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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced on Thursday to 27 years and three months in prison hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, dealing a powerful rebuke to one of the world’s most prominent far-right populist leaders. The conviction ruling by a panel of five justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court, who also agreed on the sentence, made the 70-year-old Bolsonaro the first former president in the country’s history to be convicted for attacking democracy, and drew disapproval from the Trump administration. “This criminal case is almost a meeting between…

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $21 million over the past week, bringing the total to $19.681 billion. According to experts, the reserves now cover the equivalent of 70 days’ worth of imports. However, under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) standards, reserves should equal ninety days of import cover. During the week, the SBP’s dollar reserves rose by $34 million to reach $14.3 billion. Meanwhile, commercial banks’ dollar deposits decreased by $12 million, falling to $5.3 billion. Separately on Wednesday, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended that the power to determine the salary of the State Bank of Pakistan…

Shivam Dube impressed in India’s crushing nine-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates at the Asia Cup on Wednesday and the all-rounder credited bowling coach Morne Morkel with the tactical tweaks and advice that led to his three-wicket haul. UAE were skittled for 57 runs in the Twenty20 match, with Dube recording career-best figures of 3/4 and Kuldeep Yadav picking up four wickets, before India chased down their target in just 4.3 overs. “Morne has been working with me since I came back into the Indian team for the England series,” Dube told reporters. “He told me to bowl a…

Bangladesh defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets in their Men’s T20 Asia Cup encounter at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chasing a target of 144, Bangladesh reached the mark with 14 balls to spare, closing at 144 for 3 in 17.4 overs. Bangladesh captain Litton Das anchored the chase with a composed 59 off 39 balls, including six fours and one six, before being dismissed with only two runs required. He was supported by Towhid Hridoy, who remained unbeaten on 35 from 36 deliveries. Parvez Hossain Emon scored 19 off 14 balls, while Tanzid Hasan added 14 from…

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan is a singer and performer who rose to prominence on social media due to his unusual songs and comedic performances. He is now a well-known influencer, and he is frequently invited to TV shows and other events. He is overjoyed with his rise to fame, and he attends various events and openings. He was in the UK to open a restaurant, and something unexpected happened. Egging is an incident that has occurred to numerous celebrities and politicians around the world. People in the public throwing eggs at famous people is a sad trend that has existed…

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said the Indian cricket team appeared “confident” ahead of their Asia Cup match scheduled for Sunday, 14 September, and confirmed that Pakistan were aware of the challenge. Speaking on Thursday, Hesson said the team had not yet finalised its playing XI. He said that the pitch in Dubai looked quite different from the one in Sharjah. Talking about the forthcoming encounter against India, he added that the team remained focused on improvement. Hesson said: “The presence of five spinners in the squad as a distinctive strength.” He added that the team has several options if…

Apple’s live translation feature for AirPods will not be available in the European Union at launch. According to TechCrunch, the feature, highlighted as a key addition to the AirPods Pro 3, enables real-time translation of incoming audio. However, users in the EU or those with EU-based Apple IDs will be unable to access it when the product launches. According to Apple’s official page outlining iOS 26 features, the limitation also applies to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, which are expected to support the same functionality. The restriction is likely linked to the EU’s data protection and digital regulations, including the General…

China and South Korea jointly held a ceremony on Friday to transfer the remains and belongings of 30 Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950–1953), according to the Chinese Embassy in South Korea. The 12th handover ceremony took place at Incheon International Airport, west of the capital Seoul, and was attended by Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs Ma Feixiong and Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing. Dai placed China’s national flags over the coffins of the martyrs, and all participants bowed to the…

The services trade is becoming an increasingly crucial engine for China’s economic growth and has substantial potential, driven by technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), according to global representatives at the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). The fair, which opened on Wednesday and will close on Sunday in Beijing, features high-level forums where government officials, industry leaders and international experts will exchange insights on the development of the services trade. Services represent a great opportunity for growth in China as the scale of the domestic industry is relatively small compared to similar countries, Marshall…

China ranked first worldwide in terms of the number of invention patent grants within the core industries of the digital economy in 2024, with a growth rate notably exceeding the global average, the country’s top intellectual property (IP) regulator said on Thursday. According to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the number of authorized invention patents in these industries reached 500,000 last year, recording a year-on-year increase of 23.1 percent. This data was released at the 14th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference, themed “IP in the Digital Age.” The CNIPA said China has emerged as the leading country in…