander Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-0 to seal Germany’s win over the Netherlands in the United Cup. Eva Lys earlier beat Suzan Lamens, and Zverev partnered Laura Siegemund to secure a mixed-doubles victory, giving Germany a 3-0 sweep

US action reflects a revived Monroe Doctrine, driven by geopolitics, energy security, and regional power competition — not oil alone, but oil first among equals

Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a 154-run stand to take England to 211 for three before bad light stopped play on Day 1 of the final Ashes test in Sydney, which also featured emotional tributes for Bondi terror victims

Gunmen raided Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people, with locals claiming the toll could exceed 40. President Bola Tinubu condemned the assault, vowing justice against perpetrators and their enablers.

Indian-American lawmakers strongly criticized Trump's decision to send military forces to Venezuela, calling it unconstitutional, illegal, and a dangerous move that risks another open-ended conflict without congressional approval

Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup citing security concerns, government advice and Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL release, seeking ICC to shift matches to Sri Lanka

Leftist parties in India protested against the US attack on Venezuela, condemning it as imperialist aggression. They criticized the US for targeting oil reserves and violating international sovereignty, urging global condemnation

A US military operation capturing Venezuelan President Maduro disrupted Caribbean travel, grounding flights to Puerto Rico, Aruba, and the Lesser Antilles. Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, waived change fees, and added extra services as restrictions lifted by Sunday