Gone are the tight briefs they once wore to show off their bulging quadriceps and adductors, typically worth 50 percent of the marks in a competition. Rigorously applying Islamic law, the Taliban have prohibited competitors from displaying their thighs, and imposed the wearing of long shorts. "In bodybuilding, we have problems. Now, we are forced to go forward in the way Sharia says," Hamidullah Sherzai, a three-time Mr Afghanistan and coach for the national bodybuilding team, tells AFP. Gesturing from his belly to his knees... Читать дальше...
Some members of a panel of Democratic and independent voters on CNN changed their position on whether president Joe Biden should stay in the presidential race after the president's press conference Thursday, saying he assuaged their concerns.
Читать дальше...Shaheen Afridi found himself in the headlines after media reports claimed that he 'misbehaved' with head coach Gary Kirsten and other coaching staff during the England tour as well as the T20 World...
The planemaker has cautioned that delivery timelines continue to slip by three to six months on top of already-late handovers, according to people familiar with the matter. In some instances, deliveries scheduled for next year have spilled into 2026, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the discussions are confidential.
Williams made the meteoric rise of women's sport a key component of the night during her hosting gig at the Dolby Theater, regularly paying tribute to the newfound popularity of the WNBA.
Jaylen Brown and Kysre Gondrezick looked pretty cozy on the red carpet as they arrived at the Dolby Theater for the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
President Joe Biden read his opening remarks through a teleprompter at his pivotal press conference Thursday, according to the Wall Street Journal, before embarking on a wide-ranging 50-minute question-and-answer session with reporters where he took the chance to address concerns about his age and the election,
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A Listly List - Travellers are drawn to Penang, the jewel of Malaysia, by its overwhelming charm. This alluring island provides an unmatched combination of mouthwatering food, a wealth of cultural heritage, breathtaking scenery, and a thriving arts scene—all of which are enticingly affordable! Penang is a place you simply must not miss if you're looking for an amazing experience that will stimulate your senses and nourish your soul. Here are five strong points for scheduling your trip to this idyllic tropical location right away. Читать дальше...
Yamal's moment of magic came in the 21st minute. With Spain trailing 1-0 after a quick strike from France’s Randal Kolo Muani, the pressure was mounting.
The WRX Project Midnight will debut this weekend at Britain's premier motor sports bash, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and with Scott Speed at the wheel!
The A's were no-hit until the fifth inning on their way to losing to the Red Sox for the fifth time in six games this season.
Chua will be based at the footwear company's regional headquarters in Singapore.
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BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank conducted 2 billion yuan (280.45 million U.S. dollars) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.8 percent Friday.
Читать дальше...Genomes of diverse microbes point to early evolution of a rudimentary immune system
UPDATE, 7:45 PM: The writing on the courthouse wall pretty much indicated where things were going in Rachel Leviss’ revenge porn lawsuit against her former Vanderpump Rules co-star Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval, but now it’s official. After a hearing Thursday morning in DTLA on Madix’s motion to have her long term boyfriend’s ex-lover’s legal […]
ISLAMABAD: Claiming completion of almost all prior action before time and reaching an agreement, in principle, with all provinces over agricultural income tax, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sounded hopeful on Thursday that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would yield a deal on a $6bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) this month.
Читать дальше...Sensex and Nifty closed down Thursday amid profit booking before quarterly results. TCS fell 0.18%, Hindalco rose 0.25%, Shipping Corp surged 20%. Analysts recommend using VWAP, RSI for potential momentum, and maintaining stop losses. TCS target: 4030-4050; Hindalco: 705-715; Shipping Corp: 350-360, hit upper circuit, swing high resistance, trailing stop loss.
Bulgari announced on Thursday the appointment of actress Monica Barbaro as a brand ambassador of the luxury jewelry and watch house for North America.
• Okays up to 51pc hike in base rates, 184pc increase in fixed capacity charges
• Average residential tariff to rise by Rs3.63 per unit for July-Sept, Rs6.27 for remaining nine months
Celebrating its 57th anniversary this year, Sapna Book House, has become a landmark space in Karnataka, actively promoting Kannada literature and culture
Donald Trump's lawyers request dismissal of his hush money trial conviction following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Judge postpones sentencing to rule on dismissal motion. Manhattan prosecutor disagrees with dismissal arguments. Trump faces multiple criminal cases including charges related to the 2020 election and national security.