Новости за 24.01.2024

London [UK], January 24 (ANI): An India-born prolific lawyer, Ajit Mishra, was conferred with the "Freedom of the City of London Award" at Guildhall on Wednesday for his outstanding contribution to legal and public life. Mishra is the founder and chair of the UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP). He is a dual-qualified lawyer and corporate partner at Knights. With more than two decades of professional experience in leading

Nankana Sahib (Punjab) [Pakistan], January 24 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif asserted that Pakistan faced a crisis following his ouster from the prime minister's office, ARY News reported. In a public gathering at Nankana Sahib, Sharif questioned the rationale behind imprisoning a prime minister who played a pivotal role in making Pakistan a nuclear state. He alleged that five judges removed him

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Veteran India tennis star Rohan Bopanna on Wednesday backed his former doubles partner, Canadian Denis Shapovalov, to achieve Grand Slam success following his early exit from the Australian Open. Once ranked among the top stars in men's singles, the left-handed Canadian has fallen away in the recent past and is currently ranked outside the Top-100 by the ATP. Shapovalov and Bopanna tea

France - Paris transport company RATP announced plans on Tuesday to recruit some 5,000 people this year ahead of the Summer Olympic Games. With an extra 600,000 to 800,000 passengers expected on-board, the French capital's already congested public transport system has been repeatedly criticised in the run-up to the Games .

Ivorian football chiefs on Wednesday sacked the national football team head coach Jean-Louis Gasset despite his players having a slim chance of qualification for the knockout stages at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

GENEVA - United Nations agencies warn the Gaza Strip is slipping into an ever more disastrous situation as the Israel-Hamas war continues unabated and hundreds of thousands of people suffering from a chronic lack of food and water face an acute risk of famine.

(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with goaltender Petr Mrazek on a two-year, $8.5 million extension. The deal announced Wednesday with the 31-year-old veteran runs through the 2025-26 season. Mrazek is 12-17-1 with a .907 save percentage and 3.01 goals-against average in 32 games this season. "Petr is a strong goaltender who continues to display the athleticism and calm

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLE - The Titans have a new head football coach.

On Wednesday, the Titans and Brian Callahan officially agreed to terms on a contract to make him the team's next coach. Callahan, who previously served as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals, is scheduled to be introduced at a press conference on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

(Photo credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports) A Salt Lake City group has moved a step closer to bringing the NHL to Utah. Smith Entertainment Group, parent company of the NBA's Utah Jazz, formally requested Wednesday that the NHL initiate the expansion process. SEG told the NHL it could host a team as early as next season, with the Delta Center (home of the Jazz) serving as an interim home arena. "SEG envisions a near futu

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Free agent first baseman Trey Mancini has agreed to a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. He'll be in the Marlins' camp this spring as a non-roster invitee. The Chicago Cubs released Mancini in August with more than one year left on a two-year, $14 million contract he signed before the 2023 season. Miami will owe him just the league m

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 24 (ANI): Following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram, the Yogi government has started preparations for celebrating the second Republic Day of Amritkal on a grand note on January 26 in Uttar Pradesh. As per the detailed action plan in line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision, the national festival will be celebrated with traditional simplicity, but in an attractive

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with the winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) at his residence in the national capital and shared his insights on music, culture, solar power and sports. The children shared details of their achievements due to which they have been selected for the award. Various subjects like music, culture, solar pow

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) Doc Rivers has reached an agreement to become head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported Wednesday. Rivers, 62, coached the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 2007-08 and most recently spent three seasons as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers (2020-23). Rivers has a record of 1,097-763 (.590) with the Orlando Magic (1999-2003), Celtics (2004-13), Los Angeles Clipper

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday confirmed that ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been diagnosed with a retinal condition in his left eye. The 36-year-old complained of issues with his eye and he went on to consult Ophthalmologists in Bangladesh and overseas. Multiple eye assessments provided the final diagnosis which confirmed that Shakib has an issue with the retina of his l

(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer via Imagn Content Services, LLC) The Tennessee Titans hired Brian Callahan as head coach and promoted Ran Carthon to executive vice president and general manager on Wednesday. The Titans also promoted Chad Brinker to president of football operations to complete sweeping changes in the organizational structure following a 6-11 season. Callahan, the offensive coordinator for the Cinc

(Photo credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports) Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers is honoring his commitment to Washington after all. The graduate transfer initially re-entered the transfer portal after coach Kalen DeBoer left for Alabama. On Tuesday, Rogers informed new Huskies coach Jedd Fisch that he is staying and has resumed taking classes. Rogers left Mississippi State as the Southeastern Conference's N

(Photo credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports) Alexander Zverev quashed a comeback attempt by World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz to win 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4 and reach his second Australian Open semifinal on Wednesday in Melbourne. Zverev, from Germany, will face third-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev in Friday's semifinal. He'll be looking for his second straight win against a Top 5 opponent in a Grand Slam after recording his first

MELBOURNE, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top-ranked tennis player Zheng Qinwen reached her maiden Grand Slam semifinal, but men's second seed Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out of the Australian Open by German Alexander Zverev on Wednesday.

DOHA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Qatar's Sports and Youth minister Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani hailed the ongoing AFC Asian Cup which he said maintained the same exceptional standards seen when the country hosted the World Cup in 2022.

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A tender kiss from his girlfriend Emely seemed a more than welcome reward for Borussia Dortmund's recent match-winner.

Following the 4-0 victory in Cologne, the Dutch defender Ian Maatsen collected his deserved "trophy" and returned to the locker room with a broad smile.

Happiness seems to have returned for the struggling side since Maatsen and Jadon Sanc

YANGON, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony to present honorary awards to Myanmar athletes who won medals in Asian and international sport competitions was recently held in Nay Pyi Taw, according to the state-run media outlet the Mirror on Wednesday.

THE HAGUE, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch public prosecutor on Wednesday demanded nine years imprisonment against the Dutch professional soccer player Quincy Promes for involvement in large-scale smuggling of cocaine through the port of Antwerp.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 24 (ANI): India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about the "headache" that the management faced ahead of the first Test against England here on Thursday in view of the availability of various good options. India has a pool of talented players to pick the playing XI. Virat Kohli will miss the first two Test matches due to personal reasons, while KL Rahul won't be taking up gloves throug

Dubai [UAE], January 24 (ANI): West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews on Wednesday was named the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year and became just the second women's cricketer from the Caribbean to get the honour. Before Matthews, former skipper Stafanie Taylor was crowned with the coveted accolade in 2015. Matthews was sensational with her skills from the bat and the ball. She defeated competition from Australia's Elly

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 24 (ANI): Skipper Ben Stokes revealed that England could go for a change in rhythm by making experienced batter Joe Root open the bowling for the visitors in the first Test against India in Hyderabad on Thursday. Indian tracks are known to be well-equipped for the spinners and with that in mind, England have named four spinners in their 16-player squad. Under such conditions, Root's