At least 135 people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday during unrest with police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country, according to Dhaka Tribune. The country announced on Monday that the clashes between demonstrators and members of the Awami League claimed the lives of at least 96 people in police firings.
[The Conversation Africa] Imane Khelif from Algeria is one of two women boxers at the 2024 Paris Olympics making the news - as ugly issues of gender testing and testosterone levels once again raise their head, as they did in the case of South African runner Caster Semenya. Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting failed a questionable gender test allegedly administered by the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2023, but were declared fit for entry by the International Olympic Committee. Both are female and identify as such... Читать дальше...
Even Mark Kotsay (slapping five with Lawrence Butler after his pinch-hit homer in the sixth) is laughing at us. MARK KOTSAY! | Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
yes 61 games under yes -251 run differential yes 21-game losing streak yes third-worst start in MLB history yes two games from an all-time losing record yes it’s August 5
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[UN News] Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first ever refugee athlete guaranteed to receive an Olympic medal - the colour yet to be determined - following a dominant quarter-final boxing match at the Paris Games on Sunday.
The company has distributed over 3 million stoves across India, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The neighbouring country has plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protest over job quota forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee
[New Times] Mchezo, a Rwanda-based company focused on sports and talent development as well as responsible gaming, has been pivotal in supporting Michelle Tau, a Mosotho Taekwondo athlete who is set to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, August 7.
The drowning death of a 32-year-old man in Hagg Lake over the weekend is the latest in a series of deaths at the Washington County park.
Asia markets bounced back after a global selloff, led by a surging Nikkei and rising Wall Street futures as investors looked for bargains despite lingering concerns of a U.S. slowdown and geopolitical risk.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has soared more than 10% a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street, while other world markets appeared to have settled after the rollercoaster ride that started the week. The Japanese index fell back after its biggest early advance, gaining 8.7% by midmorning on Tuesday. On Monday, nearly everything on Wall Street tumbled as world markets quaked under fears the U.S. economy is slowing too much. The S&P 500 sank 3% Monday for its worst day in nearly two years. Читать дальше...
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet produced a masterful display of tactical running to win gold in the Olympic women's 5,000m on Monday, ending defending champion Sifan Hassan's dream of a long-distance treble
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 6 (ANI): After witnessing a sharp downturn on Monday, the Indian stock market opened in green territory on Tuesday, giving investors hope. The benchmark Nifty50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 24,189.85, up by 290.60 points or 1.21 percent, while the BSE Sensex opened higher by 949.21 points or 1.21 percent to trade at 79,708.61. Among the sectoral stocks, Bank, Auto, Fi
Bangladesh's army chief will meet student protest leaders on Tuesday as the country awaits the formation of a new government a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned…
The violent overthrow of Sheikh Hasina has brought back memories of a similar tumultuous episode from the summer of 1981, when the then president of Bangladesh, Ziaur Rahman, was assassinated near Chittagong.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani crushed a solo home run vs. the Philadelphia Phillies which marked his 34th of the season.
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After the recent events in Bangladesh, ICC is considering to shift the venue of the Women's T20 World Cup to a different South Asian country
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Thousands of new recruits are set to start military service soon, with special measures are in place to support those affected by the war.
A total of 15,171 shares changed hands on the counter till 10:05AM (IST)
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado is back in office after his six-month preventive suspension and those of 30 other government officials were lifted by the Office of the Ombudsman. “I’m free! It’s nice to be back to work for Bohol. I am happy because I have missed my work since
The career of a coach who allegedly wagered on rugby league games, in contravention of NRL rules, will go on the line on Wednesday night.
The Queen has shared a surprising habit that she tends to indulge in while on holiday, and it's one that no doubt reflects her love of reading and literature
The price of potatoes continued to remain high at ₹45 a kg even after procurement from Uttar Pradesh, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra told reporters.
The rumoured couple were photographed while yachting off the coast of Sardinia
