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UK, 35 other nations discuss ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:34:41 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Almost three dozen countries met on April 2 to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the virtual meeting chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper "will assess all viable diplomatic and political measures we can take

Britain finalizes US pharma deal with zero tariffs

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:33:46 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Britain has agreed the full text of a pharmaceutical trade partnership with the United States, securing tariff-free access for its medicines to the U.S. market under a wider bilateral trade deal.

The agreement commits Washington to a zero tariff on British pharmaceutical exports for at least three years, with the UK government saying it would make Britain the onl

UK mortgage approvals climb in February, topping forecasts

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:01:48 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Mortgage approvals in Britain rose more than expected in February, while consumer borrowing also picked up, pointing to resilient demand ahead of potential pressure from rising borrowing costs.

British lenders approved 62,584 mortgages in February, up from 60,246 in January, according to Bank of England data released on March 30. Economists polled by Reuters had expected 61,250 approvals.

UK regulator investigates five firms over misleading reviews

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:38:15 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Britain's competition regulator has opened investigations into five companies, including AutoTrader and Eat, as part of a wider crackdown on fake reviews and misleading online ratings.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the probes follow earlier action against major tech platforms Amazon and Google, which resulted in changes to improve how fake revi

Visa errors force Taiwan to cancel Cameroon WTO summit attendance

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:18:17 GMT

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Visas issued by Cameroon to Taiwanese officials for a World Trade Organization summit were riddled with so many errors that it forced Taiwan to cancel its plans to attend.

The Taiwanese foreign ministry had initially complained that they had been listed as coming from China.

Taiwan, which China claims as its own, is a member of only a few international organizati

Sky TV tackling illegal streaming in Ireland, High Court told

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:14:27 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: Sky TV Ireland will receive the names and addresses of more than 300 "dodgy box" users in its continuing efforts to tackle illegal streaming of its content, the High Court has heard.

Sky UK Ltd, along with related companies, asked the court for a "Norwich Pharmacal" order. This type of order requires a third party to disclose information so that legal action c

CF Montreal to offer 'unique' challenge for Revolution

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:55:10 GMT

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CF Montreal will be in search of good fortune as they travel to New England to face the Revolution at Foxborough, Mass., while in search of their second victory of the season.

Montreal (1-4-0, 3 points) has dropped back-to-back matches following its first victory of the season -- a 3-0 decision over the New York Red Bulls -- on March 8.

'I think the luck has

"Endgame as unpredictable as campaign": Ex-diplomat Sachdev on Trump's endgoal on Iran

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:32:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Friday described the evolving situation around Iran amid the West Asia conflict as a 'game of shadow boxing', stating that the endgame of US President Donald Trump remains as unpredictable as the military campaign against the Islamic Republic itself.

Speaking to ANI on the recent geopolitical developments in the region, Sachdev pointed to paralle

Delhi Capitals launch DC Global Academy Cup to strengthen global grassroots talent pathway

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:32:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Delhi Capitals on Friday announced the DC Global Academy Cup, an inter-academy T20 tournament aimed at bringing together emerging cricketing talent from across its global network.

The tournament will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026, with matches scheduled at the DC Ball Park Ground in Palam Vihar and the AB Rising Cricket Academy in Chhawla.

The week-long competition wi

UK cannot respond to Iran's demand of safety: Ex Diplomat Fabian

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:32:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian said the UK-led group of countries that are currently deliberating on strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz will likely not be able to fulfil the guarantees demanded by Iran.

Fabian, in a conversation with ANI, said that there can hardly be any meeting that can be done at the military level.

'The chair has stated that they will work

PM Modi lauds Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup heroics, hails him as a true performer in crunch matches

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:31:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing Keralam karyakartas on Friday, praised India's star batter Sanju Samson for his T20 World Cup heroics.

PM Modi highlighted how Samson's focus, confidence, and intensity peaked during crucial knockout matches, exemplifying the qualities of a true player who delivers when the team needs him most.

