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Activists have called on social media for gatherings in Tehran and other cities across Iran to protest the worsening economic situation from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/cS3EWJz

The former Maldives President, who was spearheading an ‘India Out’ campaign, faces political uncertainty after he was sentenced to 11 years in jail for corruption  from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/mlQ9pcw

The new Nepal PM has come a long way from being a revolutionary militant leader set on changing the political and ideological structures of the country to becoming one of the Kathmandu power elite that is wedded to the status quo  from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/FhmMxLT

The meeting in Mumbai is scheduled ahead of limited overs against Sri Lanka beginning on January 3, according to a report from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3jkOC90

The draft resolution was adopted with 87 votes in favour, 26 against and 53 abstentions, including by India from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/KdTwVRM

According to a report, Rishabh Pant is set to miss the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/QCqjSGe

Syria's state news agency SANA gave a toll of 10 dead in the "terrorist attack that targeted three buses transporting workers" from al-Taim oil field, which is under Syrian government control from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/YxUXl7r

The release of former President Donald Trump's tax returns show he maintained a bank account in China through 2017, his first year in the White House from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/mpVy3AX

Recombinants of the BA.2 variant, XBB and XBB.1.5 together accounted for 44.1% of the total cases in the U.S. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/znY19Qr

Left-arm spinner Hardik Patel was the best bowler for Gujarat, picking up four wickets from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/BWK7pnM

The video call ahead of the New Year has become a tradition between the leaders, and the latest call came even as Russian forces continued a missile bombardment of Ukraine. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/2VphXIw

Qin Gang, 56, a veteran diplomat, earlier served as the chief protocol officer for President Xi Jinping. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/TpwLosF

The 29-year-old Pakistan skipper registered eight scores of more than fifty in nine matches this year, three of which he converted into hundreds from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/fz3Foud

Six Kurdish fighters were killed Monday when IS militants attacked a complex in Raqa. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/pEdACT3

U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a defense spending bill last week that included up to $10 billion in military grant assistance to Taiwan. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/bClJvD8

Many of the victims were Thai nationals. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/sIw07VN

The Indian cricket board posted an image of the Indian players trooping out of the ground, shaking hands with their South African counterparts from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/AcS9yKU

The newly commissioned vessels included a corvette, a minesweeper and the Generalissimus Suvorov nuclear submarine from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/8iqpv3o

Panchal was batting on 87 off 146 balls (8x4, 1x6) in company with wicketkeeper-batter Het Patel (37) in an unbroken 53-run stand as Gujarat were 249/3 at stumps on day two from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/OhCVA71

"This metro rail is also another matter of pride for us." from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/Toa4rdF

The plan envisions the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine's internationally-recognised territory. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/0kinwye

Kane Williamson survived two stumpings and a leg-before decision before knocking an unbeaten 105 from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/Rh8Zgap

Antov died after allegedly falling from the hotel’s third floor on December 24; his friend, Bydanov Vladmir, who was found dead in his hotel room on December 22, died of cardiac arrest, rule doctors from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/QYUIJEk

Health Ministry of Uzbekistan blames the cough syrup Doc-1 Max, manufactured by Marion Biotech, for the deaths from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/RO4nW7U

Novak Djokovic is scheduled to play in the Adelaide International, beginning Sunday, as he warms up for the Open in Melbourne from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/orC102b

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Australia have taken a healthy lead against South Africa from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/Jj0xfdi

India squads for SL series: Hardik Pandya named captain in T20Is, KL Rahul not included. Rohit Sharma returns to lead in ODIs from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/v43wXTA

The BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra, Sulakshana Naik and Jatin Paranjpe, is likely to meet in Mumbai on December 29 to interview the prospective candidates for the new national selection panel from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/Tf3XwoE

Netanyahu will present what analysts have said will be the most right-wing government in Israel's history to Parliament on Thursday from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/BWy8b2H

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has dismissed his fourth minister in two months to patch a scandal-tainted Cabinet that has raised questions over his judgment of staff credentials from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/0jOC2as

Here’s a select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/1t7YPKG

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Live: On Day 1, Cameron Green took a career-best 5-27 as Australia ripped through South Africa's fragile batting from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/5b82MLj

