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Kagiso Rabada news: Fast bowler on the charge

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Rabada managed 10 wickets during the two-match series, with his magnificent haul of 5/60 in the first innings of the second Test helping the Proteas on their way to an important 198-run triumph. Kagiso Rabada on the chargeHis best ranking is the number one spot he first attained in January 2018, while Rabada has done well to remain in the top ten for a long time. The kiwi duo Kyle Jamieson (drops two spots to fifth) and Tim Southee (drops one spot to sixth) lose ground in the bowler rankings, with Australia captain Pat Cummins and India veteran Ravi Ashwin still leading the way. Marnus Labusch… Continue reading “Kagiso Rabada news: Fast bowler on the charge”

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Islamabad-based diplomats call on Pakistan to condemn Russia

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ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -The top diplomats of 22 countries, including European Union member states, on Tuesday jointly called on the government of Pakistan to support a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was in Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin last week on the day Russian forces entered Ukraine. Pakistan has expressed concern about the fallout from the invasion but stopped short of condemning it. “As heads of mission to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, we urge Pakistan to join us in condemnin… Continue reading “Islamabad-based diplomats call on Pakistan to condemn Russia”

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US-backed Arab states cozy up to Russia during Ukrainian war

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The United States and Europe have united in backing Ukraine against a Russian invasion, offering Kyiv weapons and diplomatic support as Russia massed troops along the border. But in the Middle East, US-backed states allegedly helped shield Russian president Vladimir Putin from attempts at deterrence. The Biden administration had reportedly asked Israel permission to provide Ukraine with air defence systems, and Saudi Arabia to increase its oil production. Both states refused, leaving the United States with fewer cards to play as Russian missiles slammed into Ukrainian cities and Russian troops… Continue reading “US-backed Arab states cozy up to Russia during Ukrainian war”

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UAE’s e& looks to expand in telecoms and other areas, including via M&A

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By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) – E&, the UAE telecoms group formerly called Etisalat, is looking to expand into new markets in Africa, Europe and Asia and in areas outside telecoms such as financial technology as its seeks to drive growth, its CEO told Reuters. The company is exploring a range of possibilities, including potential joint ventures, acquisitions and listings of subsidiaries, though it would want to retain control of all its units, Group CEO Hatem Dowidar said in an interview. “While telco is a good business, and we’re still focusing on telco – as for us it is the money-generating… Continue reading “UAE’s e& looks to expand in telecoms and other areas, including via M&A”

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Hijab ban stirs protests in the Indian state of Karnataka

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Women in hijab on the streets of Pune, India. Image via Flickr by Eric Parker. CC BY-NC 2.0. Protests have broken out in the southern state of Karnataka in India over the past months, after colleges in the state banned female students wearing hijabs from attending classes. The ban was backed by the state government led by the right-wing Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which maintains that “clothes which disturb equality, integrity, and public law and order should not be worn.” According to Human Rights Watch, the ban is the latest example of marginalizing the Muslim minority in … Continue reading “Hijab ban stirs protests in the Indian state of Karnataka”

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First woman judge sworn into Pakistan’s Supreme Court

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Pakistan has a woman on its highest court for the first time. Ayesha Malik’s swearing-in on Monday as a justice on Pakistan’s Supreme Court was a landmark moment for the Islamic nation where women often struggle to get justice — especially in cases involving sexual assault. Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmad administered Malik’s oath-taking in Islamabad. The event had been a controversial development for Pakistan’s male-dominated judicial system. Malik’s appointment, confirmed last week by Pakistani President Arif Alvi, silenced some of her critics who opposed her promotion on technical grounds. Congr… Continue reading “First woman judge sworn into Pakistan’s Supreme Court”