Sanju Samson was key to India's

UK-led 40-nation coalition demands end to Hormuz blockade

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:30:41 GMT

London [UK], April 3 (ANI): The United Kingdom has convened foreign ministers from 40 nations to deliberate on strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime artery currently obstructed by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the high-level meeting addressed the 'vital shipping route' that has been severely impacted by the regional war.

Telangana: K. Kavitha slams Congress over cancellation of handloom orders

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:30:27 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): K. Kavitha, President of Telangana Jagruti, strongly criticised the Congress government, accusing it of depriving handloom workers of their livelihood. She termed the unilateral cancellation of student uniform orders as a cruel and unjust act, alleging that the decision was taken to benefit certain favoured private individuals at the cost of handloom workers.

Accordin

Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:40:29 GMT

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Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday.

The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025.

'I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds,' Gilmore said on Instagram.

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India flags energy security concerns at UK-led West Asia meet

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:34:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday participated in a high-level meeting hosted by the United Kingdom on the evolving situation in West Asia, underlining concerns over maritime security, energy supply disruptions and the need for diplomatic de-escalation.

According to a press release, the meeting, convened by the UK Foreign Secretary, saw participation from more t

UK's Financial Code Authority, Bank of England launch taskforce for streamlining post-trade reporting rules

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:32:19 GMT

London [United Kingdom], April 2 (ANI): Britain's Financial Conduct Authority, along with Bank of England (BoE) is setting up a new taskforce with the goal of creating 'a streamlined and harmonised framework for transaction reporting'.

The FCA and the BoE are inviting expressions of interest from market participants to join the taskforce, Reuters reported.

Currently, transaction rules are governed mainly b

S Kyle Dugger signs one-year contract with Bengals

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:19:14 GMT

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Free agent safety Kyle Dugger signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

Financial terms were not disclosed for Dugger, who opted to be a free agent in March after the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired him in a deal with the New England Patriots on Oct. 28.

The Bengals previously addressed their secondary in the offseason by signing Bryan C

Red Sox wobble into home opener against Padres

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:19:17 GMT

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After stumbling to their first 1-5 start since 2019, the Boston Red Sox are out to hit the reset button in their home opener Friday afternoon when the San Diego Padres pay a visit.

Not even Garrett Crochet could help change the fortunes of the Red Sox on Wednesday as they were trying to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros.

The ace lef

Agent: S Kyle Dugger signing one-year contract with Bengals

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:25:10 GMT

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Free agent safety Kyle Dugger is signing a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, his agent Drew Rosenhaus informed ESPN on Thursday.

Financial terms were not disclosed for Dugger, who opted to be a free agent in March after the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired him in a deal with the New England Patriots on Oct. 28.

Dugger, 30, signed a four-year, $58 mill

Chinese film carries Wuxia's enduring appeal to global screens

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:15:06 GMT

The event underscored the enduring global appeal of Wuxia, a genre of Chinese fiction or cinema featuring the adventures of martial artists in ancient China.

by Xinhua writers Zhao Jiasong, Guo Shuang

LONDON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- On a lively Tuesday night in Leicester Square, one moviegoer stood out from the crowd. Dressed in flowing dark robes, he evoked the wandering swordsmen of Chinese W

England Women appoint Tom Smith as spin-bowling coach ahead of T20 World Cup

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:32:46 GMT

London [UK], April 2 (ANI): England Women have appointed former Gloucestershire left-arm spinner Tom Smith as a spin-bowling coach ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup later this year, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The 38-year-old, who retired as a player last summer, moved into a player-coach role towards the end of his Gloucestershire career and has worked as a full-time assistant coach with the club since his p

Gibraltar to Join Schengen from July 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:07:00 GMT

Gibraltar is set to be integrated into the Schengen system for land crossings starting July 15, following an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom regarding the territory's future arrangements. The measure is expected to be applied on a provisional basis from that date.

