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Some off beat reads for the long weekend: 5 Factors in West Bengal Election (Print) Demographic change in West Bengal (Dossier) India is becoming a new global power (TOI) Pakistanis deported from UAE (New Lines) How Iran’s regime stays in control (NI) Russia mulls Mali strategy (Al Majalla) Asian mothers, bad feelings (Guardian) Settler pogroms in Palestine (RT) Europe is no longer pro Israel (MEM) Israel’s strategic failure in Iran (Niti Shastra) Eurasian back-door War Economy (R&R) Horological Hiccups (GWC) Aurangzeb & Jagannath Temple (Sanatan) 27-year-old revenge killing in Mumbai underworld (IE) The insipid vegetarian breakfast of luxury hotels (MC)…

Australia are likely to tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series, which is likely to be scheduled to be played in Lahore by the end of the month of May.The upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in 2027 would compel all teams to focus more on 50-over matches than on any format of the game. However, the WTC championship final is also lined up in the same year, so they would also have to focus on several Test matches, which are scheduled alongside the ODIs.Pakistan have had a humiliating form in recent outings in 50-over ICC tournaments, which includes their group-stage…

Cristiano Ronaldo lashed out at critics of Al-Nassr and says accusations of favouritism from referees is doing little for the Saudi Pro League’s credibility. Ronaldo was speaking after scoring in his side’s 2-0 win over Al-Ahli last night that puts them on the brink of clinching the title. Al-Nassr, who are backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, have had several questionable decisions go in their favour this season, leading to claims that it would be good for the league’s profile if Ronaldo were to lift the trophy at the end of the season. Al-Ahli’s English striker Ivan Toney voiced…

Things seem to be trending to Mats Sundin being named as the VP of Hockey Operations, and maybe John Chayka as GM if Sundin wants this role Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman, on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Staving Season episode – on the Toronto Maple Leafs and what role Mats Sundin could fill within the Leafs front office. Sundin has pride in being a Maple Leafs player, something they feel has slipped in recent years. Friedman thinks it’s for the Vice President of Hockey Operations. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “As I’ve said a couple of times now, I believe there was a lot…

“It does seem as though escalation in the war is back on the table, be it in the guise of the US continuing its blockade in Iran, but also reports and rumours that in order to get out of this bind, Iran may start to strike again,” said Naveen Das, senior oil analyst at Kpler.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a series of product updates and strategic moves Wednesday, including the launch of lending proof-of-reserves, a new “volatility-proof” bitcoin-backed loan structure built with Tether, and a $2.1 billion credit facility.  He also said he supports a proposal by Tether Investments to merge Strike with Twenty-One Capital and bitcoin miner Elektron Energy. Mallers said Strike’s bitcoin-backed loan and line-of-credit business has grown since launch, with users drawn to the ability to borrow against bitcoin rather than sell it.  He described bitcoin as a savings account for many customers and said Strike cut its rate tiers across…

It goes without saying that BTS has a very extensive discography full of hits. However, there are a lot of lesser-known gems the band has released over the years. From debut era rap songs to more serious mixtapes of each member, the artists have created many pieces worth hearing, despite not receiving enough attention. Here are 10 songs from BTS that you really should add to your playlist right now.1. ‘Sea’This is a secret track from the album ‘Love Yourself: Her’ that can only be found in its physical version because of how easily it could go unnoticed among fans…

Salil Arora hit a 10-ball 30* to help SRH overhaul MI’s record total (Screengrab/IPL) When over 500 runs are scored in a game with one century, three fifties and as many as 32 sixes, it is difficult for a 10-ball 30 to stand out. But that is exactly what the young Salil Arora managed to do.Striking at 300, the Sunrisers Hyderabad finisher somewhat stole the limelight amid a plethora of highlight reels provided by Ryan Rickelton, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. And the reason for that was one moment: a brute of a shot. Watch James Franklin post-match…

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially announced the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) results 2026. The scorecards were declared at 11:00 AM, and the results were simultaneously made accessible through official platforms, including DigiLocker and the CAREERS portal. Around 3.6 lakh students have taken the test. Around 2,58,721 students from 2,957 schools have participated in the Class 10 exams. Around 1,03,316 students from 1,553 schools have taken the ISC (Class 12 exams).ICSE, ISC pass percentages remain above 99%One notable characteristic of the results is the extremely high pass percentage recorded in both ICSE…

Teucrium and xETFs launched XBNB, a 2x leveraged ETF tracking BNB crypto, on NYSE Arca on April 28, 2026, making it the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded product to offer exposure to BNB’s price movements. The fund doubles daily BNB price swings, up or down, and trades like a stock through any standard brokerage account. No futures account, no margin, no crypto wallet required. The detail most headlines are missing, though, is that this is not a simple BNB bet. The structure, daily rebalancing, derivatives-based, not holding BNB directly, creates a product that behaves very differently from just buying BNB on an…