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Saudi Arabia and Qatar will give $5 billion in financial assistance to Pakistan for helping to bring peace in the region. Pakistan will be probably first country in the world to get financial benefits in a peacemaking mediation role.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy gives way to an ambulance during the roadshow in West Bengal's Siliguri.

Spanish coach Javier Cabrera stepped down from his role as Bangladesh 🇧🇩 national team manager a few days ago after more than four years in the job – a record tenure In a very difficult context (interference, politicisation, etc.), he rejuvenated the team by gradually bringing in a host of local prospects (Morsalin, Ahad Topu, Marma, Jony) to support the long-serving captain, Bhuyan, and a few dual nationals (now a priority for the federation) After a difficult start, his contract was extended and he achieved notable successes: reaching the semi-finals of the SAFF against Kuwait, qualifying for the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, etc. Naturally disappointed by recent results (a 3-4 home defeat to Hong Kong with a goal in the 101st minute!), Bangladesh were not out of the running against Singapore despite the setbacks (2-1 and 1-0) and even secured a win in Dhaka against a neighbouring Indian side that was, admittedly, in disarray. Heavily criticised by sections of the press calling for change, Cabrera can leave with a clear conscience. However, internal and external struggles within the federation have cast a shadow over his tenure, fuelling often unfounded rumours about him, whereas the truth is quite different: local football is a free-for-all where everyone seeks to advance their own personal interests at the expense of the common good.