He missed out on being picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction going into season 13, but UAE pacer Zahoor Khan has been roped in by Mumbai Indians to bowl at the nets and help the players ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron James is forcing us to relitigate the GOAT discussion of Michael Jordan … again
In the midst of a global pandemic, Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” documentary put a period on the GOAT discussion, reinforcing the lasting image we have of him as this undeniable force, the perfect ... ( read original story ...)
This ‘Hero Rat’ Is Saving Cambodia, One Landmine at a Time
The story of Magawa, a rat who detects landmines in Cambodia, shows how even the tiniest of creatures can work towards peace. ( read original story ...)
BBC journalist settles case after claiming she was bullied into Syria trip
Former news producer Natalie Morton claimed she was bullied into ‘unnecessary’ trip to Homs ... ( read original story ...)
‘Prosecutor Pretended He Couldn’t Hear Me!’ Kazakhstan’s Online Trials Raise Concerns Of Rights Violations
Kazakhstan has been holding "court" trials via video links since March due to the coronavirus epidemic, and many activists say defendants' rights are being undermined in the online trials where ... ( read original story ...)
Another Village Locked Down In Kazakhstan Over Bird Flu
Kazakhstan has locked down one more village over an outbreak of bird flu. The chief of the Veterinary Directorate in the southern Zhambyl region, Erbol Zhienqulov, said on September 29 that the ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka government decides to ban cattle slaughter
Sri Lanka's government announced Tuesday that it will ban cattle slaughter, saying it would help the dairy industry and thereby save money used to purchase imported ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka: Surfers ride the waves in competition
AFPTV 1. Pan right surfer walking on beach2. Tracking shot surfers walking on beach3. Mid shot surfers getting into water 4. Mid shot surfer in action 5. Mid shot surfer in action 6. Wide shot surfer ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s bonds hammered by default worries
Sri Lankan government bonds tumbled heavily on Tuesday, a day after one of the main credit rating agencies, Moody's, warned about the mounting pressure on the country's finances. ( read original story ...)
From smuggled coal to art: How North Korea dodges sanctions to build up nuclear arsenal
North Korea has successfully miniaturised its nuclear weapons, continues to build ballistic missiles, and is using a range of ingenious means to dodge sanctions, from smuggled coal and art to ... ( read original story ...)