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Elena Rybakina continued her winning streak, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. This victory marks her ninth consecutive win, securing her spot in the semi-finals. Rybakina expressed satisfaction with her performance, highlighting her opponent’s strong serve. Meanwhile, Madison Keys withdrew due to illness, impacting the tournament’s lineup.

Nasser Hussain lauded Shubman Gill’s captaincy following India’s massive victory at Edgbaston, leveling the Test series. Hussain noted Gill’s visible leadership, contrasting it with perceived ambiguity in previous matches. He highlighted Gill’s calm demeanor and tactical decisions, such as Akash Deep’s bowling arrangement, which proved effective. Hussain emphasized that Gill’s primary responsibility is scoring runs,…

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s decade-old defamation case is finally heading to trial, as the Madras High Court has ordered proceedings to begin. Dhoni filed a Rs 100 crore suit against Zee Media and others, accusing them of falsely linking him to the IPL betting scandal. He will be available for examination, seeking to clear his name…

Parents’murder case 1989: Menendez brothers to face parole hearing after 30 years in prison; will appear via videoconferencing from San Diego

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan has defended producer Karan Johar after criticism regarding comments on film profitability. Ghaywan clarified that Johar’s support for the film ‘Homebound’ was driven by emotion, not commercial interest. He expressed heartbreak over the public reaction, stating that misinterpreting Johar’s words can harm morale and discourage future support for sensitive films. Ghaywan urged…

USCIS announced a possible H-1B waiver due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, recognizing difficulties in obtaining required documents. Petitioners unable to file timely extension or change of status requests due to the shutdown can have their failures excused if they provide evidence of this extraordinary circumstance and prove that they were delayed because of…

AB de Villiers, at 41 and battling a hamstring injury, delivered a stunning unbeaten 120 off 60 balls, leading South Africa Champions to a dominant 9-wicket victory over Pakistan Champions in the WCL 2025 final. His explosive innings, supported by JP Duminy’s quickfire 50*, secured the win and earned him Player of the Match and…

Legendary actress Rekha was considered for a cameo in Manish Malhotra’s production ‘Gustaakh Ishq’, but the role was deemed too small. While she isn’t in the film, Malhotra hopes to cast her in a future project with a challenging script. Rekha herself has expressed a desire to work with Vijay Varma and his directors.

China’s export growth slowed in August, missing forecasts due to a sharp decline in shipments to the US, despite gains in Europe and Southeast Asia. Imports also grew at a slower pace, contributing to a trade surplus. Analysts attribute this to fading frontloading effects and trade diversion amid ongoing US-China trade tensions, with expectations of…