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Bangladesh's injury woes have deepened ahead of their two-Test series against Australia.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to strengthen India's batting line-up in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

The upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is reportedly set to break records with its worldwide release.

Apple TV is venturing into the mystery-comedy genre with its upcoming project, Bad News Dads, reported Deadline.

Saudi Arabia is preparing for multiple coordinated attacks from Iran-backed Houthis and Iraqi militias, according to a report.

United States President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a munitions shortage in the country.

The United States is reportedly expanding its social media vetting process for visa applicants, including foreign journalists.

A24 has dropped the official trailer for Primetime, a new drama starring Robert Pattinson. The film explores the creation of Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator.

The wait for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romance Love & War is finally coming to an end, with reports suggesting that the makers are set to kickstart the film's promotional campaign.

Lionsgate is gearing up for the sequel to its Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production house Excel Entertainment will present and distribute the Malayalam film Half in Hindi across North India in association with AA Films, reported Variety.

Rihanna, the Barbadian singer and beauty mogul, may be back in the studio working on new music after nearly a decade-long hiatus.

The superhero film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has continued to shine at the Indian box office.

Thalapathy Vijay's action entertainer, Jana Nayagan, has witnessed a decline in box office collections on its third Thursday.

Huma Qureshi's critically acclaimed film Bayaan, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

Ollie Pope, the England wicketkeeper-batter who was dropped during the Ashes last winter, has made a stunning comeback.

Brendon McCullum, England's white-ball head coach, has backed Harry Brook as a potential future captain of the England Test team.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star alongside Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly, reported Deadline.

KL Rahul will once again be India's key batter, this time in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a dark location in Tehran, where he could not see him.

United States President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. The move comes after the US Supreme Court had rejected a similar attempt as unconstitutional.

Atletico Madrid have reignited their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's captain, Cristian Romero, as per The Athletic.

Jos Buttler entered Men's T20 history books by becoming the highest scorer ever.

Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr has signed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, keeping him at the Bernabeu until June 30, 2032.

Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record deal.

Manchester City are continuing their busy approach in the ongoing 2026 summer transfer window.

FC Barcelona are the favorites to land Manchester City midfielder Rodri this summer.

Real Madrid has signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.

Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored an unbeaten century on the opening day of a three-day practice match against Cricket Australia XI at Darwin.

UEFA has confirmed that its boycott of FIFA tournaments remains in place, despite Gianni Infantino continuing as president.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026.

Mohamed Salah has officially joined Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor on a free transfer.

AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of right-back Juanlu Sanchez from Spanish club Sevilla.

Ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Team India will play a three-day practice match from Friday.

India has produced numerous cricketing legends over the decades, with each leaving a unique imprint on the game.

A petrol bomb was thrown at the ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan in Magura town on Wednesday night.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced her plans to return to Bangladesh, regardless of the consequences.

Pakistan have taken a significant stronghold in the second and final Test against hosts West Indies in Trinidad.

Ireland's hopes of qualifying directly for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup have been dashed after their first match against Afghanistan was washed out.

Sunrisers Leeds scripted history by posting the highest-ever total in Men's Hundred.

Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das has resumed training after a long injury layoff.

Hollywood actor Brittany Snow has joined the cast of The Housemaid's Secret, a sequel to the 2025 hit film The Housemaid.

Pankaj Tripathi, a celebrated actor in the Indian film industry, is set to receive his first international award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026.

The upcoming season of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is set to kick off with a star-studded premiere.

Deepika Padukone is racing against time to finish the first part of Raaka. The actor is currently shooting in Mumbai and plans to wrap up her portions by early September, reported mid-day.

United States Congressman Riley Moore has slammed the proposed amendments to India's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has signed on for his next project, Deadlocked.

Sean Diddy Combs's prison release date has been changed yet again.

A 38-year-old man was arrested on Sunday at President Donald Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising dinner there.

China's services sector growth has slowed down to its lowest pace in nearly a year, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling sharply from 54.1 in June to 50.4 in July.