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Iran decides to close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise in Gulf: Report

Tehran: With the situation massively escalating in the Middle East following joint strikes by the United States (US) and Israel on Iran, Tehran on Saturday decided to close the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important maritime chokepoint in the region, according to a media report. Ships and vessels in the region have received VHF transmission from Iran's Revolutionary Guards which said that "no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz", said an official from the European Union's naval mission Aspides. However, Iranian officials have not issued a statement on this yet.  Strait of…

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Sahibzada Farhan creates history with stunning 59-ball century vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

KANDY: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan created history today as he became the first batter ever to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup edition. He notched up a 59-ball ton against Sri Lanka in the must-win clash of the T20 World Cup as Pakistan posted 212 runs in their 20 overs after being invited to bat first in Pallekele. Farhan had earlier smashed a century against Namibia in the group stage and in the process, has also scored the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition, surpassing Virat Kohli. After losing the toss, Pakistan had to…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, says foreign minister amid missing reports

Tehran: Israel Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still alive, hours after several Israeli media reports claimed that he was killed in the joint strikes by the United States (US) and Israel.  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still alive "as far as I know", said Aragchi, while speaking to NBC News. "All high ranking officials are alive... So everybody is now in its position, and we are handling this situation, and everything is fine." In his interview, Araghchi said Iran is willing to de-escalate and is only targeting bases of the US in…

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Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli’s legendary record in T20 World Cup

Colombo: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli’s record for most runs by a batter in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. The former India captain held the record for 12 years, having scored 319 runs in six innings in the 2014 edition of the marquee tournament. Farhan, with his blistering knock against Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights clash surpassed him to hold the record. Most runs in a single edition of the tournament: Player Runs Year Sahibzada Farhan 320 runs* 2026 Virat Kohli 319 runs 2014 …

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Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh believed to be killed in Israeli attacks: Reports

Tehran: Amid escating tensdion in the Middle east, Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, reports claimed on Saturday. The development comes as the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Airstrikes hit offices of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah…

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India enter whatever it takes mode to play ‘fire with fire’ against West Indies in must-win Super Eights clash

Kolkata: It’s a simple calculation. The winner of the India vs West Indies match at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 1 will go on to play the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Hence, the stakes are quite high but both teams are optimistic of their chances. However, they understand that the virtual quarter-final is worthy of a final as both teams have enough firepower in the tank that if gone berserk, can entertain the fans with a high-scoring affair. For West Indies, this could be their biggest T20 outing since their 2016 World Cup triumph at the…

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Dubai airport shut, Burj Khalifa evacuated as Iran retaliates after US-Israel strikes | Updates

Dubai: The flight operations at the Dubai International Airport were suspended on Saturday after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a joint strike by Israel and the United States (US). In a statement, officials said the decision was taken in view of the safety of the passengers, adding that it will keep providing further updates after monitoring the situation. The Dubai International Airport is considered to be the busiest airport in the world. "Dubai Airports confirms that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC)…

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PAK vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

KANDY: PAK vs SL Live cricket score: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other today in the final Super 8 Group 1 clash of the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka have already been knocked out of the tournament but Pakistan are still alive and will need a big win today to knock New Zealand out and qualify for the semis. Can they bring out their best game today and confine the hosts to another loss? Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head to Head in T20Is Pakistan and Sri Lanka have faced each other 29 times in the shortest format of…

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Israel-Iran conflict: Global powers react as Middle East conflict escalates

New Delhi: The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while Iranian media reported strikes nationwide. Smoke was seen rising from the capital, Tehran. The strikes marked a significant escalation and opened a new chapter in US intervention in Iran. It was the second time in eight months that the administration of US President Donald Trump used military force against the Islamic Republic. The military action followed weeks of rising tensions, including the movement of American warships into…

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CM Omar Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash prize for Jammu and Kashmir players after historic Ranji title win

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history and clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title. The side took on Karnataka in the summit clash of the tournament in Hubballi, and after the game was ultimately drawn, Jammu and Kashmir were declared the champions as they held the lead in the first innings.  It is worth noting that this was the ninth time that a team had won the Ranji Trophy title in their maiden appearance in the final, and etching their name in the history books, Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah came forward and announced a massive Rs. 2 crore cash…

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