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To avoid poisoning, RI Govt imposes ban on cooking before midnight

Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- The Indonesian government has introduced strict rules for kitchens preparing meals under its free school meal program, including a ban on cooking before midnight, the deputy head o... Read More


Pakistan punish sloppy South Africa to reach 259-5 in second TestPublished on: October 21, 2025 5:36 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- Pakistan punished poor catching from South Africa to accumulate 259-5 on the opening day of the second and final Test in Rawalpindi on Monday. Had the tourists not dropped five c... Read More


Comrade Hassan Sunmonu: A voice of reason on democracy and development, By Toyin Falola

Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- On Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, Yaba College of Technology will host a major event to honor Comrade Hassan Sunmonu. It is not just a case of honoring a great alumnus but of honori... Read More


New Japanese PM chooses ASEAN for first overseas diplomatic trip

Hanoi, Oct. 21 -- Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is arranging to make her diplomatic debut at Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related meetings this weekend, Kyodo ... Read More


"It takes me two hits to get sorted": Steve Smith confident ahead of Ashes

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Australia's star batter Steve Smith had his first net session since late August, hitting against bowlers, and declared he's "ready" for the Ashes after a refreshing break in New ... Read More


Blue Jays down Mariners to force game seven deciderPublished on: October 21, 2025 5:35 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- The Toronto Blue Jays homered twice and exploited three Seattle errors to beat the Mariners 6-2 on Sunday and force a decisive game seven in their Major League Baseball playoff se... Read More


FIDE CEO defends Total Chess World Championship Tour amid heavy backlash: 'I am ready to take the heat but.'

India, Oct. 21 -- The announcement of the Total Chess World Championship Tour has been receiving mixed reactions. It has received backing from the likes of Magnus Carlsen and others. But has also been... Read More


'If you want the Asia Cup...': ACC's 'November ceremony' offer to India as BCCI gets backing from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan

India, Oct. 21 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wrote a formal letter to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi, requesting the handover of the Asia Cup trophy. The ... Read More


Authoritarian reach expands as UN warns of rising transnational repression against human rights activists

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The United Nations latest annual report on reprisals has exposed a chilling trend: the growing sophistication and global spread of targeted repression against human rights activ... Read More


'Look forward to working closely to further strengthen partnership': PM Modi congratulates Japan's newly elected PM Takaichi

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended congratulations to Japan's newly elected first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. He underscored that the deepening ties betwe... Read More