Pakistan Confirms US-Iran Talks Continue Despite Escalating Military Strikes

Saud Shakeel falls three runs short of a century as Pakistan bat on day five

Saud Shakeel scored 93 in Pakistan's first innings, which ended at 434/9 declared. In the second innings he came within three runs of a century. He spent most of the final day at the crease before being dismissed by Lahiru Kumara after facing 210 deliveries. The innings placed him in a rare Test batting record list, being the sixth overall and the first in Pakistan's history.

US flight chaos: What caused FAA outage that grounded departures nationwide?

Air India warns of delays after FAA communication failure halts US departures

A nationwide communication failure at the US Federal Aviation Administration led to a temporary ground halt on all flight departures across the United States. Air India passengers experienced significant delays as a result. The ground stop has since been lifted, but travelers may still face ongoing disruptions as the situation develops. Investigators are working to determine what caused the breakdown, with FAA officials stressing that safety is the priority.

Indian-origin student sentenced to 30 years in UK for online grooming of girls

A court in the United Kingdom has sentenced Bilal Kazi, an Indian student, to 30 years in prison. He was sentenced at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty to a series of child sexual abuse offences. The offences were committed online, where he targeted and groomed young girls. The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by predatory behaviour on digital platforms.