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Former India coach Ravi Shastri calls for two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion

Sports, Cricket: Writing in his latest column, Ravi Shastri suggested the red-ball format should have a two-tier system with a relegation and promotion format.

Zelensky vows to end Russia's invasion in 2025 as Ukraine carries out 'historic' drone strike

Historic drone strike sees Ukraine down Russian helicopter, showcasing significant advancements in military technology and strategic warfare capabilities on the global stage.

Brisbane Open: Emma Navarro stunned by wildcard as Djokovic-Kyrgios doubles run ends

Sports, Tennis: Djokovic and Kyrgios teamed up for a rare doubles appearance this week after winning a close first round at the Brisbane International.

Pakistan: Violence Erupts As Police Uses Shelling To Disperse Protester

On December 31, 2024, tensions escalated in Karachi, Pakistan, as police clashed with protesters demonstrating against recent killings in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram District.

Musk's 'Kekius Maximus' persona jolts crypto world, causes meme coin to soar 900%

Musk watchers on the internet have suggested that the new username and avatar appear to be a mix of "Maximus Decimus Meridius".

Russia Ukraine War: Zelensky Vows To Do Everything In 2025 To End War

A potential ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war is aging closer with Donald Trump returning to the White House and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicating a willingness to cede the Donbas region in exchange for security guarantees. However, the question looms: will Europe step up to enforce peace on Ukrainian soil? Watch in for more details!

Puerto Rico suffers island-wide power blackout hours before New Year

Luma Energy, which manages the island's power transmission, said in a statement that preliminary findings suggested that the power outage was caused by a fault in an underground cable. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Trump warns Hamas to 'let hostages come back soon'

This comes after Trump took to his official Truth Social handle and issued a stern warning to Hamas to release the hostages before Jan 20, the day when he assumes office, or else there will be "all hell to pay" in the Middle East.

Blake Lively sues It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment

Lively, in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in New York federal court, accused Baldoni and his public relations team of orchestrating a sophisticated, multi-tiered plan to undermine her reputation.

Justin Baldoni sues The New York Times for its story supporting Blake Lively's claim

In a swift legal counteraction, Justin Baldoni sues The New York Times for libel, challenging the publication's coverage of Blake Lively's harassment allegations.

Uk: Jewellery Worth £10.5m Stolen From London Home In One Of Britain’s Biggest Burglaries

Police are searching for a burglar who stole more than £10 million ($12.5 million) worth of bespoke jewelry in north-west London in what is thought to be one of the biggest thefts from a British home.

As it happened | New Year 2025 Celebrations: New York City welcomes 2025 with Ball Drop moment

The transition to 2025 unfurled in a striking wave of celebrations from Asia to Americas as each region marks the occasion. This is how the world celebrated.

Pakistan: Police clash with protesters in Karachi

On December 31, 2024, tensions escalated in Karachi, Pakistan, as police clashed with protesters demonstrating against recent killings in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram District.

Dollar vs Bitcoin: Which will be world currency by December 2025?

In 2024, two standout performing assets have been bitcoin and the dollar. The so-called 'Trump Trade' has benefited both the assets. The real question, though, is which of those two will be the world's currency by the end of 2025. As we deep dive into the factors favouring the real currency and the virtual token,... And the risks for the assets in 2025.

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has updated his X, formerly known as Twitter, and changed his name from "Elon Musk" to "Kekius Maximus". Watch to know more.

Sunita Williams will celebrate New Year 16 times in space

US astronaut Sunita Williams, currently stuck at the International Space Station (ISS), will see 16 sunrises across the Earth as we head into a New Year, i.e. January 1, 2025.

India: Farmer leader Dallewal to take medical aid if Centre agrees to talk, Punjab tells SC

India news: A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia was hearing a contempt plea against the Punjab Chief Secy and DGP for not complying with the SC's order.

End of Russian gas via Ukraine sparks unease in eastern Europe

The tiny nation had already introduced a 60-day state of emergency earlier this month in anticipation of Kyiv's expected cut.

Morning news brief: Israel eliminates Hamas leader behind Oct 7 attack; FBI's record explosive seizure, and more

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