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NZ all-rounder Mitchell Santner to be sidelined for atleast a month due to shoulder injury

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:08 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], May 1 (ANI): New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will be sidelined for at least a month following a grade three ACL injury in his left shoulder, as confirmed by the latest scans.

The 34-year-old spin bowling all-rounder, a crucial cog of the NZ Test line-up, suffered the injury while fielding in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians (MI), and the franchise had t

"Sufficient evidence for not out": Bishop on Holder's catch to dismiss Patidar during GT-RCB's IPL clash

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:49:20 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has pointed out that there was sufficient evidence for Rajat Patidar to be adjudged as 'not out' after the controversial catch to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper by Gujarat Titans (GT) all-rounder Jason Holder.

RCB displayed their first genuinely poor performance with the bat this season, not able to capitalise on

GT DoC Vikram hails "experienced campaigner" Jason Holder after win over RCB

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:08:30 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): Following his side's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Gujarat Titans (GT) Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki was all praise for the 'Player of the Match' Jason Holder, pointing out that his experience as a T20 cricketer and physical, technical attributes as an all-rounder have helped the side.

There was no keeping the lanky Caribbean out of action against

CWI condoles demise of Grenada Cricket President Norman Gilbert

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:57:51 GMT

St John's [Antigua], April 30 (ANI): Cricket West Indies has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Norman Gilbert, President of the Grenada Cricket Association and a member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board.

In an official statement, Cricket West Indies extended condolences to Gilbert's family, friends, and the wider cricket community in Grenada and across the Caribbean region.

Gilbert was re

"Everyone loves underdog": Jonty Rhodes feels success of associate teams in T20WC 2026 will drive ETPL's success

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:16 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be received with more fanfare following some fine performances from non-Test playing nations in this year's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era best known for his excep

India deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' health cube in Jamaica, strengthening CARICOM partnership

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:35 GMT

New Delhi [India]/Kingston [Jamaica], April 30 (ANI): In a significant step towards strengthening India-Caribbean relations, India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica, marking a new chapter in humanitarian diplomacy and South-South cooperation under the broader framework of India-CARICOM engagement.

The deployment, coordinated under India's Humanitarian Assistanc

Senate blocks bid to limit Trumps power to attack Cuba

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:19 GMT

The US president has repeatedly hinted at a possible regime-change operation on the island

A Democratic-led effort to limit US President Donald Trump's authority to use military force against Cuba without congressional authorization has failed in the Senate.

The Republican-majority Senate's vote on the measure on Tuesday narrowly dismissed it as out of order in a 51-47 tally on grounds that

Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's power to attack Cuba

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:19 GMT

The US president has repeatedly hinted at a possible regime-change operation on the island

A Democratic-led effort to limit US President Donald Trump's authority to use military force against Cuba without congressional authorization has failed in the Senate.

The Republican-majority Senate's vote on the measure

Vinesh Phogat returns to competitive wrestling, shifts to 57kg for National Open Ranking Tournament

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:53:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to make her return to competitive wrestling with a switch to the 57kg weight class, as she gears up for the National Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled from May 10 to 12.

The national meet will mark Phogat's first competitive appearance since the Paris 2024 Olympics and will serve as a crucial step towards qua

Defending champions New Zealand announce squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:36:28 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], April 29 (ANI): Off-spinning all-rounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups as part of a White Ferns squad selected to defend their title at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England in June.

The 15-strong squad, led by captain Melie Kerr, features ten players from New Zealand's victorious 2024 campaign, including Sophie Devine and Suzie Bat

Prabhsimran surpasses Gayle in PBKS' fifty-plus score charts

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:10 GMT

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 28 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Prabhsimran Singh overtook West Indies legend Chris Gayle, registering the third-highest fifty-plus scores for the franchise in their Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

Prabhsimran, who is having a fantastic season with the bat, scored his fourth half-century in last five games against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Mullanpur, scoring a relativel

"Violence has no place on our subways": NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns Queens train shooting as teen wounded

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:38:15 GMT

New York [US], April 28 (ANI): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed relief following a shooting incident on a subway train in Queens on Monday evening, where a 15-year-old boy was wounded. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is currently questioning two persons of interest in connection with the attack, which occurred on a Manhattan-bound A train.

