A criminal investigation has been launched into EPIC City, a proposed Dallas-area development centered around a mosque in Josephine, Texas. Senator John Cornyn announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the community project due to growing concerns about its potential to enforce Sharia law and discriminate based on faith. Senator Cornyn requested the investigation after multiple Texas officials raised alarms about the project, which some claim could result in the creation

In a moment of deep historical and global significance, Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, the first American to assume the papacy. The announcement has sparked widespread reactions across the United States, particularly from political leaders, with President Donald Trump calling the election a "great honour" and highlighting its importance for the nation. Trump praised the pope’s American roots and said the appo

Vatican City has witnessed a historic moment as the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics welcomed a new spiritual leader—Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. With this election, the Church marks a new chapter by choosing the first American-born pope in its two-thousand-year history. Born in Chicago and aged 69, Pope Leo XIV is a prominent member of the Augustinian order and has served both in the United States and extensively abroad. Most recently, he headed the Vatican o

Amid escalating tensions with India after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his country's willingness to participate in a “non-partisan, neutral, and transparent” international investigation. Speaking at the Pakistan Military Academy, Shehbaz condemned the ongoing "blame game" and reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing position on Kashmir, calling it the nation’s "jugular vein" as per Quaid-i-Azam

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2025, following a stellar performance during the ICC Champions Trophy. The announcement came on Tuesday via the International Cricket Council (ICC), recognizing Iyer’s crucial contributions during a defining month for Indian cricket. The 30-year-old right-hander beat out two notable New Zealand competitors, Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra, to earn the prestigious honor. With this win

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly suffered an estimated Rs 869 crore (USD 85 million) loss after hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, resulting in severe budget cuts across various sectors of Pakistani cricket. This substantial financial setback has prompted drastic cost-cutting measures, including reductions in match fees and player accommodations. The financial blow stems from heavy investments in stadium upgrades and event preparations. According to a report by The Telegrap

The excitement surrounding India's 2025 Champions Trophy victory continues to resonate with fans and players alike. Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer shared his overwhelming emotions after helping India secure its third ICC 50-over trophy in history. India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday, becoming the most successful team in the Champions Trophy's history. Reflecting on the victory, Iyer expressed his joy in a video shared by the Indian cricket

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final witnessed a gripping encounter between India and New Zealand in Dubai, where India emerged victorious with a four-wicket win, lifting the prestigious trophy for the third time in their history.   New Zealand’s Innings – Strong Start, But Faltered Finish Opting to bat first, New Zealand managed to post a total of 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The top order struggled initially, but Dar

Former England cricketer and renowned commentator David Lloyd has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the scheduling of the Champions Trophy 2025, calling the arrangements "embarrassing" and "laughable." His comments come after India played all their matches in Dubai, refusing to travel to Pakistan, the official host nation of the tournament.Lloyd’s frustration mirrors the growing criticism from cricket analysts and fans who believe that

As India and Australia arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the much-anticipated semi-final match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, excitement among fans was at an all-time high. Cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to support Team India, expressing confidence in their chances against the defending champions.One enthusiastic fan shared their optimism, saying, "We are very excited... I feel this is India's payback time to Australia. We want to support

India continued its unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy 2025, securing a 44-run victory over New Zealand in a low-scoring thriller. With Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul leading the charge, India’s spinners showcased their strength, defending a total of 249/9. Despite a resilient innings by Kane Williamson, New Zealand struggled against India’s well-coordinated spin attack, failing to chase the target.The win marked India’s third consecutive victory in the league

As India prepares for their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand, concerns about Rohit Sharma’s fitness have dominated discussions. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate assured fans that the Indian skipper is managing his injury well and remains on top of his recovery. Speaking in Dubai, ten Doeschate emphasized Rohit’s experience in handling such setbacks. “He’s all right. As you can see, he’s batting, and he did a little bit of

The Pakistan cricket team is set for a major restructuring following its disastrous performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, where they were eliminated without securing a single win. The team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, managed just one point in the tournament, suffering defeats against New Zealand and India, while their match against Bangladesh was washed out. The disappointing campaign has led to speculation of sweeping changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), selection committee, coac

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is in full swing, bringing together eight of the world’s top cricketing nations for an intense battle. The tournament began with host nation Pakistan facing New Zealand at Karachi’s National Stadium, marking the start of a high-stakes competition. India launched its campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai as part of the hybrid model, where India plays all its matches in the UAE due to security concerns.  

Sri Lanka’s cricket team pulled off a stunning 174-run win over Australia in the second and final ODI in Colombo, securing a series sweep with a 2-0 victory. Australia, chasing 282, were bowled out for a paltry 107, their lowest-ever total in Asia. The collapse was dramatic, as they lost their final seven wickets for just 28 runs.   Australia made several changes in their lineup, experimenting ahead of next week’s Champions Trophy. Despite using a variety of

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, will have enough depth to be a strong contender in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, especially in home conditions. Co-hosting the event for the first time since 1996, Pakistan will have the pressure of meeting high expectations, but Shastri is confident in their ability to qualify for the semifinals. Despite missing young opener Saim Ayub due to an injury, Shastri emphasized that Pakistan’s team depth

Abhishek Sharma’s stellar performance in India’s 4-1 series win over England has earned him a major rise in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. After smashing a quick-fire 135 off 54 balls in the fifth T20I in Mumbai, which included 13 sixes and became the highest score by an Indian in T20 cricket, Abhishek jumped 38 places to claim the second spot. He now trails only Australia’s Travis Head, who continues to lead the T20I batter’s rankings, with Abhishek just 26

Varun Chakravarthy's Rise in ICC T20I Rankings: India's mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, has made a remarkable climb in the ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, jumping 25 places to secure the fifth position. His performance in the ongoing five-match series against England, particularly his standout five-wicket haul in Rajkot during the third T20I, has caught the attention o

India’s fast-bowling ace, Jasprit Bumrah, has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 title after an outstanding year where he picked up 71 wickets in 13 matches, averaging an impressive 14.92. This achievement made him the fourth Indian bowler to surpass 70 Test wickets in a calendar year, following in the footsteps of cricket legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev. Bumrah's 2024 was marked by his exceptional perfor

Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has hailed an upcoming exhibition match in Melbourne as a significant milestone for the Afghanistan Women's XI, a team composed of refugees now living in Australia. The team will face Cricket Without Borders XI in a T20 match at Junction Oval, scheduled for Thursday morning, just before the Women's Ashes Test opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match marks the first time the Afghanistan Women’s team has