August 2025
Madushanka Enters Record Books With Hat-Trick Against Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka’s left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka delivered a dramatic final over to secure a nail-biting seven-run win over Zimbabwe in Harare, giving his side a 1-0 lead in the two-match ODI series. Zimbabwe needed just 10 runs from the last six balls, but Madushanka turned the game on its head by removing three batters in…
Alexander-Arnold Facing Uphill Struggle for Club and Country
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s season has taken another hit after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. The 26-year-old, who made a high-profile switch from Liverpool to Real Madrid this summer, has endured a rocky beginning in Spain. He was subbed off after just 68 minutes…
Asian Development Bank Announces $3 Million Emergency Grant for Pakistan Flood Relief
Islamabad / Manila (Agencies): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million emergency grant to support the Government of Pakistan’s immediate relief efforts in response to the widespread flooding across the country. This grant complements ongoing funding arrangements under ADB’s broader flood assistance initiative, aimed at bolstering emergency response, risk management, and rehabilitation of critically impacted infrastructure…
Mauritania Migrant Boat Tragedy: 49 Dead, Over 100 Missing
Nouakchott (Agencies):A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania this week, leaving at least 49 people dead and more than 100 others missing, according to officials. The Mauritanian coast guard confirmed that 17 survivors were rescued, while search operations are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers. The ill-fated vessel, carrying around 160 people, had…
Polish Air Force F-16 Crashes During Air Show Rehearsal, Pilot Dies
A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet went down on Thursday evening during a practice session for the upcoming 2025 International Air Show in Radom. Reports from local media indicate the aircraft struck the runway at approximately 19:30 CET. Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka confirmed in a statement on X that the pilot lost his life,…