In a post on X, the Mayor confirmed he had been

"In terms of left-arm seamers we have, Mohsin Khan impresses the most": Sanjay Bangar

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:16:55 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 27 (ANI): Mohsin Khan's sensational five-wicket haul lit up a fluctuating contest, but Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were left disappointed as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched a dramatic Super Over win in the IPL 2026 match on Sunday.

In a game marked by momentum swings and a nervy finish, Mohsin stood out with a match-defining spell of 4-1-23-5, the first five-for of the s

"It's frustrating": Justin Langer after LSG's fourth consecutive home defeat in IPL 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:50:24 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 27 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer expressed deep frustration after his side suffered their fourth consecutive home defeat, losing a closely-fought Super Over thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing IPL 2026 season on Sunday night.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Langer said the team failed to adapt to changing pitc

3 killed in strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific Ocean, says US military

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:39:18 GMT

Florida [US], April 27 (ANI): The US military has carried out a strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs, killing three people, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said on Monday.

'On April 26, at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel,' a post by the US Southern Command on X read.

SCOTUS weighs future of TPS for Haitians, Syrians

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:03:05 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case likely to affect immigration protections for thousands of Haitians living in Ohio.

The case stems from the Trump administration's move to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. The federal program allows people fleeing violence or disasters in their home country to live and work in the United States for a certain amount of time

Exaggerated Claims about Latino Migration to US by White Nationalists

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:35:20 GMT

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Donald Trump promised, We will close the border. We will stop the invasion of illegals into our country. A year later, it was a promisehe claimed to have kept. But exactly who are the illegals? Loose definitions and manipulated statistics tell a very misleading story about migrants from Latin America.

By John Perry

Earlier this year, a chart appeared onsocialmedia sitesli

Opinion Its Time to Restore Back-Channel Diplomacy

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:15 GMT

Jiachen Shi

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There is a parallel universe where Donald Trump is the grand strategist of his own imagination. In this world, Trump remains bombastic, manipulative, and irresistibly drawn to casting himself as a risk-taker thriving on high-stakes moves. But he also somehow absorbs the hard-nosed realism and political sensitivity of his decade-longpen pa

U.S. cannot use fabricated excuses to impose blockades on Cuba: Chinese spokesperson

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:15:58 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Fabricating excuses and smearing cannot be the reason for the United States to impose brutal blockades and illegal sanctions on Cuba, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked about the U.S. accusation that Cuba was "allowing adversaries of the United States to conduct intelligence activities close t

U.S. Senate rejects motion limiting Trump's war powers regarding Cuba

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:15:09 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- In a procedural vote, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected a motion proposed by Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers, which aims to prevent the president from launching military action against Cuba without congressional authorization.

Kenya completes security deployment in Haiti

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:15:27 GMT

NAIROBI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Kenya has confirmed the conclusion of its security mission in Haiti, with the final contingent of 150 police officers returning home on Tuesday.

Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, said that over the course of the deployment, about 730 Kenyan officers served in the mission, which is now transitioning to the Gang Sup

Feature: Young Shanxi squad rises through resilience, reform in WCBA

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:45:13 GMT

TAIYUAN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Shanxi lost to Sichuan 74-65 in Game 5 of the 2025-26 Women's Chinese Basketball Association finals on Saturday, finishing runner-up after a 3-2 series defeat.

Though Shanxi missed out on the championship, the young team drew attention after returning to the finals for the first time in eight years.

A glance at Shanxi's roster reveals a striking feature: Eight of its 16 domes

As Supreme Court eyes temporary protected status, Congress pushes to extend Haiti deportation shield

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:27:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - Congressional Democrats on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to strike down efforts by the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of migrants living in the United States.

The call from lawmakers - just a day before the justices are expected to examine

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:14:16 GMT

How kingpin Stephen "Jimmy" Jamieson sparked gangland gym brawl that led to Dubai arrests