The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for Indian nationals amid rising regional tensions over protests in Iran. "All Indian nationals currently in Israel are advised to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines and protocols issued by Israeli authorities," the advisory stated. Further, Indian nationals are also advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel.

India asks its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel, issues advisory

Big Bash League (BBL) has unveiled a new rule that will be implemented from the next edition. Teams will be allowed to nominate a designated batter and a designated fielder. The designated batter can bat but won't be permitted to bowl or field. If a designated batter is named, teams must also name a designated fielder, who can only field.

Big Bash League unveils new rule

Pakistani drones were spotted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with Indian Army opening fire at them. This is the third such incident in last five days. Recently, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi had said the head of Pakistan's military operations has been told to control drone intrusions.

Pakistani drones spotted in J&K for 3rd time in 5 days despite India's warning, Army opens fire

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sacked its top official Najmul Islam as Chairman of the Finance Committee with immediate effect. This comes after players in Bangladesh boycotted Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and other matches on Thursday demanding Najmul's resignation. Najmul had called ex-captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" and slammed players for their recent performances.

Bangladesh Cricket Board sacks top official who called Tamim Iqbal 'Indian agent'

The first Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match on Thursday, between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express, has been delayed after both teams didn't arrive at the venue. This comes after Bangladeshi players threatened boycott demanding resignation of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam, who said players should return "crores and crores of taka" that the board spends on them.

Bangladesh Premier League match hit by boycott, players don't arrive at venue

USA Cricket has denied Pakistan-born USA cricketer Ali Khan's claim that he was denied Indian visa ahead of T20 World Cup 2026. A USA Cricket official clarified that the visa issue is being managed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the visas for players including Ali Khan have been delayed, not rejected.

USA Cricket denies Pak-born Ali Khan's claim that he was denied Indian visa ahead of T20 WC

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The US has imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and financial networks, accusing them of orchestrating a violent crackdown on peaceful protests and laundering billions in oil revenues. Among those sanctioned is Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme Council for National Security. Four regional commanders of Iran's Law Enforcement Forces and Revolutionary Guard were also sanctioned.

US sanctions Iranian security officials over 'violent crackdown' on protests

After United States President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran amid anti-government protests in the country, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran will “set the region on fire” if attacked. The US has started withdrawing troops from key Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran, Reuters reported, citing a US official.

Will set the region on fire: Iran's speaker amid US threats

A powerful explosion sparked a major fire in central Utrecht, one of the Netherlands’ largest cities, injuring at least four people on Thursday. Authorities set up an emergency hospital as flames continued to rage hours later. Firefighters were unable to enter the damaged building, and the cause of the blast remains unknown.
