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.
India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
Russia says captured key town in eastern Ukraine
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.
Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
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.
Indonesian FA to unveil European coach after sacking S. Korean
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.
Myanmar addicts battle their demons in the 'House of Love'
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.
Kasatkina rolls into Adelaide second round as Vekic crashes
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.
Indonesia launches ambitious free
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.
Lions take NFC top seed, Broncos and Bucs into NFL playoffs
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.
List of key Golden Globe winners
Beverly Hills (United States) (AFP) – Here are the winners in key categories for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday.
Australia set sights on world domination after taming India
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.