Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali condemns Virat Kohli's physical altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test at the MCG. Basit criticizes Kohli for intentionally colliding with Konstas, contrasting his behavior with Sachin Tendulkar's. The ICC fines Kohli with a 20% match fee and a demerit point, raising debates on disciplinary consistency.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk confronted Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski regarding claims about Starlink's reliability in Ukraine. Rubio dismissed Sikorski's concerns as baseless, while Musk emphasized Poland's minimal financial contribution and reaffirmed the unwavering support of Starlink for Ukraine.
The re-entry of a Chinese satellite created a fireball display over the southern United States on Sunday night. The SuperView-1 02 satellite burned up over New Orleans, causing sightings across several states. This event drew both awe and concern from the public regarding falling space debris.
Australia need a new top-order player for the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India due to Matthew Short's injury. Ricky Ponting supports Jake Fraser-McGurk as the replacement, valuing his explosive batting. Alternatives include Steve Smith or Josh Inglis. Despite mixed recent form, Ponting believes Fraser-McGurk’s aggressive play could be pivotal.
Rohit Sharma will be dropped from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney due to poor form, with Jasprit Bumrah assuming captaincy. This marks the first time an Indian captain will be dropped for performance reasons in the middle of a series. India trail the series 1-2 and must win the Sydney Test to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
The Indian Army is modernizing logistics by replacing mules with motorized vehicles and robotic mules. However, GS mules remain indispensable in remote, challenging terrains, carrying up to 80 kg of supplies. MA mules, used for transporting heavy mortar guns, are being phased out. Over 4,000 mules continue to operate in areas where helicopters have operational limits. Mules undergo rigorous training and are crucial for the Army’s logistics in inaccessible regions.
The Mumbai Economic Offences Wing arrested Javed Aazam in connection with the Rs 122 crore misappropriation case involving New India Cooperative Bank. Javed, the brother of BJP's former Maharashtra secretary Hyder Azam, was linked to the scam through businessman Unnathan Arunachalam, who claimed to have given him Rs 18 crore.
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Hamas faces a severe cash shortage in Gaza due to tightened Israeli restrictions and military actions, crippling its ability to pay fighters and employees. Israeli forces have targeted key financial operatives, disrupting fund distribution, while restrictions on aid and currency further strain Gaza's economy. This financial crisis undermines Hamas's recruitment efforts and control, exacerbating hardships for Gazan civilians already struggling with war and basic needs.