Global QSR brands lose mojo in India

Adam Gilchrist lauded Australia’s resounding 10-wicket victory in the second Border-Gavaskar Test, leveling the series 1-1. He praised Pat Cummins’ aggressive captaincy and the pace trio’s collective effort in taking all 20 Indian wickets. Gilchrist highlighted the team’s renewed intensity after their first Test defeat, emphasizing their return to desired playing standards.

President-elect Donald Trump demands the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza before his January 2025 inauguration, warning of severe consequences. Over 100 hostages remain in captivity from the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Israeli officials express gratitude, but negotiations remain tense as Hamas links release to an end of Israeli military operations.

A senior Pakistani official plans to request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address the national cricket team’s poor performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Concerns over the Pakistan Cricket Board’s management and spending will be discussed in Parliament and the Federal Cabinet, highlighting the need for transparency and reforms.

Rumors swirled this week that Secretary Pete Hegseth is prepping a list of top Pentagon brass for the chopping block, but it’s not the first time an administration has cleaned out top military commanders to align with new political goals. Five months into office in 2009, President Barack Obama relieved Army Gen. David McKiernan as the…