The decision follows approval by the permanent representatives of EU member states, who endorsed the text of the agreement

"He played the situation beautifully": Kevin Pietersen lauds DC batter, Sameer Rizvi for his fifty against LSG

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:32:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi for his composure and match-winning impact innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he was not surprised by his performance after closely observing him last season.

He highlighted how Rizvi had shown promise earlier despite limited opport

Jingdezhen's answer to AI: What makes us truly human?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:45:28 GMT

by Xinhua writers Gui Tao and Huang Haoran

NANCHANG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- My encounter with Jingdezhen, an eastern Chinese city with over 1,700 years of ceramic-making history, began, improbably, with a lump of clay.

In a modest workshop, tourists gathered to experience the ancient pleasure of shaping earth by hand. The clay spun obediently at first, then faltered the moment attention wavered. A craftsman ne

Reports: Titans sign QB Hendon Hooker among four additions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:40:31 GMT

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The Tennessee Titans are signing quarterback Hendon Hooker, running back Michael Carter and wide receivers K.J. Osborn and Lance McCutcheon, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

Financial terms were not disclosed on any of the deals, with the players expected to add depth during training camp and into the preseason.

Hooker, 28, returns to

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; U.S. drops

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:05:05 GMT

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France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.

Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings released on Wednesday.

Spain dropped to No. 2 and defending FIFA World Cup champion Argentina slipped one spot to No. 3. England

Jaguars to play 2027 home slate in Orlando while stadium under construction

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:40:24 GMT

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their home games in Orlando in 2027.

NFL owners gave unanimous approval on Tuesday to the plan to relocate to Camping World Stadium for that one season. Orlando is about 140 miles south of Jacksonville.

The Jaguars' current home, EverBank Stadium, will be unavailable because of a $

"Want de-escalation, opening of Strait of Hormuz," says UK PM amid West Asia crisis

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:33:10 GMT

London [UK], April 1 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that the war in the Middle East was not theirs, and they will not be drawn into the conflict. Starmer in his address said that the war will affect them, but the UK has a plan to emerge as a more secure nation.

'Impact of war will affect us, but we have a plan to emerge from it as a more secure nation. It is not our war and we will not be

South Africa's Connor Esterhuizen climbs to 39th in latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:32:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): South Africa batter Connor Esterhuizen has made a remarkable jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings following his stellar performances in the recent five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Esterhuizen rose from outside the top 100 in the T20I batting rankings to 39th place, according to the ICC website.

The 24-year-old amassed 200 runs across the five T20Is, earnin

UK facing worst economic shock in decades IMF

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:12:35 GMT

British households are facing renewed pressure on living standards as fuel costs surge, the Fund has warned

The UK is facing one of the largest economic shocks of any country from the Middle East conflict, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned, saying it is "especially exposed" to surging energy prices due to its heavy reliance on gas-fired power.

Energy importers across Europe a

Rubio Warns US May Reassess NATO After Iran War

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:39:38 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington may be forced to reassess the value of NATO once the war with Iran is over, warning that strained cooperation with European allies is putting pressure on the transatlantic alliance.

In comments to Fox News, Rubio said the United States would need to ?reexamine the value of NATO? if the arrangement continues to function in a way where America is expected to d

Sports Focus: World Cup set for new era as giants miss out

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:20:32 GMT

The final FIFA World Cup spots for the first 48-team edition were confirmed on Tuesday. Italy misses out again, while Robert Lewandowski and Serhou Guirassy are among high-profile absentees. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and rising talents like Lamine Yamal are expected take center stage.

MEXICO CITY, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The remaining places for this year's FIFA World Cup were finalized on Tuesday,

Trump Says War Will Wrap Up In 'Two, Maybe Three Weeks'

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Rubio Sees 'Finish Line' In Iran, Warns NATO Ties Will Be 'Reexamined'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the "finish line" in the war with Iran is in sight, and once the conflict ends the United States will have to "re-examine" its relationship with NATO after a number of European countries declined to support the conflict with Iran.

