Napoli’s pursuit of top spot in Serie A was thwarted again by Lazio, who claimed a 1-0 victory. Gustav Isaksen’s 79th-minute goal sealed the win for Lazio, who had already beaten Napoli in a midweek Coppa Italia clash. Despite close attempts, including hits on the woodwork by Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia and Zambo Anguissa, Lazio’s resolute defense maintained the advantage. The win brings Lazio level on points with Inter Milan and Fiorentina, while Napoli remains in second place.
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
In the Champions T20 Cup, Stallions secured a 12-run victory over Lions, climbing to the top of the points table. They set a target of 163 runs, with Hussain Talat scoring an unbeaten 51 from 36 balls. Lions managed only 150/7 in reply, despite a strong partnership between Imam-ul-Haq and Hasan Nawaz. Shoaib Malik and the bowlers delivered key performances to seal the win.
Chelsea mounted an impressive comeback from two goals down to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3, moving up to second place in the Premier League. Despite early mistakes from Marc Cucurella, Chelsea responded strongly with goals from Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, and Enzo Fernandez. Palmer scored two penalties, with one being a cheeky Panenka. Tottenham’s late goal by Son Heung-min was insufficient as Chelsea secured their fourth consecutive league victory. Coach Enzo Maresca praised the team’s resilience and tactical adjustments, while Tottenham faces increased pressure with poor form.
A suspect named Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. Mangione was apprehended after a five-day manhunt in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Authorities found him with fraudulent IDs and a weapon linked to the crime. Mangione, who harbored resentment toward corporate America, was involved in the shooting death of Thompson in Manhattan. Authorities are investigating whether Mangione had accomplices or further plans.
Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned that a trade war with the US would lead to no winners, emphasizing that tariff and tech wars go against historical economic trends. He reaffirmed China’s confidence in meeting its growth target of approximately 5% for the year, despite challenges like weak domestic consumption and high unemployment. His statements follow the latest data showing slower export growth and continued import declines.
The Indian Rupee has fallen to a new low of 84.8550 against the US dollar, surpassing its previous record. This decline follows the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), sparking speculation about rate cuts. In response, government bond prices have risen as investors expect a shift towards policies aimed at boosting economic growth. Despite ongoing inflation and slow growth, the outlook for India’s monetary policy is likely to shift under Malhotra’s leadership.
Syrian rebel leader Abu Muhammad al-Jolani has pledged to investigate and take action against former government officials involved in war crimes and torture. He accused these officials of exploiting their positions to inflict severe suffering and torture on ordinary citizens. This statement follows a major Syrian human rights report that confirmed widespread abuse and inhumane treatment of civilians during Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Al-Jolani emphasized that his group’s mission is to hold these former officials accountable for their atrocities.
Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza have killed at least 34 Palestinians. An airstrike in Beit Hanoun killed 25, mostly from the same family. Additional attacks in the Nuseirat refugee camp left seven dead. These strikes, which continue in different parts of Gaza, have also left dozens injured.
India’s senior diplomats visited Bangladesh to ease growing tensions following the 2024 ousting of Sheikh Hasina. The situation has created significant diplomatic strain as India had supported Hasina’s government. During the visit, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, to discuss improving bilateral relations and resolving outstanding issues. Both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive and constructive relationship.
Pakistani researcher Dr. Zubair Khalid has won the prestigious Gordon Bell Prize in supercomputing for his team’s innovative work in climate predictive modeling. Their model improves upon traditional methods by providing faster, more accurate climate predictions. This development can greatly enhance disaster response, including precise forecasting of floods and heatwaves. Dr. Khalid’s achievement is a significant global recognition, representing Pakistan’s contribution to addressing critical climate challenges.
