Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt’s foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi Arabia focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring global shipping flows amid the Iran war.
Sunil Narine has set a new IPL record. He is now the overseas player with the most appearances in the tournament’s history. Narine achieved this milestone in his 190th match for Kolkata Knight Riders. He surpassed Kieron Pollard’s previous record. Narine has been a consistent performer for KKR since his debut in 2012.
For decades, West Asia had learned to live with tension. Proxy battles, covert strikes, deniable operations and quiet escalations had defined the region’s uneasy equilibrium. But what unfolded in recent weeks broke that pattern. Iran did not just respond to the joint strikes by the United States and Israel, it widened the battlefield. In doing
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, citing a greener pitch. Suryakumar Yadav is absent from the starting XI, expected as an Impact Player. MI aims to break their opening match losing streak since 2012, with debut caps for Ghazanfar and Rutherford.
Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Pakistan over the weekend. They discussed ending the Middle East conflict. Fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran rejected a US peace proposal. The conflict has caused over 3,000 deaths across the region. Diplomatic efforts continue despite ongoing
Chennai Super Kings face significant injury blows ahead of IPL 2026, with Dewald Brevis sidelined for the initial matches due to a side strain. This adds to the absence of MS Dhoni and Nathan Ellis, impacting the team’s middle order and bowling attack. CSK will aim to overcome these setbacks as they begin their campaign
