Judo Grand Slam in Tokyo: A perfect first day for Japan
Tokyo, the spiritual home of judo, welcomed the final Grand Slam of the International Judo Federation’s (IJF) 2024 World Judo Tour.
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Syrian insurgents seize Damascus suburbs while state media deny Assad has fled
Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive towards the capital. In recent days, the groups have taken over several of Syria’s largest cities across the country.
Devajit Saikia Appointed Acting Secretary Of BCCI
Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the BCCI's acting secretary by Board President Roger Binny, replacing Jay Shah who recently took over as the new ICC President. Saikia, who hails from Assam, is a former first-class cricketer. He is currently the BCCI joint secretary. Binny used his constitutional powers to appoint Saikia as acting secretary in a stop-gap arrangement till a permanent secretary is appointed under BCCI rules and regulations. In a letter addressed to Saikia, which is in possession of PTI, Binny cited clause 7(1) (d) of the BCCI constitution to hand secretarial powers to the Assam official, who is also the Advocate General of the state.
No farm system: How PWHL players without a roster spot continue their development
When the dust settled on this season's PWHL rosters, only 138 players found themselves with a full-time contract in the top women's hockey league.
Kenya football picks new leader amid concern on CHAN delays
Members of Kenya’s football federation will elect a new leader on Saturday as concerns mount over the country’s preparations to host the African Nations Championships (CHAN).
Montenegro aims to become 28th EU member state by 2028, President Milatović says
Montenegro's youngest-ever president at the age of 36, Jakov Milatović, was elected in May last year, winning a landslide majority on an unabashedly pro-EU platform.
Messi to kick off new Club World Cup, Neymar to face Real
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday.
Putin signs security treaty with Belarus including possible use of nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty offering security guarantees to Belarus, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel any aggression.