COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in Dubai, with defending champions retaining Chamari Athapaththu as captain as they prepare to begin their title defence against the United Arab Emirates on August 29.
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Pezeshkian to Visit Delhi for BRICS Summit
NEW DELHI, India — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS Summit in September, according to Iranian sources cited in the supplied report. The visit comes as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 chairship, with the grouping’s discussions expected to take place against the backdrop of continuing tensions in West Asia.
Tanzid Hits Maiden Test Century vs Australia
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Record Rain Floods Japan as 7,000 Travellers Stranded at Narita
TOKYO, Japan — Record rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture caused severe flooding, disrupted roads and rail services, knocked out power and left around 7,000 travellers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday, August 14, 2026. Authorities said at least four people had died, while soldiers were deployed to support relief operations.
Trump Targets Drone Imports With Tariffs Up to 100%
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