Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee programme
In Albania, thousands of Afghans who fled their country to escape the Taliban takeover are facing uncertainty as they wait for US visa approval.
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ICC To Open Champions Trophy Ticket Sales Despite Pakistan's Struggle To Meet Deadlines
The ICC said on Monday that the ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of next month's Champions Trophy will begin from Tuesday despite the stadium renovation work in the host nation is yet to be completed. The venues at Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi are still getting readied as a January 30 deadline looms for the handover of the stadiums to the ICC. This edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held across Pakistan and Dubai from February 19. India will be playing their games in Dubai and the ticket information regarding those matches will be made available in the coming days.
Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe
Former Belgian international Radja Nainggolan was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking via the port of Antwerp, the Brussels prosecutor’s office said.
IPL To Kick Off From March 21 Without Any Big Rule Changes - Full Details
The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal on Monday confirmed that the 2025 edition of the league will kick off on March 21. A total of 182 players were sold for Rs. 639.15 crores during the mega auction, held over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in November last year. Dhumal also confirmed that the final schedule will be announced in the next few days, in consultation with all the stakeholders. "See, the IPL season will start in March. The time is set for March 21. And the schedule will be released in a few days," Dhumal told reporters at the third edition of the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh. He also added that there have been no major changes in the IPL rules, but he is hopeful that two to three matches will be held at the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium.
Man City can soon unleash a feared frontline of the future that can change their season
It was somewhat ironic that in a month where Manchester City have begun to reshape an ageing squad that the three goalscorers in a crucial Premier League victory over Chelsea were 24 and under.
'Need To Get That Monkey Off My Back': Anirban Lahiri Ahead Of International Series India
Star Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri feels his game has plateaued a bit and is focused on achieving greater consistency as he chases his first LIV Golf title at the upcoming International Series India. The 37-year-old recorded four top-10 finishes in 2024, including a second-place finish at LIV Golf Andalucia, and a T6 at all three events in Chicago, Houston, and Jeddah. However, as the 2025 season kicks off, Lahiri is aiming for more consistent performances.
Rare human case of bird flu detected in UK as public issued urgent reminder
A human case of bird flu has been confirmed in England after a large number of outbreaks in birds across the country.
Afghanistan Women's XI To Play Historic Exhibition Match In Melbourne
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women's XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in the team's journey back to international cricket. The Afghanistan Women's XI, composed of refugees who now reside in Australia, will play a T20 match against a Cricket Without Borders XI at the Junction Oval on Thursday morning. The game precedes the opening day of the day-night Women's Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).