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India coach Gautam Gambhir advised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient, as he awaits his opportunity in the national side. Sooryavanshi, who debuted in July, has not featured since the T20 series loss to England, despite strong IPL performances. He will join the squad for the upcoming Asian Games.
Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, faces charges of second-degree assault after being duct-taped to his seat for a disruptive outburst on an American Airlines flight.
The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The decision is aimed at addressing rising inflation amid escalating energy prices and wages, with pressure from the US also influencing the move.
Spain has requested assistance from the EU’s Frontex to process approximately 5,000 migrants currently in Ceuta, where local unrest has escalated following protests demanding the migrants’ removal. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska also sought additional officers to expedite screening procedures amid rising tensions.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Poland for placing bogus food orders, including 300 pizzas, leading to potential prison time for harassment and identity fraud.
Russia has threatened to target UK sites in Ukraine and beyond, citing retaliatory measures for British military support amid rising tensions.
A US judge has halted the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic, ruling the Defence Department acted illegally by designating the company a national security risk. The court found the action punitive, linked to Anthropic’s criticism of government military policy on artificial intelligence.
Rescuers continue to search for survivors following a glacial collapse in Nepal and Tibet, with over 800 people reported missing and at least 270 confirmed dead.
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan has resulted in 12 fatalities and seven injuries, according to Chadian officials. Chad accuses the Sudanese army of conducting the strike amidst ongoing conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces.
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