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Irina Sabalenka of Belarus won the Australian Open women's event for the second time in a row

Irina Sabalenka of Belarus won the Australian Open women’s event for the second time in a row

Photo: File Belarus’ Irina Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open women’s singles title for the second time in a row. In the decider, she defeated China’s Ki Wenzheng, who reached her first Grand Slam final, in straight sets 3-6, 2-6. It should be noted that in the semi-finals, the defending champion Irina Sabalenka defeated number…

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Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

It was “shocking” to see the suspension of funds in reaction to allegations against a small group of staff, Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner General, said in a statement. “It would be immensely irresponsible to sanction an Agency and an entire community it serves because of allegations of criminal acts against some individuals, especially at a time…

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Remembering Holocaust victims, Guterres urges a stand against division

Remembering Holocaust victims, Guterres urges a stand against division

Observing Saturday’s International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, he highlighted the millions of Jewish children, women and men, along with countless others, who suffered persecution and death during that dark period. “We honour their memory. We stand with the survivors, their families and descendants. We pledge never to forget…

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West Indian bowler's unique celebration on taking first Test wicket, video goes viral

West Indian bowler’s unique celebration on taking first Test wicket, video goes viral

Australian player Usman Khawaja’s dismissal in the Brisbane Test became memorable due to the West Indian bowler’s reaction. West Indies bowler Kevin Sinclair celebrated in a unique way after taking the first wicket in his debut Test match against Australia. Usman Khawaja was caught out by Kevin Sinclair, who played his first Test for West…

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