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TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region.

Tempers flared during a post-match chat between Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan regarding the Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run out during the Boxing Day Test. Manjrekar blamed Kohli, while Pathan defended him, leading to a heated exchange. The run out occurred when Jaiswal went for a single, but Kohli didn't respond, resulting in Jaiswal's dismissal.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly not prepared to pay £50m for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has accepted an honorary membership from the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) in recognition of his significant contributions to cricket. The esteemed MCC announced the honor on Friday. Tendulkar holds the record for most runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Previously, Tendulkar received the Order of Australia in 2012.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said that India has lost a politician, an economist, and a former Prime Minister on whom the country had great hope and faith. "The demise of former Prime Minister, great economist Dr Manmohan Singh is very sad. It is an irreparable loss not only for his family and his supporters but for the whole of Indi

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is off to a strong start in the World Rapid Chess Championship, tying for fifth place after five rounds with four wins. Meanwhile, Raunak Sadhwani, another Indian player, has caught attention by defeating a pre-event favorite. The competition remains tight with multiple players, including some prominent names, vying for top positions.

The Oxford dictionary pick for 2024 — “brain rot” — encapsulates the mind-numbing effects of excessive social media use.

HONG KONG, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.04 percent to close at 20,090.46 points.

McCarthy left the Red Devils in the summer after two years as a member of former manager Erik ten Hag 's coaching staff, primarily working with the club's forwards.

Olmo was a £50million signing from Red Bull Leipzig in the summer but could only be registered on a temporary arrangement until the end of the calendar year.

Alex Dicken lists his Birmingham City talking points after the 2-0 win over Burton Albion on Boxing Day

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That day, one star pulled the strings at the heart of the Milan midfield to secure his fourth Champions League having become the first man to win the title with three teams in 2002-03.

Rohit Sharma is facing mounting pressure as concerns grow over his Test career, with a series of low scores putting his place in the team at risk. Future discussions are expected with selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar, and potential changes in the lineup might see KL Rahul or Yashasvi Jaiswal replacing him.

The matches weren't always a great watch under McLiesh because of our tactics.

The matches aren't always a great watch under Davies because of the opponents tactics.

BANGKOK (AP) — European and Asian shares were mixed Friday in thin year-end trading, with European markets moving in narrow…

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iran and China would stand firm against unilateralism and hegemonic practices, advocating for the development, well-being, and friendship of the Global South, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Nolayn Williams, 10, from New Jersey, is one of a group of backup dancers embarking on an 18-stop tour of America with the Queen of Christmas.

Countries have stepped up efforts to move away from the greenback, data shows

What if I told you High School Musical 3 was nearly Halloween-themed? Or that the Wildcats were actually Leopards?

Gone are the days of stumbling over shoes, overstuffing your closet, and searching for hours for the right lipstick.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a shooting and bomb attack that killed at least 20 people in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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Abhay Vakil recalls how former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had met his family on a couple of occasions because he was a student of his grandfather Prof CN Vakil.

ALL eyes are looking ahead to Chepstow for what stands to be a thrilling Welsh Grand National.

Luke Littler has made a fortune from playing darts this year, but he will have to pay a hefty chunk of his winnings back in tax - with one expert in particular identifying that he'll be lumping out around £130,000