Modi writes to Pujara post retirement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Cheteshwar Pujara “a reminder of the beauty of the longer format of the game” after the India veteran retired from international cricket last week.

Asia Cup: India enters Super 4s

The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a thrilling 3-2 victory over Japan in their second Pool A clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday, securing a place in the highly anticipated Super 4s stage of the tournament.

Ships leave for Gaza carrying aid

A flotilla of ships was preparing to set sail for the Gaza Strip on Sunday with humanitarian aid on board, while Israel stepped up its offensive on Gaza City and is limiting the deliveries of food and basic supplies in the north of the Palestinian territory.

Chicago mayor defies Trump’s plan

The mayor of Chicago pushed back Saturday against what he called the “out-of-control” Trump administration’s plan to surge federal officers into the nation’s third-largest city, which could take place within days.

Hamas leader Obaida killed, says Israel

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Abu Obaida, the spokesperson and top commander of Hamas’ armed wing, was killed in Gaza over the weekend.