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Bangladesh’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee over hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard as it is outside the committee’s remit. With the ICC Board voting 14-2, Scotland is expected to be named as replacement

India’s world champion D Gukesh will meet joint leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the Tata Steel Masters after his win over Thai Dai Van Nguyen. Arjun Erigaisi slipped to joint seventh, while Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram remain on 1.5 points

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, with the Trump administration accusing the global body of pandemic failures and acting against US interests. All funding and staffing have ended, marking a shift in US global health engagement.

Federal immigration agents detained a 5-year-old Minnesota boy and his father, taking them to a Texas facility, sparking outrage from school officials and community leaders. The case highlights intensified immigration sweeps, disputed enforcement actions, and growing fear among immigrant families

Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland now appear shaky amid public opposition, Republican resistance, European military reinforcements and fears of economic retaliation. With diplomacy stalled and force deeply unpopular, Trump faces shrinking options and risks lasting damage to U.S.–Europe relations

The Indian Air Force’s Sarang helicopter display team will perform at the Singapore Airshow 2026 alongside global military aerobatic teams. The event will feature advanced fighter jets, helicopters and commercial aircraft, highlighting international participation and cutting-edge aviation technology

President Vladimir Putin held overnight talks with envoys of US President Donald Trump on a Ukraine settlement, with the Kremlin insisting territorial issues must be resolved. The discussions follow Trump’s Davos meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and precede trilateral talks in the UAE

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament’s lower house, calling a Feb. 8 snap election to capitalize on high approval ratings. The move delays a budget vote amid economic strain, China tensions, defense pressure from Trump, and ruling party scandals

Chile battles devastating wildfires that killed 21, burned 45,700 hectares and destroyed thousands of homes, while firefighters face gun attacks, arson and dangerous civilian drones. Authorities warn tolls may rise as international reinforcements arrive amid national mourning and rescue efforts

Sri Lanka spinners led by Vandersay and Wellalage defended 271 to beat England by 19 runs in the first ODI at Colombo. Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 93 and Janith Liyanage’s 46 helped set a competitive total

Sophie Devine’s unbeaten fifty and a strong bowling effort helped Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 45 runs in the Women’s Premier League, snapping a three-match losing streak and moving to second place in the standings

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