Japan’s defence ministry seeks record budget
Japan’s Defence Ministry Friday sought a record 8.5 trillion yen (USD 59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat, while focusing on unmanned weapons and AI to make up for the declining number of servicemembers as a result of the country’s shrinking population.
UN to deploy team to Bangladesh to probe rights abuses
The UN human rights office said Friday that it will deploy a fact-finding team to Bangladesh to investigate alleged rights abuses and violations through use of excessive force by security forces to quell protests led by students against the former government this summer.
14 dead in Mali road accident
Fourteen people were killed and 29 others injured, including nine seriously, after two vehicles collided in central Mali, according to a statement released by the Malian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
Germany deports Afghan nationals for first time since 2021
Germany deported Afghan nationals on Friday for the first time since August 2021, when the Taliban returned to power.
Indian-origin woman kills10-year-old daughter in UK
A 33-year-old Indian-origin woman on Friday admitted to the killing of her 10-year-old daughter, who was found dead at their home in a town in the West Midlands region of England earlier this year.
Plenty of action in Proodles Premier League
Proodles Premier League saw thrilling cricket action as there was some exciting acting on field.
Root dedicates 33rd Test ton to Thorpe
Joe Root dedicated his record-equalling 33rd Test hundred to his former batting mentor late Graham Thorpe, who died earlier this month at the age of 55.
US open: Alcaraz suffers shock loss to Zandschulp
No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss at the hands of Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp in Round 2 of the US Open late on Thursday night.
Paralympics: Golden girl Avani leads shooting’s medal rush
The extraordinary Avani Lekhara became the first Indian to win two successive Paralympic gold medals with a record-breaking performance that cemented her place as one of the finest para-shooters in the world on a history-making day for the country, which also snared its maiden track medal through Preethi Pal.
