T20 World Cup: Australia aims to beat Pakistan in semi-final?
The Aussies made their first semi-final of the tournament since 2012 with four wins and a better run rate than South Africa. But they are up against an unbeaten Pakistan who stormed into the final four with five wins in the Super 12 stage.
New US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Pakistan
The Biden administration has selected Thomas West, a diplomat with years of experience in dealing with Afghanistan, as America’s new Special Representative for the war-torn country. Mr. West, who previously served as the Deputy Special Representative, replaces Zalmay Khalilzad
Why is Bangladeshi PM visiting France?
Sheikh Hasina to distribute first-ever UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize for Creative Economy
India sends Virat Kohli home, new captain announced after WC failure
With Virat Kohli stepping down from Team India's T20I captaincy, Rohit Sharma will lead the side in the home series against New Zealand and KL Rahul will serve as vice-captain.
Global automakers target $515 billion for EVs, batteries
The most recent analysis shows carmakers planning to spend an estimated $515 billion over the next five to 10 years to develop and build new battery-powered vehicles and shift away from combustion engines.
ADB approves $600m to support PM Khan’s Medina State plan
Eugenue Zhukov apprised the Adviser that 80 per cent of the funds allocated for procurement of vaccines have been disbursed and ready to provide additional funds if required.
US ‘concerned’ by UAE FM visit to ‘brutal dictator’ Assad
The United States is concerned by a meeting between the Emirati foreign minister and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said, urging states in the region to carefully consider "atrocities" perpetrated by Assad.
After conquering India, Pakistan’s Babar ready for crucial battle
Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody, who has coached in the Pakistan T20 Super League, believes Babar will become a bigger star than even India skipper Virat Kohli.
US counters BRI, plans to invest in global infrastructure projects
The United States will offer developing countries “the full range” of US financial tools, including equity stakes, loan guarantees, political insurance, grants, and technical expertise to focus on climate, health, digital technology, and gender equality.
Taiwan says China can block its key harbors & airports
Taiwan’s defense ministry, in a report it issues every two years, said China had launched what it called “gray zone” warfare, citing 554 “intrusions” by Chinese war planes into its southwestern theatre of air defense identification zone between September last year and the end of August.
Iran celebrates getting closer to Turkey
Relations between Tehran and Ankara have improved in all areas, says Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman
Failed: Modi planned to build 100 smart cities in 5 years
The primary objective of the project was to develop 100 smart cities within five years to drive economic growth and improve quality of life.