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Which countries are taking part in the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup?

A total of 21 men’s and 20 women’s teams will take part in next month’s Kho Kho World Cup set to be hosted by India at the IGI stadium in New Delhi between January 13 and 19. “We have also made provisions for all countries to stay till the end of the tournament, irrespective of the results.” Teams from six …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013. Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe, IOC Executive Board member A 24-page document with much aspirational rhetoric though few details positions her having “deep insight into IOC policies.” Seen as Bach’s preferred candidate, she pushes for strengthening established IOC policies, …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

India Today

Asian content has taken the global stage by storm, reflecting a seismic shift in the entertainment industry's landscape. From historical dramas to action-packed epics, shows and films like Heeramandi, Shōgun, RRR, and Parasite have captured audiences' imaginations across continents. Bhansali’s signature opulent style, combined with a gripping narrative, has captivated audiences worldwide, cementing Heeramandi as a cultural phenomenon. Shogun The …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Yearender 2024: Trump gaining presidency to emergency in South Korea, here's top international events

India TV News

Yearender 2024: The year 2024 has witnessed a range of political events, shaping the fortunes of countries spanning different continents. In India, PM Modi defeated anti-incumbency to become PM for the third consecutive term, while in the neighbourhood, Bangladesh witnessed Sheikh Hasina ousted and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's resurging. Image Source : AP Trump got 312 electoral college votes, while …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

Opinion: Why travel and suffer through LAX, flights, lost luggage? Here’s one good reason

LA Times

As an L.A. native and a professional traveler, I know getting a ride to LAX is rarely fun. What keeps me going — even more than opportunities to, say, swim with stingless jellyfish in Kakaban Island, Indonesia, or see a 380-foot Buddha statue near Monywa, Myanmar — is that nothing quite compares to the magic of unexpected connections that travel …

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Nation's culture growing in global influence

China Daily

By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

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Nation's culture growing in global influence

China Daily

By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

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1 week, 3 days ago

The Observer strike raises questions we should all be worried about

The Independent

In a Nevada courtroom, a family drama finally spilled out into public. Scott was quite clear that his paper should have a “higher and more exacting function” than making profits – and said explicitly that he wouldn’t have stayed as editor if the opposite had been the case. Angry letters to the Scott Trust have been penned by virtually every …

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Taylor Swift band member says he’s ‘changed’ in rare insight into grueling Eras Tour

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bass player Amos Heller, who …

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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Deccan Chronicle

Lausanne: FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record. "It is a proud day, a day of celebration, a day that we invite the entire world to Saudi Arabia," said Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal al Saud, the …

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Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup; FIFA approves 2030 edition hosts too

Firstpost

Apart from confirming Saudi Arabia as the hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup, FIFA on Wednesday also approved the hosts for the 2030 World Cup. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ushered in a new era for our nation, guiding our people’s dreams and aspirations.#WelcomeToSaudi34 pic.twitter.com/HhJ85xMDCU — Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034™️ December 11, 2024 On Tuesday, the …

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Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Norway’s football federation plans to abstain from giving …

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'

New Indian Express

FIFA had invoked its principle of rotating the World Cup between continents, which meant only bids from Asia or Oceania were welcome for 2034. Rights groups flay decision The decision to award the world cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned …

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Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times

GENEVA — Norway's soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament. FIFA's 211 member federations are holding an online meeting on Wednesday to rubberstamp the decision to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup …

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Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press

GENEVA — Norway’s soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament. “FIFA’s own guidelines for human rights and due diligence have also not been adequately integrated into the process, increasing the risk of human …

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How an episode of Succession sparked Rupert Murdoch’s bitter family feud over control of his media empire

The Independent

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Taylor Swift rewards Eras Tour performers, crew USD 197 million in bonuses

India Today

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was a massive hit across the globe. When she was getting ready to perform Karma, her last track from the list, Swift thanked the concertgoers again and said, "I want to thank every single one of you for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date - my beloved Eras …

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought …

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates from data collected across 149 shows. What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents before 10 million fans is extraordinary and …

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Taylor Swift’s emotional farewell to the Eras Tour—Why she says it was her life’s biggest challenge

Live Mint

Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking Eras Tour to a triumphant close on Sunday at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. Taylor Swift calls Eras Tour the "most thrilling chapter" of her life “I want to thank every single one of you for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date — my beloved Eras Tour,” …

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149 shows, five continents and 10 million fans: Taylor Swift’s $2bn Eras Tour comes to an end

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Vancouver, Swift told the audience how the “lasting …

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Taylor Swift's Eras tour makes history: $2.2 billion gross across 21 months

India Today

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates from data collected across 149 shows. What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents before 10 million fans is extraordinary and unprecedented. …

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends its historic run after two years

India Today

After nearly two years and over 150 shows across five continents, Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour will conclude this Sunday in Vancouver, Canada. The tour, which began in March 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, has been a monumental cultural and economic phenomenon, showcasing 44 songs in a 3.5-hour concert format and representing 10 distinct eras of Swift’s career. The Eras Tour …

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour banked billions, but she didn't keep it all

Salon

Over the past two years, Taylor Swift performed 149 concerts across five continents, earning a record-breaking $2 Billion on her Eras Tour, which closed out with one final show in Vancouver on Sunday night. After untold hours of singing, dancing, costume changes and friendship bracelet organizing, one would think that all that's left to do is pile stacks of cash …

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Which countries are taking part in the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup?

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

Yearender 2024: Trump gaining presidency to emergency in South Korea, here's top international events

Opinion: Why travel and suffer through LAX, flights, lost luggage? Here’s one good reason

Nation's culture growing in global influence

Nation's culture growing in global influence

The Observer strike raises questions we should all be worried about

Taylor Swift band member says he’s ‘changed’ in rare insight into grueling Eras Tour

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup; FIFA approves 2030 edition hosts too

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

How an episode of Succession sparked Rupert Murdoch’s bitter family feud over control of his media empire

Taylor Swift rewards Eras Tour performers, crew USD 197 million in bonuses

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

Taylor Swift’s emotional farewell to the Eras Tour—Why she says it was her life’s biggest challenge

149 shows, five continents and 10 million fans: Taylor Swift’s $2bn Eras Tour comes to an end

Taylor Swift's Eras tour makes history: $2.2 billion gross across 21 months

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends its historic run after two years

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour banked billions, but she didn't keep it all