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New Delhi (AFP) – India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia.

Moscow (AFP) – Russia said Monday its forces had captured the “important logistics hub” of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine in what would be a key advance after months of steady gains in the area.

Tokyo (AFP) – Japan’s prime minister on Monday urged Washington to dispel concerns that a decision by Joe Biden to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel could impact future investments.

Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia fired the South Korean Shin Tae-yong on Monday and will unveil an unnamed European coach this weekend with their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup still alive.

Yangon (AFP) – More than a hundred shaven-headed men pour out of their Yangon hostel around 6 am for a day of weightlifting, karate drills, dancing and Buddhist prayer — drug rehabilitation, Myanmar style.

Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – World number nine Daria Kasatkina swept into the Adelaide International second round on Monday but Paris Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic crashed to her third straight defeat of the season.

Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.

Miami (AFP) – Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns as the Detroit Lions claimed the top seed in the NFC for the first time with a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Beverly Hills (United States) (AFP) – Here are the winners in key categories for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday.

Sydney (AFP) – Cricket’s World Test Championship final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, saying the defence of their title is “a huge goal” after conquering India.