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TAIPEI Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved extra defence spending of $25 billion on Friday, or just about two-thirds of the amount sought by the government to bolster the armed forces in the face of a rapidly modernising Chinese military. Taiwan President Lai
GABORONE Botswana's former president Festus Mogae, who led the diamond-rich nation for a decade and won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86, the government said, declaring three days of national mourning. Mogae served as Bo
ROME Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump's administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at e
NEW YORK Professional hockey is seeing a massive financial boom as the NHL and its Players Association announced the salary cap will jump to a record $104 million for the 2026-27 season. This significant increase of $8.5 million from last year reflects the league’s rapid growt
RAIPUR The Mizoram U20 men’s football team secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the National Football Championship with a dominant 6-1 victory over Uttar Pradesh. Playing at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama in Chhattisgarh, the northeastern stars proved why they are the
SHANGHAI Indian archer Simranjeet Kaur touched hearts after securing a spot in the women’s recurve semifinals at the Archery World Cup Stage 2. The 27-year-old athlete delivered a flawless performance at the Yuanshen Sports Centre, proving that persistence eventually pays off
NEW DELHI FIDE and the Global Chess League (GCL) have officially announced that India will host the fourth season of the premier franchise-based chess tournament. While the specific host city remains under wraps for now, the league confirmed that an announcement is expected in
DUBAI South African captain Laura Wolvaardt leads an exciting race for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for April. Joining her on the shortlist are Sri Lankan opener Imesha Dulani and Brazilian sensation Laura Cardosa, following a month of record-shattering performanc
DUBAI The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an exciting shortlist for the Men’s Player of the Month award for April, featuring standout performers from Bangladesh, Oman, and the UAE. Fast-bowling sensation Nahid Rana, Oman’s veteran leader Jatinder Singh, and n
NEW DELHI Indian badminton star and Khel Ratna winner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent social media posts, explaining that his frustration stems from a lack of sports culture rather than a desire for money. After the Indian team secu
NEW DELHI Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins is in the national capital to celebrate the global growth of basketball, calling the expansion of the sport a "beautiful thing." Speaking ahead of the BUDX NBA House 2026 event, the American star shared his excitement about mer
Federico Valverde will miss El Clasico after a training ground fight with Aurelien Tchouameni left him with head trauma, sparking disciplinary action from Real Madrid. MADRID Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has been ruled out of the highly anticipated El Clasico ag
Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix powered Al-Nassr toward the title with a 4-2 victory, moving five points clear. TAIF Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix put on a masterclass as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Shabab 4-2, moving within touching distance of the Saudi Pro League title. Joa
New Delhi India’s mining industry is entering a new phase of transformation termed “Mining 5.0”, driven by integrated digital systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced automation, according to a Deloitte–ICC report cited in a recent industry update. The report highligh
Mumbai Hyundai Motor India Limited reported a 22.2% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY26, falling to ₹1,255.6 crore from ₹1,614.3 crore in the same period last year. The drop came despite steady revenue growth and strong sales performa
Seoul The Supreme Court of South Korea has upheld a two-year prison sentence for Cho Hyun-bum, confirming his conviction for misappropriation and embezzlement of company funds. The ruling finalises earlier decisions by lower courts in the high-profile corporate governance case
New Delhi India has successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant step in indigenous defence technology development, the government said on Friday. The system ha
Mumbai State Bank of India reported a mixed but largely steady financial performance for the fourth quarter of FY26, showing resilience in core banking operations despite pressure on margins and operating profit. The bank posted a 5.6% year-on-year rise in standalone net profi
