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Saudi Finance Minister approves SR217 ($57.9) billion borrowing plan for 2026 | World News

Saudi Arabia approves SR217 billion 2026 borrowing plan to fund deficit and debt repayments/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is laying out its financing roadmap for the year ahead. With a sizeable budget deficit forecast and major debt repayments due, the Kingdom has approved a detailed borrowing plan for 2026 that aims to balance funding needs with […]

Mustafizur Rahman Released by KKR, Will He Receive Payment?

New Delhi: Following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. This decision raises an important question: will KKR pay Rahman the amount for which he was bought in the auction? Here is what the […]

Four from Kerala Family Die in Road Accident in Saudi Arabia

Malappuram: A tragic road accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of four members of a family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Jaleel (52) of Vellila, his mother Maimunath Kakkengal (73), wife Tasna Thodengal (40), and son Adil Jaleel (14). Preliminary reports from Saudi Arabia state […]

Joe Root closes on Sachin Tendulkar after 2nd fifty in Ashes 2025-26; England fight hard at SCG after top-order failure

Joe Root closed in on legendary Sachin Tendulkar after the former England captain reached his 67th fifty in the longest format on Day 1 of the fifth an final Ashes 2025-26 Test against Australia on Sunday. Opting to bat first, England were in complete disarray, losing their top three with just 57 runs on board […]

AIFF to Announce ISL Dates Next Week After Emergency Meeting

New Delhi: Following appeals from top football stars and fans for clarity on the Indian Super League (ISL), the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the dates for the upcoming ISL season will be declared next week. AIFF officials held an emergency meeting on Saturday to review and accept the report submitted by […]

Tamil Nadu Dragons Edge Out Hyderabad Storm in Shootout Thriller

Chennai witnessed an exciting start to the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 as Tamil Nadu Dragons secured a thrilling shootout victory against Hyderabad Storm. The match took place at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, where young goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh emerged as the hero by saving two crucial penalty strokes. After a closely contested […]

Horoscope Tomorrow, January 5, 2026: A sudden shift in energy will surprise these zodiac signs

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) A rather coercive move will only lead to a greater sense of injustice. This time around, let things happen at their own pace. Just like that, some answers will come to you. Not much needs to be healed right now, so just keep taking another step forward. The more you release […]

England 208/3 in 44.0 Overs | Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Score: Joe Root, Harry Brook frustrate Australia with 100-run partnership

Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Cricket Score: Joe Root and Harry Brook staged a steady recovery after England lost three wickets in a torrid opening session of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. At lunch, Root was unbeaten on 31 and Brook on 23 […]

‘Vivek’s net worth is $1.8 billion’: Row over Ramaswamy promising to ‘put money back in citizens’ pockets’ if elected Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy stirred a row over his Ohio governor bid after promising to “put money back in the pockets of American citizens” to tackle the state’s affordability crisis, despite his personal net worth of over $1.8 billion, according to Forbes.The Indian‑origin businessman and former DOGE executive said that Ohio needs to stop feeding the beast: […]

‘Called Trump directly to register my opposition’: Mamdani condemns US strikes on Venezuela, calls it an ‘act of war’

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday condemned the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.The socialist democrat called it an “act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”At a news conference, Mamdani said he had spoken to US President Donald Trump by phone to […]