Ayush Shetty to face world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in BWF World Championships opener

Pakistan Beat West Indies by 8 Wickets to Level Two-Test Series 1-1

Pakistan secured their first away Test victory in three years by defeating West Indies by 8 wickets in the second Test. The win levelled the two-match series at 1-1. West Indies had taken the series lead by winning the first Test by 90 runs. Pakistan's commanding eight-wicket margin in the second match demonstrated a strong team response after their earlier defeat.

Shakib Al Hasan's Ancestral Home Bombed and Vandalised in Bangladesh

A bomb attack targeted the ancestral home of Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan in the Keshabmor area of Magura town. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 PM local time, with the property also being vandalised during the attack. The assault on his residence came hours after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a press conference in Delhi. Shakib has been associated with Hasina's Awami League party, which may have made him a target amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh.

Mob tries to set Shakib Hasan’s house on fire for attending Hasina's presser

US Shifts Nuclear Strategy Toward Tactical Weapons for Regional Conflicts

The United States is updating its nuclear war strategy, moving away from a primary reliance on long-range nuclear missiles. The revised approach would place greater emphasis on shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons. These weapons are designed for use in regional conflicts, particularly those involving US allies. The strategic shift is reportedly framed around potential confrontations with major powers such as China or Russia.