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Kishan made a sensational comeback to the Indian team just before the T20 World Cup 2026 on the back of a strong SMAT and has put Samson, India's designated opener since T20 WC 2024, in spot. The only thing which can go against him is that India preferring left-right combination at the top.

Ryan Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024. Convicted on five federal counts after representing himself, he plans to appeal the verdict

This is the first time a Pakistan official, the PM nonetheless, has publicly shared the reason behind not playing India on Feb 15 in Colombo in the upcoming ICC tournament. The decision was announced on Sunday (Feb 1) with Sharif noting that 'politics should not mix with sports.'

The Washington Post laid off nearly one-third of its workforce in a major restructuring, scaling back international coverage and suspending its flagship podcast as part of a “strategic reset.”

On Wednesday, shortly after the talks began in Abu Dhabi, Russian forces shelled a market in Druzhkivka, a city still under Ukrainian control in Donetsk that faces daily bombing attacks by Russia. At least six people were killed, officials said.

At least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shelling as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials.

Kishan slammed seven maximums during his brief stay out in the middle against South Africa in India's lone warm-up fixture.

A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.

Iran-US nuclear talks on the verge of collapsing? Here's what we know

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on Washington’s demand that any talks with Iran extend well beyond its nuclear program, while expressing doubt that negotiations would ultimately succeed.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has called on the IOC to continue to develop like athletes competing at the Games: “To grow and to excel, [athletes] persistently push their limits. They step out of their comfort zone. They fail, they adapt, they get back up, and they try again — always driven by the belief that they can be better. That’s what progress looks like,” Coventry, a double Olympic Champion in swimming, said in her speech to the 145th IOC Session in Milan ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Director Jeethu Joseph had recently revealed the status of the Drishyam franchise in the future. The release date of the Mohanlal starrer was announced last month.

Epstein files: DOJ releases unseen post-mortem images of Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates denied Epstein Files claims of contracting an STD or having sex with Russian women, saying the emails were false, unsent fabrications, and reaffirming he never visited Epstein’s island.

Russia carried out a major overnight attack on Ukraine in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) was a broken commitment to halt striking energy infrastructure as the countries prepared for more talks on ending Moscow's four-year-old full-scale invasion.

Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising sharply as Washington expands its military presence in West Asia, even while preparing for fresh nuclear talks. A U.S. fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone, and Iranian forces have attempted to detain a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Pentagon is deploying more warships, fighter jets, and missile defence systems. With THAAD interceptor production set to increase and diplomatic talks approaching, the region stands at a critical crossroads. Will dialogue succeed or is conflict inevitable?

Spain is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, screen time, and online safety. The proposal could impact major social media platforms and set a precedent for other countries.

India played its only 2026 T20 World Cup warm-up tie against South Africa on Wednesday (Feb 4) in Navi Mumbai, with several batters toying with the cricket ball for fun. Let’s check out the five highest run-getters for India against the Proteas.

Around 2.15 am early Wednesday, three sisters jumped from their ninth-floor apartment in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, after leaving a handwritten note that said, "Sorry, Papa".