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Naomi Osaka faced criticism after a swift speech at the Canadian Open final in Montreal, where she lost to Victoria Mboko. Tennis legend Andy Roddick defended Osaka, highlighting the pressure players face to speak immediately after losses. Osaka later apologized to Mboko on social media, congratulating her and acknowledging her oversight amidst the emotional aftermath.

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is yet to fully recover from the sports hernia operation he underwent in June in Munich. He is expected to spend another week at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) under the watchful eyes of the physios and medical team. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer had cleared his fitness test last month.

Xi looks to tighten grip after scandals shake military elite

Meta is intensifying its recruitment of elite AI researchers, according to a Wall Street Journal report, with a curated “List” targeting PhD holders from top universities and leading labs like OpenAI and DeepMind. These highly specialised roles demand advanced mathematical expertise, rare technical skills, and years of research—offering multi-million-dollar packages to drive the company’s AI…

Report: China detains diplomat for questioning after trip abroad

Speculation surrounds Kanar Mekdavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers. His contract is nearing its end, sparking trade rumors. Analyst Dan Powers suggested a trade to Los Angeles. This recalls Wayne Gretzky’s famous move. Mekdavid’s contract expires after the 2025-26 season. The Oilers risk losing him to free agency. Management wants to re-sign him. Gretzky’s trade…

Ray Brooks, the celebrated British actor, passed away on August 9 at 86. His family confirmed the news. Brooks was known for his voice work in ‘Mr Benn’ and his role in ‘Cathy Come Home’. He also starred in ‘Taxi!’ and ‘Coronation Street’. His film credits include ‘The Knack … and How to Get It’…

US Vice President JD Vance anticipates that a negotiated resolution between Russia and Ukraine will likely displease both nations, as the US aims for a settlement acceptable to both. Vance mentioned the US is working to schedule discussions involving Putin, Zelensky, and Trump to explore a path toward ending the conflict, prioritizing a conversation between…

UN’s Af female staff get threats, Taliban probe on

‘Dhadak 2’, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, has grossed an estimated Rs. 20.75 crore in India after ten days. Despite facing competition from ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, ‘Saiyaara’, and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’, the film maintained a steady performance, with Sunday’s Hindi occupancy reaching 31.12%. Evening shows saw the highest turnout, indicating sustained audience interest in…