Huge gold and copper deposits have been discovered in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Geological Survey announced on Twitter that the discoveries of gold ore were within the boundaries of Aba al-Raha, in the Medina region. Copper ore was discovered at four sites in the Al-Madiq area in the Wadi Al-Faraa region in Madina, officials said.

Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR defeated MS Dhoni-led CSK by eight wickets in Chennai in their IPL 2025 match on Friday. It's CSK's fifth consecutive defeat in IPL 2025, marking the first instance of the team suffering five consecutive defeats. CSK recorded their lowest IPL total in Chennai after being restricted to 103/9. KKR chased down the target in 10.1 overs.

CSK captain MS Dhoni’s LBW dismissal during their IPL 2025 match against KKR in Chennai has sparked controversy. Dhoni was adjudged LBW on the third ball of CSK’s 16th over, bowled by Sunil Narine. He reviewed the decision, and the UltraEdge showed a spike as ball passed the bat, but the on-field decision was upheld. Dhoni was dismissed for 1(2).

MS Dhoni-led CSK on Friday recorded their lowest total in Chennai in history of IPL. CSK were restricted to 103/9 by KKR at the Chepauk Stadium. Shivam Dube top-scored for CSK with 31*(29), followed by Vijay Shankar, who scored 29(21). KKR's Sunil Narine took three wickets, while Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy took two wickets each.

A small plane crashed and turned into a fireball in US' Florida on Friday. The crash occurred near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks, with reports of casualties yet to be confirmed. This comes hours after a tourist helicopter crashed into New York City's Hudson River, killing all six aboard, including Siemens Mobility CEO Agustin Escobar and his family.

Former England fast bowler James Anderson is set to receive a knighthood in recognition of his 21-year England career. He has been named in the resignation honours list of the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Anderson retired from international cricket last year, after taking 704 Test wickets in 188 Tests.

CSK skipper MS Dhoni has become the oldest captain in the history of IPL, coming out to toss at the age of 43 years and 278 days for their IPL 2025 match against KKR. Dhoni had previously held the record when he led CSK in the 2023 final against GT at the age of 41 years and 325 days.

Gold prices jumped by ₹6,250 to hit a fresh all-time high of ₹96,450 per 10 grams in Delhi on Friday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹90,200 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Silver prices also surged by ₹2,300 to hit ₹95,500 per kg from Wednesday's closing level of ₹93,200 per kg.

China will impose 125% tariffs on US goods from Saturday, up from the 84% previously announced, China's finance ministry said on Friday. Separately, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is "not afraid of any unreasonable suppression". Earlier, US President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on most countries but raised tariffs on Chinese imports to an effective rate of 145%.

As US raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%, US President Donald Trump said, "We'll see what happens with China. We'd love to be able to work a deal." China on Wednesday announced an 84% levy on US goods. Earlier, Trump had said, "Xi is a smart guy and we'll end up making a very good deal...he loves his country."

After the Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people were completed, terrorist Tahawwur Rana told co-conspirator David Headley that "Indians deserved it", US' Department of Justice (DoJ) said. Rana also commended the nine Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who were killed while committing the attack, DoJ said. He said they should get Pakistan's highest gallantry award Nishan-e-Haider, it added.