Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered an injury scare after a record-breaking century against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old limped off with a suspected hamstring issue, though batting coach Vikram Rathour indicated it was likely severe cramps and not serious. Sooryavanshi had earlier smashed 103 off 37 balls.
Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race with 8 goals each, but Mbappé is ahead due to more assists (3 vs 1). Both players are rewriting World Cup history with their goal contributions.
Kylian Mbappe achieved a rare FIFA World Cup feat, scoring, assisting, and missing a penalty in France's 2-0 win over Morocco. He joined Lionel Messi in an exclusive club, having now accomplished this in the last 60 years. Mbappe also set new records for goal contributions and semifinal appearances.
Israel has reportedly shared intelligence with the US alleging a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. US agencies have not independently verified the warning, and some officials suspect Israel's motive may be to influence US policy towards Iran.
A US investigation identified national security risks from foreign aircraft imports, but the administration will not impose new tariffs. The report cited supply chain reliance and quality control issues, with President Trump directing negotiations to mitigate industry impacts.
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, following a state-approved move and legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The transition, expected to cost up to $5.5 million, involves replacing signage and branding, with old and new elements temporarily coexisting. The first aircraft to land under the new name carried Eric Trump, and President Trump hailed the renaming on Truth Social.
Pakistan received a record $41.6 billion in remittances in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, surpassing total exports. The State Bank of Pakistan reported an 8.6% increase from the previous year, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE being the largest sources.
