Glenn Maxwell has retired from international cricket after 14 years, 286 matches and three World Cup titles. The 38-year-old will keep playing T20 for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
Iran says it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if Washington meets its demands, as Qatari mediators shuttle between the sides and Trump warns Tehran of the hammer ahead of US midterms.
Six people, a pilot and five friends from Karnataka, died when a Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter crashed near Joshimath on Friday. The AAIB has begun a probe and the operator's fleet is grounded.
Manisha Bhanwala fought back from 6-0 down to beat American Abigail Nette 8-6 in the 59kg final in Astana, becoming India's first woman world wrestling champion and anchoring a record four-medal haul.
Israel votes today in its first election since October 7, with final polls putting Eisenkot’s bloc ahead of Netanyahu’s but both short of the 61 seats needed, pointing to long coalition talks.
Cyclone Arnab was named by Bangladesh, yet it is heading for Andhra Pradesh. With winds forecast at up to 140 kmph, it ranks above Montha but well below 2014’s devastating Hudhud.
France deploys 70,000 officers for Saturday's protests after last weekend's riots. Museums close, some marches are banned, and unions plan more action on November 5.
ITBP chief says face-offs with Chinese troops continue in Arunachal. Congress attacks the Centre, while MEA says the border is disturbed when China diverges from patrol patterns.
