
State Grid Issues Record-Breaking Dim Sum Bonds in Hong Kong
State Grid issued 14.9 billion yuan of dim sum bonds in Hong Kong, drawing a record 193.8 billion yuan in investor orders amid expanding offshore market demand.

State Grid issued 14.9 billion yuan of dim sum bonds in Hong Kong, drawing a record 193.8 billion yuan in investor orders amid expanding offshore market demand.
KL Rahul praises Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century (167) in India's 462 all-out against Sri Lanka, citing years of quiet dedication behind the scenes.
India drew 2-2 with Paris Olympics silver medallists China in their opening Women's FIH Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen, Netherlands, after goals from Navneet Kaur and Deepika.
Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard delivering a difficult start for new City manager Enzo Maresca.

Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard in Enzo Maresca's first match as City manager.
Cameron Green's 104 in the second innings against Bangladesh in Darwin, his first century in Australia, has secured his position at number five, with captain Pat Cummins predicting a long stint. Despite the 9-wicket loss, Green's performance was a highlight amid Australia's batting struggles, potentially saving his spot for the next Test in Mackay.
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, helping India reach 288/2 and earning high praise for his spin-playing technique.

Middlesbrough defeated promoted Lincoln 2-1 with a debut double from Will Lankshear to end their 29-game unbeaten run. Elsewhere in the Championship, QPR won at Portsmouth for the first time in 26 years, and Norwich suffered a controversial 2-1 defeat to West Brom.
Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in a €50 million deal, signing a contract until 2031 and wearing the No. 9 shirt after scoring Spain's World Cup-winning goal.
Australia's Mitchell Starc surpassed Kapil Dev with his 435th Test wicket in Darwin, moving into 11th on the all-time list, while Bangladesh claimed a 150-run lead over Australia by stumps on Day 2.

Alexandra Eala's tennis success sparks a surge in interest in the Philippines, driving up racquet sales and overcrowding practice courts with aspiring young players.

Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and 2017 MVP, has announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the league.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva expects a fierce response from India in the upcoming Test series in Galle, acknowledging their spin challenges while banking on home conditions and spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.
Irfan Pathan recounts a heated 2005 Test match exchange with Kumar Sangakkara over a ball change, which escalated into personal sledging but later turned into friendship when they met in the IPL's Kings XI Punjab setup.

Coritiba defender Jacy Maranhão scored but saw his goal disallowed by VAR in a Brazilian Série A match. Celebrating, he jumped over advertising boards but fell into a tunnel hole, suffering a minor ankle injury, forcing his substitution.
A paddlefish tagged in 2007 in North Dakota was recaptured in 2025, 18 years later, providing rare long-term data on growth and longevity, showing a 11-pound increase to 98 pounds and 3-inch length growth.
Leh Apex Body leaders Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook gave the Union government a one-month deadline to withdraw criminal cases against protesters, compensate families of killed demonstrators, and address core demands for Ladakh.
Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist to become the all-time leading scorer in Leagues Cup history, leading Inter Miami to a 4-2 comeback victory over Atlético San Luis.

Shanghai-based company MiniMax has restricted free access to its model weights in the US, EU, UK and South Korea, citing regulatory uncertainties and ongoing copyright legal proceedings.
India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand warns that the BWF's shift to a 15-point scoring system will fundamentally change badminton, favoring speed and mental resilience while potentially ending the careers of players unable to adapt to the tactical transition.

Donald Trump announced talks with Iran for Monday, declining a deadline after halting an attack to seek a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear capabilities. Iran stated it's nearing a deal with Oman for a new route through the volatile strait, where a tanker reported an explosion.

Hearts suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen in their Premiership opener after conceding two late goals, continuing a turbulent period for manager Wouter Vrancken. Elsewhere, Motherwell secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian, St Johnstone edged Kilmarnock 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller, and St Mirren beat Falkirk 2-0.

Son Heung-min scored for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, extending his MLS scoring streak to four matches after an initial 13-match goalless drought this season.

Southern Brave defeated London Spirit by five wickets in a low-scoring Hundred match at Lord's. Jofra Archer's season-best 4-9 helped bowl out Spirit for 105, despite Jonny Bairstow's 56. David Miller then guided Brave to victory with an unbeaten 39, overcoming a mid-innings wobble.