No additional funds for CPEC: Pak assures IMF

Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it does not plan to allocate an additional budget to settle the Rs 493 billion dues of Chinese power plants, media reported.

Israel strikes weapons depot in Syrian capital

A war monitor said that Israeli strikes on Syria early Sunday targeted at least two sites in Damascus province, including a weapons depot, while state media said a soldier was wounded in the attack.

UK advises Ukraine to go on defensive in east

During a visit to Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Army Commander Antony Radakin have advised Ukraine’s senior leadership and military commanders on war strategy against the Russia as quoted by media reports.

Niger decides to suspend military pact with US

In a blow to the US security presence in Niger, the latter has suspended its military agreement with the former “with immediate effect”, Al Jazeera reported quoting the Niger’s ruling military spokesman, Colonel Amadou Abdramane.

IPL: Travis Head joins Hyderabad squad

Star Australia batter Travis Head on Sunday joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) training camp ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Kolkata-based franchise shared a small clip of the 30-year-old joining the team.

Kohli back from London, gears up for IPL 

Stylish batter Virat Kohli, who took a long break from the game, was spotted at the Mumbai airport as he returned to India from London to join his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the IPL 2024.