Nick Kyrgios to make professional tennis return at Brisbane International
Brisbane, Nov 15 (IANS) Nick Kyrgios has confirmed his long-awaited return to ATP Tour action at next month’s Brisbane International, to be held from December 29 to January 5, 2025, ahead of the Australian Open. The seven-time ATP Tour titlist Kyrgios, who has not played a professional ATP match since June 2023, has been hampered […]
‘HIL will be an adventure I remember for life’, says Odisha Warriors’ Yibbi Jansen
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Yibbi Jansen and Harmanpreet Singh were recently named Players of the Year at the FIH Star Awards 2024 in Muscat. Yibbi, the Dutch midfielder, was honoured as Player of the Year following her exceptional performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she emerged as the leading goalscorer with nine goals […]
Anshul Kamboj becomes third bowler to pick all 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings
Rohtak, Nov 15 (IANS) Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj on Friday registered his name in history books by becoming just the third bowler to pick all 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings. He is also just the sixth Indian bowler overall to achieve this feat in first-class cricket. Kamboj achieved the unique landmark by picking […]
Afghanistan Women to play T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in January
Melbourne, Nov 15 (IANS) The Afghanistan women’s cricket team, currently living as refugees in Australia, is set to play a T20 match against the Cricket Without Borders XI in Melbourne on January 30. This will mark the team’s first time reuniting since fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, which barred them from playing at home. […]
BGT 2024-25: KL Rahul takes blow on elbow in India’s match stimulations ahead of Perth Test
Perth, Nov 15 (IANS) Just a week before the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test begins in Perth, KL Rahul took a blow to his right elbow and was forced to leave the field during India’s intra-squad match simulation at the iconic WACA ground on Friday. After three days of nets sessions at the WACA, India went […]
New Saudi envoy to Oman presents credentials to Sultan Haitham
MUSCAT, 15 November: Saudi Arabia’s new envoy to Oman, Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan, presented his credentials to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at the Al Baraka Palace on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During their meeting, Sultan Haitham commended the historical Saudi-Omani ties and the two nations’ continued progress across various sectors. The ambassador […]
4th Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance kicks off in Jeddah
RIYADH, 15 November: The fourth high-level Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance kicked off in Jeddah on Thursday under the theme “From declaration to implementation – accelerating actions through multi-sectoral partnerships for the containment of AMR.” The three-day conference, being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health, includes ministers of health, environment and […]
Saudi and British defense ministers hold talks on cooperation and Middle East security
RIYADH, 15 November: The defense ministers of Saudi Arabia and the UK held talks on Thursday on cooperation between their nations and efforts to bring stability to the Middle East. During their meeting in Riyadh, Prince Khalid bin Salman and John Healey discussed the “Saudi-British strategic partnership and explored avenues to enhance defense cooperation,” the […]
Ancient organic farming practices in Taif feed growing industry
RIYADH, 15 November: Organic farming in Taif province’s villages and its serene mountain and valley farms represents a continuation of an ancient tradition. This approach avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, ensuring that farms do not damage their surrounding environment, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Inherited organic farming wisdom from previous generations boosts the health […]
Saudi crown prince, French president discuss relations and regional developments
RIYADH, 15 November: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Thursday with French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Press Agency reported. The leaders discussed the progress of relations between Saudi Arabia and France, emphasizing their ongoing cooperation across various fields, SPA added. The conversation also addressed current regional developments in Palestine and […]
