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Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, the West Indies made light work of Scotland, who were only drafted into the T20 World Cup as a last-minute replacement for Bangladesh.

The United States is reportedly planning the first meeting of a Gaza peace board on February 19, aimed at advancing a ceasefire deal and coordinating reconstruction efforts in the war-hit territory.

South Africa has announced plans to permit elephant and rhino hunts again, reviving trophy export quotas and opening public consultation on black rhino hunting permits. The move has sparked fresh debate over conservation, wildlife management, and ethical hunting.

As things stand, PCB is set to follow the orders from its government, which has directed a boycott of the T20 World Cup clash against the arch-rivals on Feb 15 in Colombo.

A special segment of the evening celebrated the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, recognising their exemplary achievements and contribution to the sport at the grassroots level.

Zelensky has expressed his frustration several times, saying that Ukraine is being asked to make disproportionate compromise compared to Russia, which, according to him, launched an Unprovoked war on his country.

Dhanush has officially begun work on his upcoming film, tentatively titled D55. Makers have shared some candid moments from the mahurat pooja with the cast.

Celebrating 20 years of Rang De Basanti, Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, and the cast reunited in Mumbai for a special screening. The stars wore custom hoodies to honour the patriotic cult classic's lasting impact on youth and Indian cinema.

At least 36 people were killed over 160 injured in a blast at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, officials said. Police stated that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a Shia mosque in the Tarlai area, with eyewitnesses reporting gunfire before the explosion. Authorities declared an emergency as hospitals appealed for blood donations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation. Pakistan’s defence minister alleged involvement by India and Afghanistan, claims rejected by both countries. The Islamic State later claimed responsibility, a claim not independently verified. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

UK police have searched properties linked to Peter Mandelson amid growing political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his appointment decision. The government has promised to release emails related to Mandelson’s appointment, while France has opened a financial probe linked to the Epstein network.

Eric said the incident completely altered his perception of spy-camera pornography. He no longer finds such content appealing and says he has stopped visiting those websites altogether.

Japan heads into high-stakes snap elections with 465 seats in the Lower House of parliament up for grabs. The ruling LDP is aiming for a comeback after losing its majority in both houses, as more than 1,200 candidates contest Sunday’s polls.

IPL teams are increasingly seen as major business assets, and RCB are among the league’s most valuable. RCB possesses one of the largest fan bases in the IPL and strong sponsorship and branding power.

Germany is moving to strengthen ties with Gulf states as Berlin signals a potential free trade deal with the UAE and signs key cooperation agreements. The outreach also includes a pledge to support de-escalation in rising Iran-US tensions while seeking a trade boost in the region.

Modi highlighted the importance of Southeast Asian nation in Indias foreign policy and pointed towards the commonality that both the countries share. He was also moved by the gesture of Malysian PM Anwar Ibrahim receiving him at the airport.

Ayush Mhatre joined the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand, Prithvi Shaw and Yash Dhull to have won the U19 ODI World Cup as captain.

Amid the feud with the Beckham parents, Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz are reportedly planning to adopt a child. Read to know more details.

App-based cab drivers affiliated with gig unions have launched a nationwide strike across India, impacting services of Ola, Uber and Rapido. Unions are demanding regulatory oversight on cab pricing and have warned of repeated agitations if their concerns are not addressed.

A Chinese court has overturned the death sentence of a Canadian national convicted of alleged drug trafficking in 2019, ordering a retrial. The development comes as Canada’s prime minister moves to rebuild strained ties with Beijing, raising questions over a possible diplomatic thaw.