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T20 World Cup postponement was ‘inevitable’, say Australia

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“The men’s T20 World Cup has been postponed until 2021. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australian organisers said postponing the men’s T20 World Cup cricket was “absolutely inevitable” Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the tournament to be delayed by a year. After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council’s decision, saying it provided clarity ahead of an upcoming home season which includes a blockbuster Test series against India. Delaying the T20 World Cup also frees up a October-November slot in this year’s cricketing calendar which could…

Hajj 1441 With ‘Limited’ Pilgrims To Take Place On July 29 Amid COVID-19

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ The government of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced that Hajj 1441 will take place on July 29 with only 1,000 pilgrims as the country suffered a huge loss due to Coronavirus pandemic. Some 2.5 million people from all over the world usually participate in the ritual of Hajj [1441] that takes place over several days in the holy city of Makkah. This year’s Hajj will be held under strict hygiene protocols, with access limited to pilgrims under 65 years old and without any chronic illnesses. “The stand…

First COVID-19 Vaccine Is Ready For Use, Claims Russia

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ On Tuesday, Russia claimed that the Covid-19 vaccine developed with the Russian Defense Ministry had been prepared for use and completed Phase 2 trials. The First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov said, “Russia’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection, which was created by military specialists and scientists of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, is ready.” According to Russian News Agency TASS, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it had successfully completed clinical trials of the coronavirus vaccine on volunteers based on the…

Pakistan bans live streaming app Bigo, gives final warning to TikTok

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Pakistan has banned live streaming application Bigo and issued a final warning to China-based video-sharing service TikTok over “obscene and immoral” content on these platforms. In a statement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that numerous complaints were received from different segments of society against immoral, obscene and vulgar content on social media applications particularly TikTok and Bigo. “PTA had issued necessary notices to the aforementioned social media companies under law to moderate the socialisation and content within legal and moral limits, in accordance with the laws…

Azhar’s splendid ton, Fakhar’s boundary-laden 99 drive Team Green to victory

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COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ Azhar Ali led from the front with a fine century while Fakhar Zaman and Asad Shafiq contributed with hefty scores as Team Green romped to victory by six wickets in the four-day intra-squad match in Derby. Fakhar Zaman provided the impetus for completing a successful run-chase from the get-go despite the early loss of substitute opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez. The veteran all-rounder was instated as a stand-in player for Abid Ali, who suffered a concussion scare on Sunday after being struck flush on the helmet whilst fielding at short-leg. Hafeez was…

Indian cricket board seeks IPL in UAE after World Cup postponed

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“The Mumbai Indians won last year’s IPL. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – The Indian Premier League on Tuesday seized upon the postponement of the Twenty20 World Cup to propose holding its cash bonanza tournament in the United Arab Emirates from September. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told AFP that the Board of Control for Cricket in India was seeking government permission to finally stage the event after multiple hold-ups because of the coronavirus pandemic. The board is confident it can assemble stars from around the world to line up for…

President Erdogan Visited Hagia Sophia After Its Reconversion To Mosque

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Hagia Sofia on Sunday just days before the first Muslim prayers are due to be held at the there. The President paid a visit for inspection, Erdogan took stock of the conversion work, providing pictures showing scaffolding inside the building. It was unclear whether Erdogan planned to be among some 500 worshippers set to attend Friday prayers. Turkey’s  top court paved the way for the conversion in a decision to revoke the edifice’s museum status conferred nearly a century ago. The…

UAE To Launch Its First-Ever Mars Mission Today

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ The United Arab Emirates heads towards Mars. The Emirates Mars Mission, which consists of an orbiter called Hope, is all set to launch a seven-month journey to Red Planet to study its atmosphere and weather today (July 19th). The launch was scheduled for earlier this week but was postponed due to bad weather. Hope will launch aboard a Japanese rocket from Tanegashima, Japan, and if all goes well, it will arrive at Mars in February 2021. After the US, the Soviet Union, the European Union, and India,…

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Admitted To Hospital

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was admitted to the King Faisal Specialist hospital for a medical checkup on Monday, Saudi Press Agency said. A Royal Court statement on the agency’s website revealed that King Salman had been admitted to the hospital for tests due to ‘an inflammation in the gallbladder’. “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman — may God protect him — was admitted this Monday, 29 Dhul Qidah 1441 A.H., marking July 20, 2020, — to the King Faisal Specialist…

Broad strikes as England eye 2nd Test win against West Indies<

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“No more Hope – England’s Stuart Broad celebrates after bowling West Indies’ Shai Hope for seven on the fifth day of the second Test at Old Trafford . ©AFP” /> Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Stuart Broad took two quick wickets to leave the West Indies reeling as England pressed for a series-levelling win in the second Test on Monday after a dashing innings by Ben Stokes. West Indies were 25-3 at lunch on the final day at Old Trafford, chasing a nominal target of 312 after the hosts declared,…