Day: October 30, 2025

Lionel Messi Hints at 2026 World Cup Comeback Despite Age and Fitness Doubts

Arijit Bose
Lionel Messi

Los Angeles: Football icon Lionel Messi has revealed that he is open to representing Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though he admits his decision will depend on his form and physical condition next year. The 38-year-old forward, who recently renewed his contract with Inter Miami until 2028, said in an interview with NBC News that while the idea of playing another World Cup excites him, he will carefully evaluate his readiness before committing. “It’s something extraordinary to be in a World Cup, and I would love to,” Messi…

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‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ Unveiled: Major Boost to Sports Tourism and Fit India Mission

Arijit Bose
‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’

Pune: India’s first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, was officially launched on Wednesday with the unveiling of its logo and jersey in Pune. The event, jointly organised by the Maharashtra Government, Pune District Administration, and the Cycling Federation of India, seeks to promote cycling as a driver of health, sustainability, and tourism while celebrating Pune’s sporting and cultural heritage. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse hailed the initiative as a landmark in India’s growing sports movement. “The…

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Record-Breaking Bayern Crush Cologne 4-1 to Extend Perfect Start

Arijit Bose

Cologne: Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich stormed back from an early deficit to defeat Cologne 4-1 in the German Cup second round, setting a new record for the longest winning start to a season by any club in Europe’s top five leagues. The reigning Bundesliga champions have now registered 14 consecutive victories across all competitions since the campaign began — surpassing AC Milan’s 13-match streak from the 1992–93 season. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany praised his team’s resilience after a sluggish start. “In the first half, Cologne fought hard…

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Cheerleading Eyes Olympic Debut After Breakthrough at World Games

Arijit Bose

Lausanne: After its successful debut at the World Games in Chengdu, China, cheerleading is now setting its sights on the Olympic Games, said Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union (ICU). Speaking at the International Federations (IFs) Forum in Lausanne — hosted at the Olympic Museum by SportAccord — Webb said the event offered an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among sports bodies, including those already part of the Olympic movement and others aiming for inclusion. “We’ve been part of this forum for a decade,” Webb said. “Around 70 sports…

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Alassane Ouattara Wins Fourth Term in Ivory Coast with Overwhelming Majority

Arijit Bose
Alassane Ouattara

Abidjan: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth consecutive term in office with a sweeping victory, according to provisional results released on Monday. The 83-year-old leader, who has governed the West African nation for over a decade, secured nearly 90% of the vote, extending his political dominance after key rivals were barred from contesting. Ouattara, a former international banker and deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), first came to power in 2011 following a fiercely disputed election that triggered a civil conflict and left about…

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Scientists Build Amazon ‘Time Machine’ to Study Future Climate Effects Ahead of COP30

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Amazon ‘Time Machine’

Manaus, Brazil: In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, scientists are running a unique experiment designed to glimpse the future of our planet’s climate. Using an elaborate network of steel towers, researchers have created what they call a “climate time machine” — an installation that releases carbon dioxide into the forest canopy to simulate the atmosphere of coming decades. The initiative, known as the AmazonFACE Project, lies near Manaus, the largest city in Brazil’s Amazon region. Six circular structures, each made of towering metal frames, surround clusters of mature rainforest…

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Putin Confirms Successful Test of Nuclear-Powered Poseidon Torpedo

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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully conducted a test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered autonomous torpedo, describing the trial as a “major achievement” for the country’s defence program. Speaking at a hospital in Moscow while meeting with soldiers wounded in the war in Ukraine, Putin said the test was carried out on Tuesday and involved the launch of the torpedo from a carrier submarine, followed by the activation of its nuclear propulsion system. “For the first time, we not only launched it from a carrier submarine but…

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Saudi Arabia Projects 5.1% Real GDP Growth for 2025, Driven by Non-Oil Expansion

Arijit Bose

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim has projected the kingdom’s real GDP growth at 5.1% for 2025, buoyed largely by a strong performance in the non-oil sector, as the government continues to push forward with its economic diversification agenda under Vision 2030. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh on Wednesday, Alibrahim said non-oil GDP is expected to grow by 3.8%, highlighting that Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major structural transformation aimed at long-term sustainability. “We are on a long-term restructuring journey,” the minister said. “Our…

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Trump Directs Pentagon to Resume U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing After 33 Years

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Trump Directs Pentagon

Trump Directs Pentagon to Resume U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing After 33 Years Busan/Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump  instructed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing of nuclear weapons — the first such order in more than three decades — just moments before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. Trump made the unexpected announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, while en route aboard Marine One, stating that the United States must conduct nuclear tests “on an equal basis” with other global powers. “Because of…

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Trump Lowers China Tariffs to 47% After ‘Remarkable’ Meeting with Xi Jinping

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Trump Lowers China Tariffs

Trump Lowers China Tariffs to 47% After ‘Remarkable’ Meeting with Xi Jinping Busan/Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports to 47% from 57% following what he described as an “amazing meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. The move comes after Beijing agreed to resume U.S. soybean imports, maintain exports of rare earth elements, and curb the illegal trade of fentanyl. The high-profile meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, was the first in-person interaction between…

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