India’s win over Pakistan in Dubai sparks controversy as skipper Suryakumar Yadav refuses handshakes and dedicates victory to Pahalgam victims and armed forces, raising potential ICC Code of Conduct concerns.

Viral sensation Ahmad Shah announced the passing of his younger brother, Umer Shah, known for his appearances on Jeeto Pakistan and Shan-e-Ramazan. Fans and colleagues mourn the loss of the “little shining star,” who suffered a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Monday

The defeat left Pakistani fans heartbroken, with social media flooded by anger, disappointment, and sharp criticism of the team’s performance.

India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai was overshadowed by controversy after captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed his team deliberately refused post-match handshakes in protest.

Pace bowling great Wasim Akram has urged Pakistan and India's cricketers to ignore the noise and enjoy the game when they meet in a highly charged Asia Cup T20 match on Sunday.

Pakistan’s envoy to the UN delivered a powerful rebuke of Israel at the Security Council, accusing it of violating international law while posing as a victim. His speech won praise for exposing Israel’s impunity and resonated with those calling for accountability after the Doha strike

The prime minister said Pakistan strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Doha on September 9, describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. Qatar said it would hold funerals today in the capital Doha, for those killed.

Qatar has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “reckless” comparison of West Jerusalem’s missile attack on its capital Doha with the US response to the 9/11 atrocity.

The White House on Tuesday said Trump did not agree with Israel's decision to take military action on the US ally's soil and had warned Qatar in advance of the incoming strikes.

President Donald Trump voiced his discontent over the Israeli strike targeting senior Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, telling reporters he was "very unhappy" with the attack.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Russian drones were shot down over NATO territory for the first time, calling it a large-scale provocation.

Palestinian militant group Hamas has claimed the Israeli attack on its compound in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday was largely unsuccessful and that its top members survived.