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China defeats New Zealand to reach FIBA Asia Cup final

Jeddah, Aug. 16 -- China marched into the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup final after beating New Zealand 98-84 in today's semifinal, moving within one victory of retaking the event title for the first time in ten... Read More


Maxwell flourishes as Australia ramp up T20 World Cup prep

Cairns (Queensland), Aug. 16 -- A final over thriller saw Australia seal a win in a closely-fought series-decider here today, with Glenn Maxwell powering an unbeaten 62 not out runs off 36 deliveries ... Read More


Death toll rises to 9 after Cape Verde storm

Praia, Aug. 16 -- The death toll from floods caused by a storm on Cape Verde's island of Sao Vicente has risen to nine, local authorities said Friday. Cape Verde's government has declared two days o... Read More


Trump says 'up to Zelensky' to strike ceasefire deal

Anchorage (United States), Aug. 16 -- Following his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, US President Donald Trump said Friday that it is up to Ukrainian President Volodym... Read More


46 killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza: Civil defence

Gaza, Aug. 16 -- At least 46 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Friday, the Civil Defence said. Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Civil Defence Authority, told ... Read More


Trump says he had 'very productive meeting' with Putin, but no deal reached

Anchorage (United States), Aug. 16 -- US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had a "very productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, but the summit ended witho... Read More


Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala opens today evening

Sabarimala, Aug. 16 -- The world-famous Lord Ayyappa temple here will open this evening for the five-day pujas of the Malayalam month of Chingam (August 17-21), coinciding with the Onam festival in Ke... Read More


NCP-AP defends Suraj Chavan's reinstatement; Praful Patel hits back at Rohit Pawar

Bhandara, Aug. 16 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Ajit Pawar faction) Working President Praful Patel today defended the reinstatement of Suraj Chavan, stating that the decision was taken with the u... Read More


Mumbai Airport flights hit by heavy rain, airlines issue alerts

Mumbai, Aug. 16 -- Heavy rainfall in Mumbai today disrupted flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, prompting major airlines to issue passenger advisories. IndiGo, Spi... Read More


Odisha launches 'Aasa School Jiba' campaign to prevent school dropouts

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 -- The Odisha School and Mass Education Department has launched a state-wide initiative titled "Aasa School Jiba" (Let us go to school) to curb the problem of school dropouts duri... Read More