Djokovic to compete in Brisbane International for first time since 2009
Brisbane, Dec 4 (IANS) The 2025 Brisbane International on Wednesday announced a star-studded lineup of 61 professional tennis players led by 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, scheduled to kick off on December 29 at Pat Rafter Arena. Djokovic, the 10-time Australian Open champion and holder of 99 career titles, will play the Brisbane International […]
Nortje, Shamsi recalled as Klaasen to lead South Africa in T20Is vs Pakistan
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Fast bowler Anrich Nortje and wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi have earned recalls to South Africa’s T20I side for the first time since the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting on December 10. A new-look South Africa, after suffering a 3-1 series defeat to […]
HIL 2024-25: Being teammates with Indian players would be special, says Netherlands’ Thierry Brinkman
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Netherlands’ men’s hockey team star Thierry Brinkman is all set to don the colours of Kalinga Lancers in the upcoming edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. With the much-anticipated league returning after a seven-year hiatus, Brinkman is thrilled to be part of the action, particularly in India, where […]
BGT 2024-25: Vaughan backs Cummins to rediscover his pace in Adelaide Test
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan is confident that Australian skipper Pat Cummins will rediscover his peak form in the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide, following a lacklustre performance in the series opener against India. Australia suffered a 295-run defeat in Perth as India dominated across all departments, ending Australia’s unbeaten […]
I like to put my own spin on it: Tahlia McGrath prepares for first full ODI series as Aus captain
Brisbane, Dec 4 (IANS) Tahlia McGrath is ready to make her mark as Australia’s captain in the opening ODI against India on Thursday, marking her first full series at the helm. The South Australian all-rounder has previously stepped into the leadership role mid-series or mid-tournament but now has the opportunity to guide the team from […]
Saudi Arabia, France deepen cultural cooperation with new executive programs
RIYADH, 4 December: French President Emmanuel Macron signed an executive program with French cultural institutions in Saudi Arabia during his visit to the Kingdom on Tuesday. Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, during the visit. The executive programs focus on fostering partnerships relating to heritage, museums, libraries, […]
Saudi crown prince holds meetings on sidelines of One Water Summit
RIYADH, 4 December: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the One Water Summit held in Riyadh on Tuesday. Prince Mohammed met with French President Emmanuel Macron and heads of top French companies. They discussed efforts to combat desertification, exchanging expertise and innovative technologies, and enhancing […]
Crown prince: World is facing mounting challenges in water sector
RIYADH, 4 December: The world is facing mounting challenges in the water sector, including rising drought rates that lead to multiple crises represented by a shortage of usable water, the exacerbation of desertification, and the subsequent threat to human life and societies, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday. He was speaking while inaugurating […]
Macron tours At-Turaif district as Saudi Arabia, France sign major cultural agreements
RIYADH, 4 December: French President Emmanuel Macron visited the historic At-Turaif district in Diriyah on Tuesday during his official trip to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency reported. Hosted by Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the visit highlighted the district’s historical significance as the birthplace of the Saudi state and its […]
Saudi climate envoy meets UK counterpart in Riyadh
RIYADH, 4 December: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir met UK Minister for Climate Kerry McCarthy and UK Special Representative on Climate Rachel Kyte at COP16 in Riyadh, the Foreign Ministry wrote on X on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening bilateral relations on the environment, climate and […]
