The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 2027 home schedule, highlighted by simultaneous men's and women's Ashes series against Australia. The men's Ashes will begin June 18 at Trent Bridge, with the Rose Bowl hosting its first Test. Northern venues Headingley and Old Trafford were notably excluded from the men's Ashes fixtures, sparking debate.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, largely unknown in Brussels, prepares for an EU-UK summit. He inherits a "reset agenda" aiming to ease trade barriers, link emissions systems, and establish a youth exchange, while navigating familiar Brexit dilemmas and his stated desire to rejoin the EU in his lifetime.
Andy Burnham, Britain's new prime minister, is largely unknown in Brussels but is set to lead an EU-UK summit this autumn, inheriting Keir Starmer's reset agenda. Key issues include trade barriers, a youth exchange scheme, and defence cooperation, with his Brexit stance creating both hope and caution.
Cricket Australia announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 13. Captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon return after recovering from injuries, bolstering the reigning World Test Championship holders.
Indian residents holding foreign assets must report them in Schedule FA of their Income Tax Return (ITR) for the calendar year ending December 31, 2025. This applies even if the asset was held for just one day, regardless of the foreign country's fiscal year. Non-residents and Not Ordinarily Residents are exempt. Failure to comply may result in penalties.
Resident and ordinarily resident individuals must report foreign assets in Schedule FA of their income tax return by July 31, 2026. Non-resident Indians and resident but not ordinarily resident individuals are exempt. The schedule requires peak values and beneficial ownership details, with penalties under the Black Money Act for non-compliance.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continues on July 2 with four knockout matches. Indian fans can watch Belgium vs. Senegal, USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Spain vs. Austria, and Portugal vs. Croatia, with match times provided in IST.
Iran's football federation will complain to FIFA, alleging travel restrictions imposed by World Cup organizers. Iran's team was denied permission to travel from Mexico to Los Angeles two days before their match against Belgium, hindering their preparation.
With Christian Pulisic injured, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino faces tactical decisions for the Australia match. Options include starting Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Tim Weah, or shifting Malik Tillman deeper, all while managing player fitness in the new 48-team World Cup format.
With Christian Pulisic injured, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino faces tactical decisions for the Australia match. Options include Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Tim Weah, or shifting midfielders like Malik Tillman, as the team balances player fitness with securing Group D control.
Four more teams open their World Cup campaigns on Wednesday, with Portugal facing DRC and England meeting Croatia. The article also highlights records chased by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, fan violence in New York, and difficult kickoff times worldwide.
Mark Gurman reports on Apple's future hardware, including camera-equipped AirPods slated for late 2027, a second-gen foldable phone expected this fall, and new iPhones with edge-to-edge displays. Chip advancements and potential production shifts are also discussed.
Iran has announced the funeral schedule for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the former Supreme Leader, who died with his family in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. The funeral events will take place from November 4-5 in Tehran, with final burial on November 9 in Mashhad, his hometown and holy site. This announcement comes as a potential end-of-war MOU between the US and Iran is reportedly imminent.
Donald Trump's reduced public appearances and "executive time" have raised concerns about his health and fitness for office, especially with midterm elections approaching. Allies defend his energy, while critics point to his physical appearance and lack of engagement with the press.
Sunday, May 24th features KBO baseball games, golf tournaments including the Korean Open and KLPGA tour, K League 2 soccer matches, national student tennis championships, PBA billiards finals, the National Youth Sports Festival in Busan, and the Super Race Championship motorsport event.
The National Institute of Design (NID) has announced the counselling schedule for NID DAT 2026. Provisional offer letters for MDes round 1 were released on May 21, 2026. BDes results are expected by May 28, 2026, with registration and document submission until May 31. Seat allotment is on June 9.
SailGP has signed a three-year deal to bring its racing events to Hong Kong, with the 2027 season set to begin in Victoria Harbour. The sport's co-founder, Russell Coutts, sees China as a key growth market and hopes for a local team's return.
The 2026 NFL season opens with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots on September 9, one of 272 games. A record 9 international games are scheduled across 4 continents.
Back-to-back world snooker championship victories by China’s Zhao Xintong and Wu Yize have sparked the formation of a new Chinese Billiards Club Professional League. Launched on Sunday, the new CBL will feature eight teams competing over the course of eight months, playing 432 matches in a home-and-away format, with the first fixtures scheduled for next Wednesday. League position will determine the draw for the quarter-finals in early October, with a grand final schedule for the last week in...
Team India is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June 2026 to manage workloads following the IPL. Fringe players may receive maiden call-ups for the non-WTC fixture.
Indian cricket team management is considering resting top players including captain Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan (June 6-10) due to minimal gap between IPL final (May 31) and the match. With no World Test Championship points at stake and a packed calendar including ODIs and England tour, selectors may prioritize player workload management. Potential maiden call-ups include pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who have impressed in India A setup.