What are the final findings of the House panel? What charges has it accused Donald Trump of? What are its recommendations and what real impact can the report have? from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/4kaIytf

Veteran Indian pacer Sandeep Sharma, who had a base price of INR 50 lakh, didn't manage to fetch a single bid from any of the 10 franchises in the IPL auction 2023. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/vt6qh0k

On December 5, Moscow said Ukrainian drones had caused explosions at the Engels airfield and another base in the Ryazan region from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/uNjFGlv

The 23-year-old had an amazing week after a winning bid from Mumbai Indians made him richer by Rs 17.5 crore. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3sCUz1X

AUS vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Australia face South Africa in the second Test of the three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3x8yEdu

The ISPR, Pakistan Army's media wing, said that the terrorists were supported by their facilitators from across the border from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/TjOQLlI

Ravichandran Ashwin is widely considered among the sharpest brains in the world in modern-cricket. But, the veteran off-spinner isn't entirely happy to be branded an 'overthinker'. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/pH0NBAa

In a dramatic turn of events, Mr. Prachanda staked claim to form the government with the support from former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli-led opposition and other smaller parties. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/X96T5iP

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar were among top cricketing personalities who took to social media to greet their fans on the occasion of Christmas. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/BAOIkMW

Members of the LGBTQ community serve openly in Israel's military and parliament, and many popular artists and entertainers as well as several former government ministers are openly gay from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/uEhRaVI

By announcing that it would send its most advanced ground-based defence battery to Kyiv, the U.S. is deepening its involvement in the Ukraine war and is sending a strong message to Russia from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/Sr860LI

The Board said the decision to add the three bowlers was made following a meeting of the interim selection committee, which was chaired by Shahid Afridi. Captain Babar Azam joined the meeting. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/YHMLnKm

Revered in Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, number of tourists had dried up over the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/jFvRCzk

Much of Ukraine is struggling without heat or power after Moscow started targeting electricity and water systems nearly two months ago from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/iTIRCHo

It is expected that the interviews of the short-listed candidates to pick the selection committee members by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will happen between December 26 and 28. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/CBWa2nF

Taliban security forces used a water cannon to disperse women protesting the ban on university education for women in the western city of Herat from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/sPVKRvz

Shivam Mavi, Joshua LIttle and Kane Wiliamson were among the top buys by defending champions Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 Auction. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/wvYH0jq

Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to follow the “one country, two systems” governing principle for Hong Kong from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/4Bnz5Xj

This time Mumbai Indians have roped in Cameron Green (Rs 17.50 crore) amd Jhye Richardson (Rs 1.50 crore) among others. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/y43sIgG

Chennai Super Kings went big for Ben Stokes went for (Rs 16.25 crore) from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/VGMIbwm

Nicholas Pooran (Rs 16 crore) and Daniel Sams (Rs 75 lakh) were two of Lucknow Supergiants' costliest buys from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/uKkjfw3

Harry Brook and Mayank Agarwal were among the costliest buys for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2023 Auction. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/OqsfhVe

England all-rounder Sam Curran became the most-expensive IPL Auction buy of all time. The southpaw was bought by Punjab Kings for INR 18.50 crore in the IPL 2023 auction. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/QLJhnBC

Ranji Trophy: Spinners Akshay Wakhare and Aditya Sarwate shared seven wickets between them to guide Vidarbha to a 220-run win over Tripura from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/ne7zpTB

Across China, millions are struggling to get hold of basic medical supplies from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/PSBOvoZ

BBL: The Melbourne-based franchise are holding the second spot in the points table and have remained unbeaten in all their three games so far from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/9WcG6mg

The law also banned conversion therapies, established fines and punishments for attacks on LGBT people, and overturned a ban that prevented lesbian couples from registering their children under both parents’ names from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/LSBP3Xn

Here’s what you need to know about the Patriot missile system that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country urgently needs to fend off Russian attacks from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/uYmRFUJ

President Zelensky tells American lawmakers that the U.S.’s aid is not charity, but an investment for global security and democracy. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/9svnLrb

