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Ottawa Citizen 

Takeaways from Canada's shutout victory over Finland at world juniors

Canada made a strong statement in its tournament-opening win over Finland at the world junior hockey championship on Thursday night. Over a short period of time this Christmas, the teenagers proudly wearing the maple leaf crest are clearly becoming a family. Coach Dave Cameron summed up it best when he was asked what he liked […]

France24.com (en) 

Inspired Tsitsipas looking to 'refresh, regroup' in Australia

The Greek star made the French Open decider in 2021 and was a losing finalist to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2023 but is yet to take the final step. He is coming off a mediocre 2024 season in which his ranking dropped to its current 11 from a career-high three, managing only one title, a repeat victory at Monte Carlo. But the 26-year-old, who will lead his nation in Perth with a Sunday round-robin tie against Spain, is keen to bury the past and renew the charge to his longtime tennis goal. Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Jaishankar meets NSA Sullivan at White House, discusses regional, global developments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the White House. They discussed the progress of the India-US strategic partnership. Jaishankar will meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken and possibly senior leadership of the incoming Trump administration. He will also chair a conference of Indian Consul Generals during his visit from December 24 to December 29.

BangkokPost.com 

Government suffers setback in bid to influence Bank of Thailand

The Thai government’s campaign to pressure the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates suffered a significant setback, with the Council of State effectively ruling that the official nominee to be chairman, former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, is not suitable.

Wtop.com 

Sports Betting Line

NFL Saturday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG LA Chargers 5½ 4½ (43½) at NEW ENGLAND at CINCINNATI 3 3 (49½)…

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

From airports to metros: Manmohan Singh paved the way for Bengaluru’s modern skyline

Bengaluru’s transformation into a global city is credited to ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s visionary leadership, pivotal in shaping key infrastructure projects like Kempegowda Airport and Namma Metro. His influence on Karnataka’s budget and policies, plus ongoing educational contributions, has been widely acknowledged.

Sports.inquirer.net 

Top lady golfers Saso, Malixi get invites to PH Open

Yuka Saso, the Philippine-born, Japanese passport-holding standout in the US LPGA, and Rianne Malixi, the 17-year-old phenom, share one thing in common aside from being great at golf: Both are Filipinos holding national foreign championships. They are set to receive invites to play in the revival of the Philippine Open next month to add a

Times Union 

New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

New laws taking effect with the new year will affect Hollywood actors, social media stars and chatty motorists. In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January. New laws in California will provide protections to actors against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence and require parents to set aside social media earnings generated by children. In Florida and Tennessee, new laws restricting social media use by minors face legal challenges. In Missouri, drivers holding their cellphones could face new fines. Читать дальше...

Sports - Google News (us) 

Israeli strikes kill six in two Yemeni cities, Houthi militants say, vowing retaliation - CNN

  1. Israeli strikes kill six in two Yemeni cities, Houthi militants say, vowing retaliation  CNN
  2. Netanyahu warns Yemen airstrikes will continue after WHO chief caught up in airport attack – Middle East crisis live  The Guardian
  3. Houthis take responsibility for overnight missile attack, claim to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport  The Times of Israel
  4. Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Hitting Airport and Ports  The New York Times
  5. WHO chief says he was metres away... Читать дальше...

Newsinfo.inquirer.net 

In Bicol, 44 villages hit by floods; 2 drown

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Heavy rains brought by the shear line on Christmas Day caused floods in at least 44 villages in Camarines Sur and left two dead in separate incidents in the province and in nearby Camarines Norte. In a report on Thursday, the Camarines Sur police said Jeffrey Lamitao, 41, was found

Newsinfo.inquirer.net 

Silk production revival seen to meet ‘ikat’ demand

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Domestic silk production is undergoing a revival in the provinces as international demand rises for natural dyes and indigenous fabric, experts said at this year’s World Ikat Textiles Symposium, which was hosted by the Philippines for the first time in Baguio early this month. Piloted 42 years ago in Benguet province,

Sydney Morning Herald 

Kohli booed by MCG crowd

Virat Kohli copped a raucous response from the MCG crowd after his Boxing Day incident with Sam Konstas.