Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the 124-member Indian contingent success for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence in their determination. India begins its campaign Thursday with bowls events, with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu leading medal hopes.
Fide-Präsident Arkadi Dworkowitsch hat seine Befugnisse nach EU-Sanktionen ausgesetzt, die er als "rechtswidrig und ungerecht" bezeichnet. Vizepräsident Viswanathan Anand übernimmt interimistisch. Dworkowitsch kandidiert nicht mehr für eine dritte Amtszeit; die Wahl im September hat neue Kandidaten.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced immediate reductions in market-capitalisation requirements for start-ups, international firms, and WVR companies, aiming to attract more innovative companies globally to list in Hong Kong.
England's 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan defeated French Grandmaster Marc’Andria Maurizzi, setting a new world age record. World champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced poor form, while Fide president Arkady Dvorkovich was sanctioned, impacting the upcoming Fide presidential election in Samarkand.
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by scoring an 18-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest male player to achieve this in international cricket. The record-breaking knock secured India a seven-wicket victory and boosted his confidence after a challenging debut.
NSW Waratahs captain Emily Chancellor expresses strong confidence after their 33-22 semi-final win over Western Force, as they prepare to face Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Women's grand final in Ba, Fiji. The defending champions aim to leverage their strong form and tactical selections.
UK consumer confidence rose significantly in July, driven by the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming PM, England's World Cup run, and hopes for Middle East peace. Despite this, personal finance outlook remained cautious, and rising oil prices from renewed US-Iran conflict threaten inflation forecasts.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has temporarily stepped aside after being included in the EU's 21st sanctions list related to Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion. Deputy President Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president, while Dvorkovich plans to legally challenge the sanctions.
BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy are among nine firms forming the Bitcoin Security Consortium, investing $15 million to fund research against future quantum computing threats. The initiative aims to support developers in creating quantum-resistant cryptography for Bitcoin, addressing a theoretical vulnerability that could expose billions in BTC.
La Ferrari si prepara al GP d'Ungheria con aspettative di buona performance all'Hungaroring grazie alle sue qualità aerodinamiche. Mentre Fred Vasseur è cauto, Lewis Hamilton vede Mercedes ancora dominante. Anche Aston Martin e McLaren portano aggiornamenti, sperando in progressi prima della pausa estiva.
Finans ve kripto para sektörünün önde gelen şirketleri, Bitcoin ağının uzun vadeli güvenliğini desteklemek amacıyla Bitcoin Güvenlik Konsorsiyumu'nu kurdu. Konsorsiyum, üç yılda 15 milyon dolarlık fon taahhüt ederek geliştiricileri destekleyecek ve kuantum bilişim risklerine odaklanacak.
Аркадий Дворкович временно приостановил исполнение обязанностей президента FIDE после включения его в 21-й санкционный список Евросоюза, назвав решение незаконным. Его обязанности будет исполнять Вишванатан Ананд.
Arkady Dvorkovich voluntarily suspended his duties as FIDE president after the EU included him in its 21st sanctions package. Viswanathan Anand will assume the role while Dvorkovich challenges the "unlawful and unfair" decision.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is refining her political strategy to challenge new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, focusing on economic competence and questioning his policy funding. Badenoch, showing increased confidence, aims to counter Burnham's likability and media naturalness, adapting her rhetorical approach for the coming weeks.
Firenze ospita il weekend dell'atletica leggera italiana con il Challenge e gli Assoluti allo stadio Ridolfi. Oltre mille atleti si sfideranno per i titoli nazionali e la qualificazione agli Europei di Birmingham, seppur con assenze importanti come Tortu, Iapichino e Furlani.
Macaristan Başbakanı Peter Magyar, Budapeşte'deki Nyugati Tren İstasyonu'nda canlı yayında yaşlı bir vatandaşın tükürüklü saldırısına uğradı. Magyar, saldırgana tepkisiz kalırken, olayın sorumlusu olarak eski Başbakan Viktor Orban ve hükümetinin propagandasını gösterdi. Şikayetçi olmayacağını belirtti.
Президент Международной шахматной федерации (FIDE) Аркадий Дворкович временно приостановил исполнение своих обязанностей после включения его в 21-й пакет санкций Евросоюза. Он назвал санкции незаконными и несправедливыми, пообещав обжаловать их. Обязанности президента будет исполнять Вишванатан Ананд.
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council announced oil export resumption from July 20, aiming to restore foreign currency and fund services. However, security challenges, Houthi threats, and restoring market confidence pose significant hurdles to sustained exports and economic stability.
Imax shares surged over 8% after "The Odyssey" generated $52 million globally, easing investor fears about 2026 box office targets. The company remains on track for a record $1.4 billion this year, driven by strong film performance and global system installations.
The European Union has implemented its 21st sanctions package, targeting Russian individuals including Vladimir Tabak, Maxim Grigoriev, and Arkady Dvorkovich, along with investment corporation Sistema, several gold miners, and numerous banks for their alleged roles in supporting pro-Kremlin activities and undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Una ricerca Ipsos Doxa per Assovetro rivela che nove italiani su dieci preferiscono il vetro per il packaging di alimenti e bevande, associandolo a qualità e sostenibilità. Nonostante ciò, il vetro è poco presente sugli scaffali, creando un divario tra domanda e offerta, specialmente per acqua, latte e succhi.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS faces a major test as a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands across the U.S., exposing a fragile food safety system. Experts blame chronic underfunding, budget cuts, and personnel turnover for hampering the response and eroding public trust, despite agency assurances.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed confidence in teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe, believing he has learned from his challenging England tour. Iyer urged the young squad to play fearlessly, while Sooryavanshi affirmed his confidence despite recent setbacks and highlighted his familiarity with the Harare venue.
