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"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): As England prepare to return to action in the ICC World Test Championship, captain Ben Stokes believes the...


Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The Lord's Stadium in the UK is set to host its 150th Test match as England takes on New Zealand for the...


Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI...


Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Riviera Country Club is a marquee venue to host a women's golf major. Will a marquee name...


Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...


Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images) Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend...


Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for Australia ODIs after four-year gap

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 3 (ANI): Bangladesh selectors have brought back middle-order batter Mosaddek Hossain to the ODI squad for...


"Something has got to give" Cummins hints at skipping IPL next year as Australia gear up for Ashes, WC2027

Sydney [Australia], June 3 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins has hinted that he could skip next year's Indian Premier League (IPL)...


All-format India series headlines New Zealand's blockbuster home summer schedule

Wellington [New Zealand], June 3 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a blockbuster home summer schedule, with their men's...


Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Lydia Ko enters this week's U.S. Women's Open with a chance to eclipse Annika Sorenstam...


"It is a tremendous honour": Sairaj Bahutule on India spin coach appointment

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Newly-appointed India men's cricket team spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed his delight...


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SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, reaching their highest level in nearly a year, but economists cautioned...

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said consumers could begin changing their spending habits in the second half...

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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...

19 countries and regions benefiting from laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their...

Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan both domestically and internationally, according...

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

BEIJING, China: Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for crimes such as embezzlement...

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SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut
SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...


Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut
Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...


Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus
Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...


Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up
Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...


Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors
Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, reaching their highest level in nearly a year, but economists cautioned...


Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises
Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said consumers could begin changing their spending habits in the second half...


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