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A screenshot from a video showing an altercation between Haris Rauf and a fan.©Twitter Following a video of Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf getting into an altercation with a fan in the US that has gone viral, former and current players have come together to defend Rauf, with Pakistan Cricket Board president Mohsin Naqvi threatening to “take legal action against those responsible” in a statement on Twitter.”We strongly condemn the horrific incident involving Haris Rauf. This type of behaviour towards our player is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Those involved must immediately apologise to Haris Rauf.…
One of the most underrated developments during Donald Trump’s presidency is that his China strategy has been a complete failure in itself. Trump began his presidency as a trade warrior hell-bent on ending China’s manufacturing dominance, but ended it as a whining apologist for Beijing. The culmination of Trump’s standoff with China was a trade deal in which China committed to buying $200 billion worth of U.S. products. Former Trump national security adviser Robert O’Brien acknowledged that the Chinese side didn’t actually live up to the deal. “I don’t think we’re going to get a deal like Phase 1,” O’Brien…
How short is too short? For men’s summer staples, thigh-length is the limit. At Gucci’s Spring 2025 menswear show in Italy this week, shorts dominated the runway, with 41 of the 46 pairs featuring pants that reached just below the crotch. On the catwalk, pleated shorts in a variety of hues, from neutral blacks, browns and greys to vibrant fuchsias, oranges and floral patterns, were paired with breezy button-down shirts, long trench coats and lightweight blazers. Among those in attendance was actor Paul Mescal, who wore a white striped mini with loafers, calf-length socks and blue oxfords, exposing his thighs…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Elon Musk considers himself a history buff. Anna Weber/Variety/Getty Images Elon Musk shared some of his favorite podcasts and audiobooks during a recent livestream.He said he was “broad on history” and cited several history books, including “The Explorers” and “Hardcore History.”Here’s the full list of recommendations he shared: Elon Musk recently shared some of his favorite podcasts, and spoiler alert, most of them are about history.The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was asked to recommend podcasts on his Platform X (formerly Twitter) stream last week.”I love history podcasts in general,”…
Tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat warnings as cities including Chicago began experiencing record heat on Tuesday. A week of intense heat.Midwestern States I started baking on Monday. The National Weather Service expects a dangerous and prolonged heat wave to continue from Iowa to Maine through at least Friday. Firefighters extinguish a burning outbuilding as the Point Fire spreads along West Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg, California, Sunday, June 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) New York Gov. Kathy Hawkle said Tuesday that the state has activated the National Guard to respond to any heat-related emergencies…
Justin Lane/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 30, 2024. CNN — The New York State Supreme Court has rejected an appeal against a gag order in Donald Trump’s hush money lawsuit, according to a list of decisions published on Tuesday. A gag order issued by Judge Juan Marchan in the criminal case against President Trump remains in effect. Meanwhile, President Trump has asked that the gag order be lifted against Marchan ahead of his scheduled sentencing in July. The former president…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian National Congress’ decision to field Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad has evoked a huge reaction from party workers at the grassroots level, while the CPI and BJP have voiced their criticism.Congress activists in Wayanad are hoping for a landslide victory for Priyanka in her maiden elections, with a margin of around 500,000 votes. The Indian United Muslim League (IUML) leadership has also wholeheartedly welcomed the Congress’ decision to nominate Priyanka over Rahul Gandhi in its stronghold. Jubilant party workers posted pictures of Priyanka on social media, welcoming her to Wayanad.Indian National Congress sources said Priyanka will visit Wayanad…
Rauf appeared to be referring to a comment about his father, but it was inaudible. The 30-year-old said he was prepared to “do the right thing” for his family. Pakistan had a disappointing World Cup performance and failed to qualify for the Super Eights. Pakistan cricketer Haris Rauf was spotted confronting a group of fans who accosted him while he was walking with his wife. The 30-year-old was recently involved in the T20 World Cup in the United States, with Pakistan’s activities wrapping up with the final match against Ireland on Sunday. The team failed to qualify for the Super…
Chinese EV manufacturers, including BYD, account for more than 40% of Germany’s EV imports through April 2024. China remained Germany’s largest EV importer even in the face of the new EU tariffs. Can China maintain this momentum with additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on EV imports? Despite a 15.7% fall in imports of Chinese-made electric cars in Germany in the first four months of 2024, their market share still increased. According to data released by the German Statistics Office on Tuesday ( Reuters), and BYD, German EV imports from Chinese automakers will reach 31,500 units by April 2024. China…
People prefer simple mobile phones over smartphonesRecent statistics show that the average person uses their smartphone for around five hours per day, which equates to six days per month and 12 years in a lifetime.Cutting ForceWill Brawley, a 49-year-old technology entrepreneur, made the conscious decision to switch from an iPhone to a simple flip phone four years ago, and he highlighted how stepping away from his smartphone has had a positive impact on his mental health, reducing anxiety and improving his overall well-being.Digital detox movementFlip phone sales in the U.S. have increased for the second consecutive year, with searches for…