Bangladesh entered 'dangerous phase' following 2024 political upheaval: Former PM Hasina

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:53 PM

Dhaka, July 22 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday alleged that the country entered a "dangerous phase" following the July-August 2024 political upheaval as the elected Awami League government was overthrown through a "meticulously designed movement" orchestrated by former interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus under the guise of the quota reform protests.

Italy willing to stretch budget to lure Pep Guardiola as national team coach

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:48 PM

Rome, July 22 (IANS) The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional adjustment to its budget in a bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the new head coach of the men’s national team, as the country looks to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup qualification campaign.

China Open: Sindhu beats Unnati, Ayush topples World No. 11

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:22 PM

Changzhou, July 22 (IANS) P.V. Sindhu carried her winning momentum into the China Open with a hard-fought opening-round victory over fellow Indian Unnati Hooda, while Ayush Shetty produced one of the biggest upsets of the day by knocking out Indonesia's World No. 11 Alwi Farhan to storm into the men's singles pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Pakistan's deadly airstrikes on Kabul rehab centre should be investigated as possible 'war crime'

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:15 PM

Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International on Wednesday said that the Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Omid Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre earlier this year should be investigated as a possible "war crime" as no evidence has been found to support Islamabad's claim that the facility was being used to store weapons, ammunition, or for any other military purpose.