Contenders for T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament

Here are the players who have lit up the stage with outstanding performances:
7 March 2026, 14:19 PM

Dubai airport suspends operations after interception

Emirates has been operating ​limited services from Dubai and ⁠Abu Dhabi through safe air corridors.
7 March 2026, 13:22 PM

13th parliamentary polls: Women rights activists decry sharp decline in female representation

Say women received only 3.98% nominations, urge reforms to boost participation in politics
7 March 2026, 13:16 PM

Tickets go on sale for Bangladesh-Pakistan ODI series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has released the ticket details for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with online sales already underway.
7 March 2026, 12:39 PM

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.
7 March 2026, 12:30 PM

Mahfuj Alam launches new political platform ‘Alternatives’ with 17-member organising committee

Platform aims to mobilise youth and revive spirit of July uprising through nationwide political outreach
7 March 2026, 12:14 PM

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports

Russia is providing Iran with targeting information that includes locations of US warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing three officials familiar with the intelligence
7 March 2026, 12:10 PM

Man City aren't a 'complete team' admits Guardiola

Pep Guardiola knows Manchester City are not a "complete team" but he is convinced they can still overhaul Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
7 March 2026, 11:54 AM

Samson’s moment finally arrives

After spending most of his international career lurking in the shadows of bigger stars and failing to fulfill his incredible talent, Sanju Samson has finally risen to the occasion in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
7 March 2026, 10:10 AM

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes

Footage on social media and photos provided by news agencies showed Mehrabad Airport on fire
7 March 2026, 09:46 AM

PSG lose at home to open Ligue 1 title race

Monaco handed French champions Paris St Germain their first home defeat of the Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 away victory at the Parc des Princes on Friday that opened up the championship race.
7 March 2026, 09:42 AM

Valverde strikes late as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo

Federico Valverde's heavily deflected 95th-minute drive snatched injury-hit Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday.
7 March 2026, 09:34 AM

Nepal's rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide win

Balendra Shah looked set to win by a landslide in parliamentary polls, but with counting still far to go
7 March 2026, 09:26 AM

Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump

The price hike comes at a politically sensitive time for President Donald Trump as midterm elections approach, hitting voters hard.
7 March 2026, 08:52 AM

Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say

Trump said it would be 'wonderful' if Kurds launch insurgency
7 March 2026, 08:46 AM

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' complicating diplomatic paths

Iran's president says countries have begun mediation efforts
7 March 2026, 08:36 AM

US Treasury secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions

The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world's energy and transport sectors, virtually halting activity in the Strait of Hormuz
7 March 2026, 08:31 AM

Men's, Women’s DPL uncertain as stagnation continues

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to solve the ongoing club cricket crisis as both the men’s and women’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL) are facing uncertainty.
7 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Slot relieved as Liverpool bounce back with Wolves revenge mission

Arne Slot admitted he was relieved that Liverpool's rollercoaster season left him with a good feeling for once after their 3-1 win at Wolves in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday.
7 March 2026, 08:10 AM

Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world's highest level

Driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.
7 March 2026, 07:43 AM