India's Rohit levels Australia T20 series with unbeaten 46
Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 20-ball 46 helped India seal a six-wicket victory over visitors Australia in the second T20 which was cut to eight overs a-side Friday.
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Pakistan's dire floods signal global crisis, PM tells UN
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned the United Nations on Friday that climate disasters will not remain confined to his country, in the wake of floods that have devastated the South Asian giant.
Read moreBlinken urges calm on Taiwan in talks with China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Friday for calm over Taiwan as he met his Chinese counterpart, as soaring tensions showed signs of easing a notch.
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Italy's Meloni heads south in final vote push
Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni closed her campaign for weekend elections in Naples Friday amid speculation her long-forecast victory may be marred by a shift in support in the south.
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Europe faces dilemma on Russians fleeing Putin's draft
The European Union is facing a tough balancing act over how to deal with Russians fleeing military mobilisation, as some countries look to block entry and others offer possible refuge.
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Tsitsipas shrugs off fiery Laver Cup protest to give Europe 2-0 lead
Stefanos Tsitsipas shrugged off a dramatic on-court protest by a demonstrator who set his arm ablaze to give Team Europe a 2-0 lead against Team World at the Laver Cup on Friday.
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Apple Music to sponsor Super Bowl half-time show
Apple Music is to replace Pepsi as the title sponsor of the Super Bowl's prestigious half-time show, the NFL announced on Friday.
Read moreUK fights inflation with tax-cutting budget
Britain's new government on Friday unveiled a multi-billion-pound package to support households and businesses hit by the highest inflation in decades, cutting taxes as the nation heads for recession.
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One dead, 19 missing as boat capsizes off Cambodia
One person died and 19 are missing at sea after a boat carrying Chinese nationals sank off the coast of Cambodia, an official said Friday.
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World Bank chief Malpass says won't quit over climate denial row
World Bank President David Malpass said Friday he had no plans to stand down, as he battles charges of climate denial for dodging questions on the role of man-made emissions in global warming.
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