Syrians search for loved ones who vanished under Assad regime

If there is playoff basketball in New York City, you could bet Spike Lee is going to be there. The filmmaker traded in his orange and white New York Knicks jersey for some New York Liberty swag on Sunday as the team played the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal playoff…

Eighteen paramilitary personnel were killed and three others seriously wounded in an ambush in Balochistan, Pakistan. Heavily armed assailants intercepted a vehicle carrying unarmed Frontier Corps personnel near Mangochar. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but recent months have seen a surge in violence, with the Balochistan Liberation Army frequently targeting security forces…

The Supreme Court refused to consider a plea challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam due to alleged paper leakage, stating that it would cause chaos. The bench highlighted the need for certainty for students, and the exam is rescheduled for August 21. The court had previously dismissed a PIL on similar grounds.

India’s Tilak Varma led a thrilling two-wicket victory against England in Chennai, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls. Tilak’s strategic onslaught against star pacer Jofra Archer, hitting him for four sixes, was pivotal. He credited his success to calculated risks and adaptability on a challenging pitch. Team India now leads the T20I series 2-0.

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee involved in Quran-burning protests in Sweden, was shot dead on Wednesday night. Momika faced hate crime charges and had his Swedish residency permit revoked after controversial demonstrations. Five individuals have been detained by the police. The court postponed its ruling due to the defendant’s death. The incident is under investigation…