Mexico President asks for more BTS shows

The rush for tickets to K-pop supergroup BTS’ comeback tour has sparked huge demand in Mexico, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to appeal to South Korea’s president to add more shows. BTS announced three concerts in Mexico City in May as part of its first world tour in four years.

Reuters reported, tickets sold out in under 40 minutes, with around one million fans competing for 150,000 seats. While official prices ranged from 1,800 to 17,800 pesos, resale platforms listed tickets at sharply inflated rates, leading to complaints over dynamic pricing.

Mexico’s consumer watchdog has sanctioned StubHub and Viagogo for abusive practices. BTS’ global tour will begin in South Korea in April and is expected to be one of the biggest of the year, with revenues projected to exceed $1bn.

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash

A Learjet 45 aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of India’s Maharashtra state, crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport on the morning of  28 Jan 2026. The country’s aviation regulator confirmed that Pawar and four others on board, including two crew members and two of his staff were killed in the accident, and there were no survivors.

Liverpool's Slot eyes Champions League progress amid poor form, injury woe

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his team's five-match winless run in the Premier League had dampened spirits ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Qarabag, despite their strong performances in Europe, Reuters reported. 

A victory over the Azeri side at Anfield would secure Liverpool a top-eight finish and a direct spot in the round of 16, avoiding the knockout playoffs.

Yet Saturday's 3-2 loss at Bournemouth saw the English champions drop to sixth in the Premier League, 14 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, according to Reuters. 

Villa sign striker Abraham from Besiktas

Striker Tammy Abraham has returned to Aston Villa after the Premier League club agreed a reported 18 million pounds ($24.82 million) deal with Besiktas on Tuesday, Reuters reported. 

Abraham was part of the Villa side that won promotion back to the Premier League in 2018-19, scoring 25 league goals while on loan from Chelsea who sold him to AS Roma in 2021.

He was on loan at Besiktas from Roma, but the Turkish club activated their buy option on Monday for 11 million pounds, meaning they could make a profit on the player, according to Reuters. 

Atlanta United sign Barcelona M Adrian Gill

Atlanta United signed American midfielder Adrian Gill through June 2027 with option years through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday, Reuters reported. 

The 20-year-old Denver native arrives from FC Barcelona, where he started in the fabled club's academy in 2018.

Gill was playing for Barcelona's B team until a loan this season to UE Cornella of Spain's fifth tier, according to Reuters. 

Chelsea urge vigilance after two fans injured ahead of Napoli match

Chelsea urged travelling fans attending Wednesday's Champions League fixture in Naples to remain cautious after two supporters required hospital treatment, Reuters reported. 

The Premier League club did not provide details about the incident or how the injuries occurred.

"Two fans are being treated in hospital, having sustained non-life-threatening injuries," Chelsea said in a statement, according to Reuters. 

Gold price increases by Rs 9, 500 per tola on Wednesday

The price of gold has increased by Rs 9, 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 318, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 309, 300 per tola on Tuesday. 

Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 430 and being traded at Rs 7, 300 per tola today.

One dies in motorcycle accident

A person died in a motorcycle accident at Khatri Chowk in Dudhauli Municipality-10, Sindhuli on Wednesday. 

Deputy Superintendent of Police at District Police Office, Surya Prakash Subedi, said that Yagya Bhadur Sunuwar (30) died immediately after the incident. 

Sunuwar, who was injured seriously in the accident, breathed his last while being taken to hospital, the police added.