India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup match at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, but the game ended without the usual post-match handshakes. Both captains avoided the customary greeting at the toss, and players left for their dressing rooms immediately after the match, skipping traditional gestures. Earlier, a miscommunication at the toss led to an incorrect decision, and later, Pakistan's Muneeba Ali was controversially run out, sparking protests. India's Harleen Deol scored 46, while Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten 35, helping set a total of 247. Pakistan's chase faltered despite Sidra Amin's 81, as India's bowlers controlled the match and secured the win, sending India to the top of the tournament standings.
British author Jilly Cooper, known for her popular romantic novels, died at 88, her agent and family confirmed on Monday. Reports said she died after a fall on Sunday. Cooper, whose books sold 11 million copies in the United Kingdom, wrote the Rutshire Chronicles series and was recognized for her lively writing style. Her children called her death a shock, expressing pride in her achievements. A recent adaptation of her book “Rivals” aired on Disney+, introducing her well-known characters to new audiences. Cooper’s work often explored themes such as relationships, rivalry, and class, and her writing drew a devoted readership over decades.
The Bangladesh Army uncovered a hidden base of the United People's Democratic Front on Monday morning in the forests of Panchhari upazila, Khagrachhari. Troops, acting on a tip, began the raid at about 5 a.m. in the Jubneshwar Para area. The group's commander, Sumen Chakma, escaped as the team arrived, but the army later found weapons, ammunition, banners, walkie-talkie chargers, mobile phones, and sharp tools at the site. The Inter-Services Public Relations office reported that UPDF members forced locals to chant anti-army slogans and involved women and students in their activities, as the army continues efforts to ensure civilian safety and protect national sovereignty in the hill districts.
The Bashundhara Shuvosangho Shibchar unit planted palm tree seeds on Monday in Shibchar, Madaripur, as part of an effort to reduce deaths from lightning strikes. The event, organized as part of a campaign promoting palm tree planting for safety, brought together local members and community leaders. The group's general secretary said palm trees help protect people from natural hazards and offer nutritional benefits. After planting seeds, organizers encouraged residents to care for the young trees, while school teachers, local youths, and executive members of the group joined in the initiative.
Three Sonali Bank PLC officials testified in three cases against 53 people, among them ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Rehana, over plot irregularities in the RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project. They appeared at Dhaka Special Judge Court-4, and Judge Robiul Alam adjourned the hearings until Oct. 16, the Anti-Corruption Commission said. Separate proceedings on three cases against 47 people, among them Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, continue at Dhaka Special Judge Court-5, and charges were set on July 31, with arrest warrants issued. The ACC filed six cases between Jan. 12 and Jan. 14, 2025, submitted charge sheets on March 10, and the courts issued summons on July 1.
Freeport said on Sunday that all seven workers missing after a mudflow at Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine are dead, after crews found five more bodies. About 800,000 metric tons of wet material swept through the site on Sept. 8, and trapped seven workers. Operations at the Grasberg mine have been suspended for nearly a month, and Freeport-McMoRan has warned of lower consolidated copper and gold sales in the third quarter. The company stated that it is advancing its investigation into the cause and is collaborating with Indonesian authorities to assess the event and determine future operating plans.
The Bangladesh Army denied accusations against Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman on Monday through a Facebook statement. The military blamed foreign-based individuals for misrepresenting comments the general made at a Sept. 30 event at Dhaka Cantonment about legal protections for troops deployed in law enforcement operations.
Critics accused the army chief of seeking immunity for personnel involved in crimes against humanity, but the military rejected this interpretation. General Waker requested legal safeguards for soldiers assisting civil administration, and the interim government received notification about these protections.
The event examined ways to improve military effectiveness while supporting civilian authorities...
Rescuers recovered at least 50 bodies from the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school collapse in Sidoarjo, East Java province, authorities confirmed on Monday. The structure caved in on hundreds of teenage boys last week after construction work exceeded the foundation's capacity. Officials from the disaster mitigation agency stated rescuers cleared 80 percent of the debris by late Sunday, and they expect to complete the search for the 13 remaining victims by Monday's end.
Budi Irawan, a deputy at the disaster mitigation agency, described the incident as the deadliest single-building disaster in Indonesia this year. Search and rescue official Yudhi Bramantyo reported finding five additional body parts, suggesting the toll may reach 54...
U.S. military forces struck a vessel suspected of transporting illegal drugs near Venezuela's coast on Saturday evening, and President Donald Trump announced the attack on Sunday at Naval Station Norfolk. Trump stated that naval operations have targeted cartel vessels in recent weeks, but smugglers may shift routes to land-based transport. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Friday that at least four people died in a similar strike, marking the fourth such operation in recent weeks.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemned American military actions against his nation on Sunday through a video message posted on Telegram. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil reported receiving support from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a...
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