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The Proteas, who beat India in the first match and West Indies, who battered Zimbabwe, both have two points and each and the winning team will all but book a place in the final four. But, Indian fans will hope for a South African victory as it will give the best shot at making to the semis.

Ahead of PM Mark Carney’s India visit, Canada signalled a policy shift, saying it no longer sees India linked to violent crimes or interference. The move marks a reset in strained ties after the Nijjar row, as Ottawa looks to boost diplomatic and economic engagement with New Delhi.

Trump alleges the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech made it appear that he had explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole opened up on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon in a trendy section of the Midwest city, when a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck waiting at a traffic light dropped into a hole several feet deep when the pavement under them suddenly gave way. Neither driver was injured, police said.

Emperor penguins face being wiped out as rising temperatures continue to melt sea ice. Numbers of Antarctica's largest sea bird will decline slowly until about 2040 and then plunge steeply if the continent carries on warming at the same rate. Some existing 3,000 mating pairs could fall to as few as 500 by 2100.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that Iran poses a “very grave threat” to the United States, highlighting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile capabilities. Watch the video to know more on this!

Year-end bonuses at a Chinese company have shocked the world, with a total amounting to Rs 246 crore. The boss laid out all the cash on long tables and told employees to take all they can count in 15 minutes.

Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on a fertiliser plant in Russia’s Smolensk region, killing at least seven people and injuring around ten, as tensions in the Russia–Ukraine War continue to escalate

NCERT has withdrawn its newly released Class VIII Social Science textbook following concerns raised by educators and parents over content accuracy and appropriateness. The decision comes after reviews highlighted potential errors and sensitive material requiring revision.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu surprised PM Narendra Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire ahead of their joint dinner. Modi addressed the Knesset, becoming the first Indian PM to do so, and reaffirmed strong India-Israel ties spanning defence, technology and shared democratic values.

U.S. President Donald Trump escalates pressure on Iran by targeting Tehran’s shadow oil fleet and expanding sanctions linked to its ballistic missile programme. Watch the full video to know more on this!

Trump’s marathon speech was largely devoted to the achievements of his first year in office and a portrayal of the economy which differed sharply from the way the majority of citizens see it, according to a series of polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scripts history by becoming the first Indian PM to address the Knesset during his landmark visit to Israel. The address marks a defining moment in India-Israel ties, strengthening strategic, defence and innovation partnerships between the two nations.

Cuban forces shot dead four people in a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters Wednesday in a dramatic shootout just off the island’s coast. Watch the video to know more on this!

Sri Lanka, after winning the T20 World Cup title in 2014, has not been able to reach even one semi-final. Skipper Shanaka also apologised to the fans for not fulfilling the expectations.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time Wednesday, expressing optimism that the two countries can overcome disagreements on trade and geopolitics to forge a strategic partnership.

Can North Korea and the US “get along” again? At a rare party congress, Kim Jong Un signalled openness toward Washington but struck a sharply different tone on South Korea. What exactly did he say, and what could it mean for future talks? Scroll down to read more.

Italian giants Juventus almost pulled off a stunning comeback from their 5-2 first leg deficit against Galatasaray, but extra-time goals from Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz gave the Turks a 7-5 aggregate victory, while Lazar Samardzic's injury-time spot-kick put Atalanta through 4-3 on aggregate against Borussia Dortmund.

Tushar Handiekar, Vice President and Global Head of Structured & Project Finance at Export Development Canada (EDC), speaking to WION, emphasised the opportunities for deeper economic ties.