Rubio said in aninterviewon Fox News Ch

Starmer Tells Britain Iran Conflict 'Not Our War'

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Starmer Tells Britain Iran Conflict 'Not Our War'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is addressing the nation on the conflict in the Middle East.

"This is not our war. We will not be drawn into the conflict," he said. "That is not in our national interest. And the most effective way we can support the cost of living in Britain is to push for de-escalation in the Middle East an

Iran Says 'No Basis' For Talks With US

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Calls 'Two To Three Weeks' While Iran Again Denies Talks

US President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to wrap up "in two to three weeks."

He made the remarks while signing an executive order atthe White House on March 31.He also said that "France and other countries" such as China will have to "fend for themselves" when it come to trying to

Vessel Hit By 'Projectiles' At Qatar Gas Hub

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Attacks On Energy Infrastructure Continue Across Gulf Region

Kuwait's state news agency reported on April 1 that "Iranian-backed" drones had targeted fuel tanks at the country's airport. Kuwaiti officials said the airport had been repeatedly targeted in recent weeks and that Kuwaiti airspace had remained closed since February 28.

According to a spokesman for the Kuwait Civil Av

Australia announce its central contract list for men's 2026/27 season

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:13 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], April 1 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday announced its central contract list for the upcoming men's 2026/27 season, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Australia are scheduled to play Bangladesh in a two-Test home series in August, before taking on South Africa, New Zealand and India in a busy period that will decide whether they earn a place in a third straight World

Pak: IHC defers hearing on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi pleas in Pound 190 million graft case

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:31:15 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has deferred the hearing concerning applications for the suspension of sentences filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the 190 million pounds graft case, Dawn reported. The postponement followed a request from the defence legal team for additional time to secure 'fresh instructions' from their clients.

The proc

Reeling Ghana fires head coach ahead of World Cup

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:55:12 GMT

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Just 2 1/2 months ahead of their World Cup opening game, Ghana fired head coach Otto Addo, with a replacement yet to be named.

Ghana, which was drawn into Group L of the World Cup along with England, Croatia and Panama, is on a five-game losing streak that included a 5-1 loss to Austria on Friday. The team was much improved Monday but still lost 2-1 to Germany.

CSA central contracts: Miller, Dussen left out; Brevis, Baartman, Breetzke get maiden deals

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:38:52 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], March 31 (ANI): Veterans David Miller and Rassie Van der Dussen were dropped from hybrid contracts while names like Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis and Karabo Meso earned their first contracts following the announcement of 18 centrally-contracted players by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday.

A number of fresh faces earned maiden contracts across bo

Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan in Booker shortlist

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:37:24 GMT

London [UK], March 31 (ANI): Indian-origin Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer and translator, has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026.

She is among those been shortlisted for her English translation of Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia's novel 'On Earth As It Is Beneath.'

The shortlist of six books was chosen by the 2026 judging panel, chaired by award-winning author Natasha B

Anahat, Abhay Singh secure top honours at ASF Awards 2025

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:35:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): India's squash stars, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured the top awards, the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year honour in men's and women's categories in the ASF Awards 2025 on Tuesday.

Anahat, the world number 20th in senior women's singles rankings, secured the ASF Girls' Player of the Year award, known as the 'Hassan Musa award', following some top performanc

Trump invites King Charles, Camilla for state visit as US commemorates 250th Independence anniversary

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:34:36 GMT

Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that UK King Charles and Queen Camilla will pay a State Visit to the United States from April 27-30 as the country marks its 250th anniversary of Independence.

Sharing the details in a post on Truth Social, Trump said that he looked forward to spending time with King Charles and expressed optimism ahead of the latter's stat

Trump urges allies to buy from US or "Go get your own oil" from Hormuz Strait

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:32:35 GMT

Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): Amid deepening global energy turmoil linked to the ongoing war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital chokepoint through which a significant proportion of the world's oil supply normally flows, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stark message to countries struggling with jet fuel shortages, particularly targeting traditional US allies s

Pats to exercise CB Christian Gonzalez's 5th-year option

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:19:05 GMT

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The New England Patriots plan to exercise the fifth-year option for Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez, head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday.

