Everton sign Belgium star Amadou Onana

Amadou Onana has signed for Everton from Lille for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a five-year contract until the end of June 2027, the club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Chess Olympiad: Mixed show by Indians

India ‘B’ team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while the India ‘A’ women’s side also finished third in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Tuesday.

HDFC hikes lending rate by 25 basis points

Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd announced an increase in its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps), a move that will make loans dearer for both existing and new borrowers.

Key al-Aqsa Brigades member killed in raid: Israel

Authorities in Israel on Tuesday said that a leading member of the al-Aqsa Brigades — the military arm of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement — during a military operation in the West Bank.

Ranil praises SL Army for defending Parliament

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday lauded the Sri Lankan Army for protecting Parliament when anti-government protestors tried to take control of the complex during the massive uprising last month, saying their ”timely intervention” preserved the constitution, democracy and sovereignty of the country.