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"What were you doing at 14?": Cricket fraternity hails T20's youngest centurion, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Various notable cricket stars took to their social media to congratulate the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket and the second fastest centurion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Monday.

Suryavanshi took the cricketing world by storm, scoring a blistering 101 in just 38 balls, bringing up hi

Under patronage of UAE President, Abdullah bin Zayed inaugurates 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has inaugurated the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), from 26 April - 5 May 2025 under the theme: Knowledge Illuminates Our Community.

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-WOMEN'S 100M HURDLES

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wu Yanni (C) of China competes during the women's 100m hurdles event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Xiamen Meeting in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S TRIPLE JUMP (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Yaming of China reacts after men's triple jump event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Xiamen Meeting in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair provides window to inspiring Caribbean culture

ABU DHABI, 26th April, 2025 (WAM) - In its thirty-fourth edition, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair continues its engagement with global cultures by featuring the Caribbean as this year's Guest of Honour; a gesture that celebrates one of the world's richest and most diverse literary, intellectual, and artistic landscapes.

The Culture of the Caribbean Basin has been chosen as this year's Guest of Honour, under

"I observe Russell closely...": KKR's Rinku on learning from iconic West Indies all-rounder

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 26 (ANI): Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh opened up on learning from legends like MS Dhoni and Andre Russell and his belief in the Knights to breach the 300-run mark for the first time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

PBKS will be locking horns against KKR at Eden Gard

Pakistan-Women players prepare for World Cup challenge following their success in the ICC Qualifier

New Delhi [India] April 25 (ANI): Pakistan's Women's team advanced to the global mega-event, alongside second-placed Bangladesh, after an impressive performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025, as per the ICC official website.

The tournament hosts (ranked ninth in ODI team rankings) achieved victories in all five of their matches, including against better-ranked teams such as West Indies (six

Feature: Bandung's call echoes 70 years on

At a critical crossroads where power politics and unilateralism undermine international norms and breed division and confrontation, revisiting the Bandung Spirit offers

Tammy Beaumont eyes One-Day Cup success to regain England spot

London [UK], April 23 (ANI): England top-order batter Tammy Beaumont is eyeing a strong performance in the upcoming domestic One-Day Cup in order to make a comeback to the national team under newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.

Beaumont has been a mainstay in all formats since making her debut in 2009, but missed out on selection for the two most recent ICC Women's T20 World Cups, despite being one of E

UAE expresses solidarity with Dominican Republic, conveys condolences over victims of collapsed building

ABU DHABI, 12th April 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Dominican Republic over a collapsed building which resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Dominican Republic, and to the families of the victims of this tragedy, as w

Building roof collapse leaves at least 184 dead in Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO, 10th April, 2025 (WAM) -- A devastating roof collapse at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic has claimed at least 184 lives, authorities said late on Wednesday, as the search for survivors turned increasingly grim.

The nightclub collapsed on Tuesday, and for two days, families have gathered outside the wreckage of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, anxious for information about the

Roof collapses at Dominican Republic building, killing at least 98 people

SANTO DOMINGO, 9th April, 2025 (WAM) -- The roof of a nightclub in the Dominican capital, Santo Domingo, collapsed early Tuesday during a concert, leaving at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.

Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble, said Juan Manuel Mendez, Director of the Centre of Emergency Operations.