'Yes. If we haven't picked it up, we should pick it up,' Vrabel told reporters at the league meetings in Phoenix.

'We want to make sure that we draft extremely well and then we identify the guys we want to keep. ..

HBO's 'Hard Knocks' to feature champion Seahawks

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:55:10 GMT

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The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' this summer, the NFL announced Tuesday.

The five-episode series 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks' will debut on Aug. 11, with new shows airing each Tuesday through the Sept. 8 finale.

This marks the first time since the series launched in 2001 with

Xinhua Headlines: How escalation in Middle East spills over, impacts global economy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:15:47 GMT

What began as a geopolitical flashpoint has evolved into a systemic economic shock, reverberating through energy markets, industrial supply chains and critical maritime routes.

BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- With U.S.-Israel joint military strikes on Iran entering the fifth week with no clear path to resolution, the economic aftershocks are spreading far beyond the Middle East.

What began as

China's new language law sparks concerns; Tibetan community launches cultural revival initiative

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:31:48 GMT

London [UK] March 31 (ANI): China's newly introduced 'Ethnic Unity and Progress' law on March 12, 2026, has raised serious concerns over the preservation of linguistic and cultural identity among ethnic minorities, particularly Tibetans, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

As cited by the CTA report, the legislation mandates the use of Mandarin as the primary language of instruction

Georgia Voll, Amelia Kerr rise to No.1 in ICC Women's T20I rankings

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:32:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): There's been a massive shakeup at the top of the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings less than three months out from the start of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as two young stars of the game rise to the pinnacle following some impressive efforts around the world.

Australia opener Georgia Voll displaces teammate Beth Mooney at the top of the rankings for T20I batters, following an o

Bulgarian Football Legend Borislav Mihaylov Passes Away After Stroke

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:19:02 GMT

Former Bulgarian national team captain and long-time Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) president Borislav Mihaylov has died at the age of 63 in Sofia. His family confirmed the news, stating that he passed away after a prolonged and critical medical condition following a stroke that left him in an induced coma since late November.

Medical complications from the stroke led to a severe deterioration in his health in re

Netanyahu Says Israeli Attacks On Iran Will Continue

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:29:00 GMT

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Netanyahu Says Israeli Attacks On Iran Will Continue

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military operations against Tehran will continue until "the Iranian terrorist regime is crushed."

"The campaign is not over yet. We will continue until we crush the terrorist regime," Netanyahu said in a televised speech.

His remarks came shortly after Iranian President Mas

Markets shut for Mahavir Jayanti, other Asian indices show mixed cues, Crude oil above USD 107

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:53 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange).

In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in t

Australia batter Jake Weatherald joins Leicestershire for County Championship stint

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:33:11 GMT

London [UK], March 31 (ANI): Australia's Ashes-winning opening batter, Jake Weatherald, has joined Leicestershire for the opening block of County Championship fixtures.

Weatherald arrives in Leicester following a landmark winter in which he made his Australian Test debut in the Ashes Test Series against England. Weatherald only made his Test debut for Australia in November last year, but the left-hander featured

Eagles GM sticks to same script on A.J. Brown saga

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:06 GMT

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman stuck to the script when asked about the ongoing trade rumors surrounding star receiver A.J. Brown.

'I understand that there's interest in the A.J. Brown story. I, unfortunately, don't have a home under a rock,' he told reporters Sunday at the league meetings in Phoenix.

'But my answer to any question on A.J.

"He always liked to attack....": Suryavanshi's coach speaks on 15-year-old's academy grind before IPL

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:32:34 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) opener, Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi's childhood coach Manish Ojha spoke on his pupil's grind in the academy days, which made the 15-year-old the six-hitting prodigy he has become heading into the latest season of the competition.

