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A Chinese postdoctoral researcher in the United States has died by suicide a day after being questioned by U.S. authorities. China’s Foreign Ministry says it has lodged a formal protest, calling for a full investigation and raising concerns over the treatment of Chinese scholars. There have been ongoing tensions around the scrutiny of Chinese researchers in the U.S.

PSL makes a mark with poor quality jerseys. Quality so poor that the white ball literally started turning pink mid-match, due to dye bleeding from the jerseys. Then came Marnus Labuschagne's reaction: “I haven’t seen anything like this before… the ball is red and turned pink.”

Bangladesh: A passenger bus carrying dozens plunged into the Padma River at Daulatdia ferry ghat while boarding a ferry. At least 24–26 people feared dead, including women and children. Rescue teams pulled the bus from deep waters after hours of operation.

Cargo ship SELEN turned back by Iran while en route toward Pakistan Iranian naval forces turned back the container vessel SELEN as it attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with the ship reportedly on a route toward Pakistan.

A facepalm moment for Donald Trump. Trump said: "very good and productive conversations." Signalling negotiations with Iran. Some hours later MB Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's parliament, declares no negotiations have been held with the US. Calls for remorseful punishment of the aggressors..

15 years old. On debut. Scores a T20I hundred. Rwanda’s Fanny Utagushimaninde became the youngest centurion in women’s T20Is. She’s the first ever to do it on debut. 111* (65). Pure statement. Women’s cricket is evolving fast… and from places you didn’t expect.

PSL promo shoot or annual office group photo after a compliance meeting? Hard to tell.

KKR IPL 2026 injuries: Akash Deep, Harshit Rana and Pathirana sidelined - significant impact on tournament prospects. KKR's bowling resources already under strain before tournament kickoff.

Bangladesh Cricket Board takes major step to revive India-Bangladesh series - key Test match now on the horizon. Series has huge implications for both teams' Test rankings and preparations for upcoming tournaments.

PSL will be played bejing closed doors. The tournament will proceed without spectators.The official opening ceremony has been cancelled.

The foreign players opting for PSL got their software updated in the nick of time. IPL it is for them.. 😉

PSL is literally days away and not a single foreign player is here… this is embarrassing at this point. IPL is taking players already signed in PSL and nobody here even reacts 😭 no rules, no control, nothing. why would they when everything here is this messed up. L ka PSL

Speech in the Gulf isn’t just about what you say. It’s about where you say it, how you say it, and who you’re talking about. Across countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, social media is not treated as a private space. It’s legally the same as speaking in public. A tweet, a WhatsApp forward, even a sarcastic comment can fall under laws related to: “Spreading misinformation” “Insulting the state” “Harming national unity” “Undermining public order” And these aren’t vague warnings. People have been fined, detained, and even deported over posts. What makes it tricky is the gray zone: What counts as criticism vs insult? What is opinion vs misinformation? Where does satire cross the line? There isn’t always a clear answer. For many in the region, this creates an invisible boundary- one you learn not from a rulebook, but from examples of what happens when someone crosses it. The internet may be global. But speech laws are still very, very local.

@IndiaToday Pakistan's reality summed up in a pic.

A controversial remark by a former Pakistani diplomat has triggered concern amid rising regional tensions, with references to India drawing sharp reactions as geopolitical fault lines appear to widen further. Speaking during a discussion centred on a hypothetical conflict, Basit said, “If America attacks Pakistan we have to attack India, Mumbai, New Delhi, without a second thought. We won’t leave it we’ll see what happens later.” Read More: intdy.in/4u3qie #AbdulBasit #India #Pakistan #Geopolitics #SecurityTensions #IndiaTodayGlobal

There’s a growing claim that Iran’s power grid is too decentralized to be crippled, and that any strike would backfire with Israel collapsing first and the Gulf in flames. That analysis doesn’t hold up. Yes, Iran has hundreds of power plants. But wars don’t target “plant counts”, they target critical capacity and choke points. A handful of large gas plants and key transmission nodes carry a disproportionate load. Take those out, and cascading failures do the rest. The Ukraine comparison is also misleading. Ukraine’s grid is structured differently, backed by external integration and constant Western support. Iran doesn’t have that cushion. And the idea that Israel’s grid would be destroyed first ignores reality. Israel has hardened infrastructure, layered air defenses, and faster recovery systems. Damage is possible. Collapse is not easy. Could this escalate and hit Gulf infrastructure? Yes. But that’s a scenario of major escalation- not an automatic outcome. Bottom line: This isn’t a one-sided game anyone “wins easily.” Both sides have vulnerabilities. Both would pay a price. But the idea that Iran is immune while others collapse first is more narrative than strategy.

India dispatched its first shipment of medical aid to Iran on March 18, 2026, delivering essential medicines and supplies to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. The humanitarian assistance comes amid ongoing regional tensions, with Iran publicly thanking India for the support. The move reflects New Delhi’s continued outreach through aid while maintaining a balanced diplomatic stance in the region.

@RadharamnDas @BCCI Incorrect info..he won't play in India. He will play in The Hundred, which is a T20 tournament being okayed in England. He will play for Team Sunrisers Leeds. Bought at £190,000 (approx ₹2.3–2.4 crore). Sunrisers Leeds is linked to the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Indian government looks so helpless & clueless... This rascal Pakistani cricketer has vowed that he will donate his salary to Pakistani Air Force. And India has allowed him to play in India for a local club. Same @BCCI made Hindu hotel girls dance before Bangladeshi cricket team when Hindus were lynched in Bangladesh last year. Shame on Hindus who are high on this cricket opium & unaware about the great Jihad danger lurking behind them...

Iran’s missile strike on Dimona hit residential areas, leaving buildings damaged, fires on the ground, and dozens injured. No confirmed damage to the nuclear facility, but the location changes everything. A strike this close to Israel’s most sensitive site signals a dangerous shift. This conflict is entering a far riskier phase.

Trump now wants to hit and obliterate power plants in Iran. This will jeopardise the lives of very civilians who he said he wanted to save from the Islamist regime. He is getting desperate and wants to punish civilians and break their morale. The swift victory couldn't be achieved and Iran's repeated tit for tat actions have shocked him to the core. The only way forward from here is absolute mayhem and the suffering of civilians. He won't stop until he can show the World that he won...