The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has sanctioned the trio of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Naveen Ul Haq for wanting to opt out of the central contract and asking for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in global T20 leagues. The ACB released a statement on Monday (Dec. 25) stating that the players have been reprimanded for "prioritising their personal interests over playing for Afghanistan."

Afghanistan sanctions Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi & Naveen ul Haq

The Indin government on Tuesday issued an advisory to all social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid growing concerns around deepfakes.

Indian Govt directs social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid concerns over deepfakes

Just a couple of weeks ahead of the January 13 election in Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to prevent anyone from splitting the island from China. His comments assume significance given how Beijing has been ramping up military and political pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over Taipei.

Will prevent anyone from splitting Taiwan from China: Xi Jinping

The United Kingdom's family Visa salary threshold hike is to be spaced out instead of being implemented all at once. The salary threshold will determine the eligibility to sponsor a spouse or partner on a family Visa. The threshold hike will take place in incremental stages the move is being seen as a step down by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who is pushing for immigration reforms in the country.

UK: New eligibility requirements for visa

The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.

Travel season begins on a high note in US

Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported, on Sunday, that in the past 24 hours, it identified eight Chinese fighter jets crossing the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait, along with one Chinese balloon.

Taiwan sends its own forces to monitor move

Donald Trump has been barred from running for President in Colorado for inciting the 2021 January 6 Capitol Hill riots.

Trump barred from running for President in Colorado

A Hindu temple was defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in California, US. The incident happened in Newark city.

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans

A new study finds that there is extremely low diversity in the UK finance industry, especially when it comes to top jobs in the sector. A new organisation seeking to enhance socio-economic diversity within the UK finance industry discovered that white people from affluent backgrounds occupied half of all top finance positions.

Study: Rich, white men dominate top UK finance jobs

An invitation has been extended to French President Emmanuel Macron to serve as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024. This marks the sixth instance of a French leader being invited to the momentous event at Kartavya Path on January 26, commemorating the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect, signifying the nation's transition to a republic. India's gesture reflects the strengthened closeness and trust that has developed between the two countries over time.

French President Macron invited to be chief guest at India Republic Day 2024

Former US President Donald Trump is now ineligible to run for the 2024 Presidential polls because of his actions surrounding the 2021 attack on the Capitol, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

Former US President to run for Presidential poll after Colorado ruling?

France passed the controversial Immigration Bill. The Bill secures a policy win for President Emmanuel Macron. Bill passed amid deep division in Emmanuel Macron's party.

Europe immigration crisis: France passes new immigration agreemen

The Indian Navy will host its largest-ever multinational exercise - "Milan - 2024" - from February 19 to February 27. The Navy announced on Wednesday that the 12th iteration of the exercise will be hosted by the Visakhapatnam-based Eastern Naval Command in the Bay of Bengal.

Indian Navy to host 'Milan 2024' exercise, largest ever multilateral drill

The clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces are intensifying in Sudan. The war has resulted in over 10,000 casualties. The country is facing the world's largest internal displacement crisis.

Sudan: Clashes intensify between Army & Rapid Support Forces

The tiny island nation of Singapore is considering plans to build artificial islands off its east coast, with the new land specifically designed to protect against rising sea levels.

Singapore considering artificial islands to deal with rising sea levels

The Colorado Supreme Court declared on Tuesday that the so-called insurrection clause of the Constitution disqualifies former President Donald Trump from serving as president. The court also directed the secretary of state to remove Trump's name from the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.

Colorado Supreme Court bars Donald Trump from state ballot

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Vietnam for a two-day official visit. The two countries have signed at least 37 agreements. The meeting between the delegates of the two sides also called for 'mutual' solutions over the South China Sea. China is also expected to lay down funding for rail link developments to help Vietnamese exports. The visit coincides with China's escalating tensions with the Philippines in the South China Sea - the new theatre of confrontations.

China-Vietnam to arrive on mutually acceptable solutions on south china sea disputes

According to Tinder's annual 'Year in Swipe' report, NATO was among the top Gen-Z dating trends. Know more in this video.

NATO Dating: Decoding the Gen-Z relationship trend

The United States has sanctioned another two Chinese officials over alleged links to human rights abuses against Uygurs and other ethnic minorities in the far western region of Xinjiang.

US sanctions more Chinese officials and firms over alleged human rights abuse in China

The Hollywood sign, a symbol of the film industry, celebrates its 100th birthday with special lighting.

Hollywood Icon: 9-letter Hollywood landmark hits 100

In a recent development, the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee opted to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5 percent. We delve beyond the numbers and decipher the implications for India's consumption-driven economy.

How RBI pause impacts consumers

China's financial regulator has suggested lowering the fee rate for public investment funds. This is just the most recent move to encourage trade and support the market. China's Securities Regulatory Commission is planning to enhance oversight over commissions on fund trading.

Financial regulator suggests lowering fee rate for funds

WhatsApp on Friday (Dec 8), revealed the details of its latest feature: the ability for users to send voice messages that automatically disappear after being listened to.

WhatsApp rolls out `View Once` voice message feature

Are Canadians losing faith in their Prime Minister? Know more in this video.

Canada losing faith in its Prime minister?

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