Pakistan cricket fans braced for a likely loss against India in their T20 World Cup match on Sunday, while South Africa celebrated a dominant victory over New Zealand, and India approved a $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital fund, according to multiple reports. Meanwhile, Spain and France continued to grapple with the aftermath of a recent storm, as another one, Oriana, brought torrential rain and strong winds to the Iberian Peninsula.
Pakistani fans, accustomed to their team's struggles against India, were preparing for another potential defeat in the T20 World Cup, as reported by Al Jazeera. Pakistan had only secured one win against India in eight previous T20 World Cup encounters since 2021. Despite the looming possibility of a loss, fans were expected to gather at public screenings to watch the match.
In contrast, South Africa celebrated a significant victory. Captain Aiden Markram's impressive half-century led the team to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand, securing their third consecutive Group D victory in the tournament, as detailed by Al Jazeera. Marco Jansen of South Africa took four wickets in the match.
Elsewhere, India's government approved a $1.1 billion state-backed venture capital program aimed at supporting startups, according to TechCrunch. The program, which received cabinet approval this week, would channel government funds into high-risk areas like artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing through private investors. This initiative followed a previous program launched in 2016, which committed 100 billion to 145 private funds that invested over 255 billion in more than 1,370 startups.
The Iberian Peninsula faced further weather challenges. Spain and France were still dealing with the damage from Storm Nils when Storm Oriana arrived, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, Euronews reported. A maximum red alert was issued in the eastern province of Castellón due to "hurricane-force" winds.
In other news, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the Munich Security Conference, where he questioned the rearmament strategies of world powers, according to Euronews. Sánchez argued against nuclear rearmament, stating it would not protect anyone from Vladimir Putin.
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