All eyes will be on the U19 World Cup winner Suryavanshi, who recently turned 15 and h

Moscow expels UK diplomat for spying

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:40:39 GMT

The second secretary of the British Embassy has been given two weeks to leave the country, the FSB has said

A British diplomat in Moscow has been stripped of his accreditation and ordered to leave the country after conducting "intelligence and subversive activities" under the cover of his embassy post, Russia

Aussies dominate West Indies to seal three-match ODI series

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:31:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Australia continued their recent dominance over the West Indies with a comprehensive 90-run victory against the Caribbean side in the second ODI of their series in St Kitts on Sunday.

A half-century from Beth Mooney (65) helped the Aussies post a decent total of 269/7 from their 50 overs, and Player of the Match Georgia Wareham (3/29) and fellow spinner Ash Gardner (3/34) each c

Economic Watch: Mideast conflict sends energy, economic shockwaves across Europe

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:45:28 GMT

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a sharp rise in energy prices, with economic shockwaves rippling through Europe.

BERLIN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- One month after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, rising energy prices and supply risks are rippling through Europe's economies.

Oil and gas prices have surged, shipping routes have been disrupted, and

Rallies against U.S.-Israeli war on Iran draw 8 mln worldwide

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:45:23 GMT

Rallies against the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran swept numerous cities across the world over the weekend, with an estimated 8 million people turning out for over 3,300 protest events.

WASHINGTON, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Rallies against the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran swept numerous cities across the world over the weekend, with an estimated 8 million people turning out for over 3,300 protest events.

Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Damaged In Strike At Dubai Port

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:29:00 GMT

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Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Damaged In Strike At Dubai Port, No Casualties Reported

A fire aboard the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi, struck in an apparent Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port, has been extinguished, authorities said on March 31.

The drone strike damaged the vessels hull and raised concerns about a potential oil spill, though all 24 crew members were reported safe a

Trump Tells Countries To 'Go Get Your Own Oil!'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:29:00 GMT

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Iran-US Contacts Likely Ongoing Despite Public Denials, Says Analyst

Speaking toCurrent Time, political analyst Anton Penkovskysaidcontacts between Iran and the United States are likely continuing despite public denials by Tehran.

"Despite the fact that Iran denies the existence of any contacts with the American side and claims that negotiations are conducted through intermedia

Dual language classrooms boost MA students academic success

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:36:38 GMT

By Isabella Lapriore for the Waltham Times.

Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New England News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service

Offshore wind sends power to MA grid despite federal setbacks

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:13:45 GMT

Supporters of offshore wind in New England are celebrating the completion of two projects, despite legal challenges from the Trump administration.

Revolution Wind off the Rhode Island coast started sending power to the grid this month, while By Jeremy Margolis for the Concord Monitor.

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New England students reap benefits of career and technical ed

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:13:24 GMT

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Should the ABC be privatised A modest (re-e)valuation

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ABC staff walked off the job last week and the public broadcaster instantly switched to BBCprogramming.Prof. Vince Hooperdiscusses whose interests the ABC now serves citizens or others'.
THERE IS SOMETHING exquisitely self-referential about the ABC reporting on its own strike. It is the media equivalent of a surgeon live-tweeting his own appendectomy technically impressive, editorially questionab

5 Things to Know: Cornerback Nate Hobbs

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:23:52 GMT

CornerbackNate Hobbsis bringing his playmaking ability to the secondary.
Originally selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, Hobbs spent four seasons in Las Vegas before continuing his career in Green Bay. Over that span, he appeared in more than 60 career games and totaled over 300 tackles.
Now, he brings that edge and a unique off-field perspective to his

NFL Offseason Workout Program Dates Announced

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:11:24 GMT

The NFL has announced each clubs official, voluntary nine-week offseason workout program.
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NEW YORKApril 3, 2026Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players. The calendar for 2026 is below.
As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club's official, voluntary nine-week offs

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