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At the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai on December 19, from an initial pool of 1,166 players, 333 have been shortlisted for bidding. High expectations surround World Cup champions Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc in their respective categories of capped batters and bowlers. New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, with a starting bid of INR 50 lakh, is also …

On Monday, in southern Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike resulted in the death of a local leader, as reported by Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The incident took place amid ongoing cross-border fire exchanges, primarily involving the Israeli military and Hezbollah. The agency identified the deceased as 80-year-old Hussein Mansour, a mukhtar (local official) from the village of Taybeh, near the …

On Monday, an Israeli government official issued a stark warning to Hezbollah, which has been actively involved in daily border conflicts with Israel since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October. The Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, known for his far-right views, made it clear that Hezbollah could be the next target after Hamas if it escalates its attacks. …

Orbit Fab, an American enterprise, is pioneering an ambitious space project involving orbital fueling stations. This system encompasses fuel ports, refueling shuttles, and orbital tankers, effectively creating “gas stations in space.” However, the cost for on-orbit refueling starts at a steep $20 million. The company has already made significant strides, including testing and launching a fuel depot demonstrator. A notable …

On Sunday, in the Norwegian capital, the teenage offspring of Narges Mohammadi, an incarcerated Iranian activist, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. Mohammadi, 51, who has been detained numerous times by Iranian authorities, was recognized for her long-standing advocacy for women’s rights, democracy, and anti-death penalty efforts in Iran. Her 17-year-old twins, Kiana and Ali Rahmani, living in …

On December 10th, Egyptian citizens began casting their votes in a presidential election, with current President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to secure a third term. The election is taking place amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in neighboring Gaza and a significant financial crisis in Egypt. The polling, which started at 9:00 am local time, is scheduled to run until 9:00 pm …

The iconic Hollywood sign, a towering presence in Tinseltown and a globally recognized symbol of the film industry, celebrated its 100th birthday recently. This significant milestone was marked by illuminating a part of the sign for the first time in many years. Initially erected in 1923 as an advertisement for a high-end real estate development named “HOLLYWOODLAND,” the sign was …

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team expertly balanced their squad with strategic player acquisitions during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 player auction in Mumbai on Saturday. The team’s seven strategic bids to complete their squad for the upcoming season were a result of meticulous planning by the backroom staff, including head coach Luke Williams and assistant head coach and …