The Russia-Ukraine conflict’s epicentre has moved towards the east in Bakhmut after successful Ukrainian counter-offensives in the northern Kharkiv and the southern Kherson regions from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/wV6Lycj

The new Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi addressed the media in a briefing on Thursday. He was asked about the ongoing Asia Cup controversy in relation to the Indian cricket team. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/dcGwxyY

Millions of elderly people across China are still not fully vaccinated, raising concerns that the virus may kill the most vulnerable citizens in huge numbers. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/p9V4kZy

Russia opened a diplomatic front on the incident and said interference in domestic affairs of countries had increased after the end of the Cold War from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/eofrQbT

The changes come after Pakistan suffered a first-ever 3-0 home Test whitewash at the hands of England in a series that ended on Tuesday from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/kC6mPuA

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya could become India's next captain in ODIs and T20Is, according to news agency ANI from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/kV964E5

The matter was discussed at the BCCI Apex Council meeting on Wednesday. The brand had replaced Oppo back in 2019. Byju's was also one of the sponsors of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/A6SzQaB

Officials tell AP the U.S. will send $1.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine in a massive package that will for the first time include a Patriot missile battery and precision-guided bombs for their fighter jets from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/J1xrQ0c

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Match, Day 5 Highlights: Kuldeep Yadav claimed 8 wickets, including a five-for in the first innings, and Cheteshwar Pujara starred with the scores of 90 and 102 not out as India defeated Bangladesh by 188 runs. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/5MYKibu

India vs Bangladesh: India lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by 188 runs. Will the side tinker with its playing combination? Check out our predicted India XI for the game. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/UYtG3Kx

The decision was announced after a meeting of the Taliban government. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/LyR1dwo

Graham (4/8 from 2 overs) was the star performer with the ball for Australia as she first dismissed Devika Vaidya and Radha Yadav in the last two deliveries of the 13th over. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/bzFj5HC

Argentines in Buenos Aires held up banners of Lionel Messi and late icon Diego Maradona, played instruments or climbed lampposts or bus stops from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/WUpk4tJ

David Warner's agent, James Erskine, said he didn't believe the opener will quit Test cricket at the conclusion of the three-Test series against the Proteas at Sydney. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/nDturZJ

Putin in September announced the annexation of four regions in the east and south of Ukraine after Moscow proxies held referendums there, denounced as a sham by Kyiv and the West from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/92MnR7J

The United States has warned the outbreak is now of concern to the rest of the world, given the potential for further mutations and the size of China's economy from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/4TejoSL

With the likes of Ben Stokes, Adam Zampa and Mayank Agarwal ready to be snatched by teams, a lot of paddles are expected to be raised for these star players. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/lRM2bt3

Here’s a select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/brxJeOp

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she will meet with her counterpart, Wang Yi ,in Beijing this week as Australia and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/2bZNdeS

China's GDP is expected to grow just 3% this year, its worst performance in nearly half a century from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/aReEWql

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa beat his rival, former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897 votes from a total of 4,386 votes cast by party delegates from across the country from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/MKBj29o

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte went ahead with the apology even though some activist groups in the Netherlands urged him to wait until July 2023, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery 160 years ago. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/4Lzch16

PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Pakistan will begin the Day 3 of the ongoing third Test against England at 21/0 as the hosts are trailing by 29 runs from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/Vewfykb

The Indian cricket team, which is currently in Bangladesh for a two-match Test series, enjoyed a special screening of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/GWek3Iz

Twitter users will no longer be able to link to certain rival social media websites, including what the company called “prohibited platforms” such as Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/TqVJzWa

While there could be small steps towards change, especially where women are concerned, the core of the Iranian order is likely to endure from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/pRDHj5i

The Pakistan Army troops were immediately dispatched to the area, which had been sealed. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/Q7wKjrU

Iraqi police officers said Islamic State militants were involved in the attack, using roadside bombs to target the police force which was patrolling the area from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/JolcBzI

The European Commission had proposed a second carbon market targeting building heating and road fuels from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/MrhKyp3

The IMF has approved a deal that will provide a $3 billion support package to cash-strapped Egypt over a period of almost four years, with the agreement expected to draw in additional $14 billion in financing for the Middle East country from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/9tmePUX

