Huge explosions rocked the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon, as Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters in a residential neighborhood. They say they were targeting the leader of the Iran-backed terror group. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Former India selector Devang Gandhi explains the decision to omit seasoned players Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja from the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team management prioritises current form and match strategy over past records. Ashwin’s chances of inclusion depend on spin-friendly pitches, with Jadeja’s better batting stats giving him an advantage.
Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker, who has overseen the agency’s response to significant safety issues at Boeing since a midair emergency in January, will step down when President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a close adviser to Trump, in September called for Whitaker’s resignation and harshly criticized the FAA’s…
Jasprit Bumrah’s 4-56 and a milestone 200th Test wicket gave India hope on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, but Australia’s lower-order resistance, led by Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins, held firm. Despite the missed catches by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Australia reached 228/9 at stumps, leading by 333 runs, setting up a thrilling final day.
President-elect Trump tapped Kari Lake as the next director of the Voice of America, a state-funded U.S. government broadcaster. “I am pleased to announce that Kari Lake will serve as our next Director of the Voice of America. She will be appointed by, and work closely with, our next head of the U.S. Agency for…
Two illegal immigrants from Venezuela with alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua prison gang were arrested in New York in connection with the murder and robbery of a 59-year-old man in a Connecticut hotel. Gregory Marlyn Galindez-Trias, who police said is a 24-year-old woman, and Moises Alejandro Condollo-Urbaneja, a 22-year-old man, were wanted in…
Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming IPL season. Former captain Virat Kohli supports this decision wholeheartedly. Patidar’s calmness and leadership aspirations impressed the RCB management. With Kohli’s mentorship, Patidar is expected to grow as a leader.