India’s National Olympic Committee has officially submitted a bid to the International Olympic Committee to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously stated that hosting the Olympics is a dream shared by the country’s 1.4 billion citizens.
Other contenders for the 2036 Games include Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, and South Korea.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrives in China for talks with Wang Yi on international security issues, signaling closer Moscow-Beijing diplomacy.
New alcohol tax increases are taking immediate effect in South Africa and Australia, sparking concerns over consumer prices, illicit trade, and the viability of legal industries.
The Detroit Red Wings delivered a 2-0 shutout victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver, ending a decade-long road losing streak in the city and halting the Avalanche’s season-long scoring run, boosting Detroit’s playoff hopes.
Stephanie Vaquer retained her WWE Women’s World Championship in a grueling Philadelphia Street Fight against Raquel Rodriguez, with post-match actions from Liv Morgan signaling a potential WrestleMania 42 showdown.
Australia’s Reserve Bank has delivered its first interest rate hike since 2023, reversing its cutting cycle amid persistent inflation concerns and becoming the first major central bank to do so post-pandemic.