The Istanbul Mayor, who was seen as a potential Opposition candidate against Erdogan, has been barred from politics for ‘insulting’ Turkey’s Election Council. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/Whkyitd

Iran’s state media say authorities have arrested one of the country’s most famous actresses on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/jD4IC3X

Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2 Live: Australia were 145-5 at stumps on Day 1 from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/B2TDzyQ

The emergency services said that they were afraid the toll would rise after the "uncommon" event. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/QSGUZge

Russia fired 74 missiles — mainly cruise missiles — on Friday, 60 of which were shot down by anti-aircraft defences, according to the Ukrainian Army from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/MTyU5DR

The incident occurred during the last of three sold-out performances at the very loud venue — which was established in 1929 — by singer-songwriter Asake from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/xLMcelK

Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 1 Live: Australia will take on South Africa in the first Test of the three-match series, at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/yeKzsCx

Salih Mustafa was convicted of murder, torture and arbitrary detention during the ethnic Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA)'s 1998-1999 bloody independence war with Serbia from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/2yRAZSw

Japan's Defence Ministry said the craft were closely shadowed by Japanese ships and planes throughout from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/HvVAbxF

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Apart from starring with the ball, Kuldeep also contributed 40 runs with bat and helped Team India cross the 400-run mark in the first innings. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/u8L2NrZ

A Peruvian judge has ordered ousted President Pedro Castillo to remain in custody for 18 months, approving a request from authorities for time to build their rebellion case against him from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/BydNMWr

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“The issue of Palestine is there but it is no longer the defining matter,” says Naor Gilon from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/P4JeNK5

The European Union says it has approved a new package of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure against Russia for its war in Ukraine from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/shTrFzC

Russia's energy sales to Europe have sharply fallen since the start of its war in Ukraine from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/kposWFi

Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh and his effort was lauded by Dinesh Karthik from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/t2nkqGK

Ranji Trophy: Madhya Pradesh bowlers, led by Avesh Khan, produced yet another impressive performance to notch up a massive innings and 17-run win over Jammu and Kashmir with a day to spare from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/Q2DgX6U

At press conference, Hina Khar blames India for 2021 bomb blast near Hafiz Saeed’s Lahore home from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/2BeQW8f

Harmanpreet said her side had fancied their chances to chase down 173 but the too many dot balls the hosts batters played meant that they were restricted to 151 for 7 in the end. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/FQnlBby

Key among the new policies is a pledge to boost spending to two percent of GDP by 2027 to bring Japan in line with NATO members. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/3EYwVMp

Indian batting collapsed like a pack of cards under pressure as Australian women showed clinical precision to record a comfortable 21-run victory in the third T20 International, at Brabourne International Stadium on Wednesday from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/PIbeVMm

Several experts have said that India's hectic schedule is one of the reasons behind so many players getting injured. Others have said that specialists should be used in each format to manage the workload. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/duibzRt

Restoring the health of the Ganga is the focus of a major push to cut pollution, rebuild forest cover and bring a wide range of benefits to the 520 million people living around its vast basin from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/UTkz3SF

The People’s Liberation Army was conducting a regular patrol on the Chinese side of the LAC when the troops were ‘blocked by the Indian Army illegally crossing’ the line, says Sr. Col. Long Shaohua, spokesperson for the PLA’s Western Theatre Command from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/kOpRJjX

Ranji Trophy: Himachal Pradesh seamers made full use of early morning moisture as they shot hosts Haryana out for a lowly 46 before their batters took full advantage of the eased-out conditions to take control from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/8h1Ydig

Taiwan's defence ministry said 21 aircraft entered the island's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the last 24 hours, including 18 nuclear-capable H-6 bombers. from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/1r7xwOT

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, though, had started off well with senior opener Dhruv Shorey (41) and Anuj Rawat (24) adding 54 runs for the first wicket before Maharashtra drew first blood from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/6iYmsAv

PLA was conducting a regular patrol on the Chinese side of the LAC when the troops were ‘blocked by the Indian Army illegally crossing’ the line, says PLA Senior Colonel from The Hindu - World https://ift.tt/SdI90m7