The outbreak of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and unprecedented lockdowns in China have roiled its equity market and also that of Hong Kong. After the crisis-hit Sri Lanka, China and Hong Kong are the worst-performing stock markets in Asia on a year-to-date basis.
The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.
Ronaldo threw off the captain's armband and headed for the tunnel when his effort was cleared by Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic after it had crossed the line
Ishaan and Sai Pratheek took just 30 minutes to get the better of English duo
As Australia moves ahead with relaxing a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a state government gave the all clear for more than 2,000 fans to attend an Australian Rules Football game at a stadium in Adelaide this weekend. Australia has suffered at least 102 COVID-19 deaths and about 7,200 infections, but it has not reported a death for more than a week, and new cases have dwindled to less than 20 daily.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
'Depicting the genocide of 3 lakh #KashmiriHindus cannot be called vulgar.'
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher took his last win with Ferrari in China in 2006. He has not appeared in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 skiing accident.
'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'
A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.
Detective Inspector Matt Gregory of GMP's Trafford division said: "The actions of a small number of people overshadowed what was a hugely unifying event for our country on Sunday evening.
Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity.
Days after Steve Smith redefined the art of run-scoring in an Ashes series that belonged to him, his formative coach, Trent Woodhill said uniqueness and unorthodox styles should be celebrated.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Sri Lanka and Australia, in Dubai, on Wednesday.
Premier League rejected Chelsea request to postpone Wolves game, says Tuchel.
Returning to action after a break, double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu saw off Turkey's Neslihan Yigit in straight games to join compatriots Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma in the second round of the Denmark Open in Odense on Tuesday.
England fans were seen wearing crying Steve Smith masks during the first Ashes Test.
He has all the #WednesdayMotivation you need right now!
In yet another immigration-friendly move that would benefit thousands of Indian-American women, the Biden administration has agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, most of whom are Indian IT professionals.
Sara Ali Khan wishes her grandmother (you know who!) on her 77th birthday... Esha Deol wishes her dad (you know who!) on his 86th birthday ... Genelia wishes her mum on her birthday...
The win moved Liverpool level with City on 86 points in the standings
Dimas Delgado found Harmanjot Khabra who routed the attack from the right and floated a perfect cross into the box. Chhetri leapt higher than Shubham Sarangi and headed home. The goal made him the first Indian player to record 50 goals contributions in the Hero ISL -- 42 goals and 8 assists.
Ben Stokes was on 26 and Rajasthan had lost two quick wickets and were languishing at 55-2.
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr have tested positive for COVID-19.
The experts have been rushed to a hospital at Dibrugarh, Oil India Limited's senior manager, public affairs, Jayanata Bormudoi, said.
Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.
Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss the tours after returning home following the abrupt suspension of the Indian Premier League last month.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Sharjah, on Saturday.
Murders, miracles, mission IIT, Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.
Deschamps said Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was called up as a late replacement for Pogba.
It took nearly a year longer than Australia hoped but Nathan Lyon ended his agonising wait for a 400th Test victim in style on Saturday during a match-winning four-wicket haul that sent England crashing to a stinging Ashes defeat at the Gabba.
Spurs striker Bergwijn is major casualty as Netherlands trim squad
Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.
Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith advised the 22-year-old Marnus Labuschagne to stay grounded after his meteoric rise in international cricket, which saw him post 896 runs at an average of 112, hitting four centuries -- two each against Pakistan and New Zealand -- this season so far.
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Some English clubs may consider vaccine status of transfer targets
