Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Russia for the BRICS Summit 2024 has kicked off with several bilateral summits discussing key issues such as India-Russia ties, the war in Ukraine, and conflicts with Iran and Israel. The summit, with the theme of 'Strengthening Multilateralism,' will see discussions on global issues and includes new member nations - Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. As major emerging economies, the BRICS group comprises 41% of the world population and 24% of the world GDP, making it an important platform for discussions on global development and security.
Indian para-athlete Navdeep Singh has been awarded the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F41 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This upgrade comes after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah, who originally won the gold, was disqualified due to a classification issue. Singh, who initially won silver, is now the proud recipient of the gold medal, making India proud once again.
Iran's Sadeq Beit Sayah has secured the seventh gold medal for the country at the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris, winning the men's javelin throw F41 class. Facing tough competition from various countries, Beit Sayah set a record of 47.64 meters to clinch the gold on Saturday. This adds to the Iranian caravan's overall tally of 10 silver and 7 bronze medals since the start of the games on August 28.
Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema secured a bronze medal in the men's shot put F57 final event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. With a personal best throw of 14.65m, Sema finished third in the event held at the Stade de France. Another Indian athlete, Soman Rana, finished fifth with a best effort of 14.07m. The gold medal was won by world record holder Yasin Khosravi of Iran, while silver went to Thiago Paulino dos Santos of Brazil.
The highly anticipated FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024, known for showcasing top young basketball talent, is set to start in Amman, Jordan from September 2-9. India, fresh off their SABA Qualifiers win, will compete against tough opponents such as South Korea, Iran, and Kuwait in the group stage. Coach Scott Flemming makes his return as head coach, accompanied by former India international Narendra Grewal. The top four teams from this tournament will secure spots in the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland.
According to reports, the campaign for former President Donald Trump said they were hacked by foreign sources possibly connected to Iran over the weekend. This comes after a recent report from Microsoft found evidence of Iranian hackers targeting a high-ranking official in the 2024 presidential campaign. Officials warn that Iran, along with other nations, remains a primary threat in terms of election interference and is using social media and other tactics to sow discord and undermine confidence in democratic institutions.
The 2024 Asian Cup final is set with Qatar defending their title against first-time finalists Jordan. Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in the semi-finals while Jordan shocked South Korea with a 2-0 win. The final will take place at 3pm UK time and will be broadcast live by TrillerTV+.
As Iran becomes increasingly embroiled in regional conflicts, a series of deadly attacks have raised serious concerns for the country's security and stability. From the attack on a police station in December 2023 to the assassination of a senior IRGC commander in January 2024, militant groups have been targeting Iranian security forces and officials. These attacks, coupled with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, have put pressure on the Iranian government and intensified regional tensions.