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Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka hold nerves in last ball thriller to defeat Pakistan

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Lanka in a rain-hit match By Sports Desk September 15, 2023 In a last ball-thriller, Sri Lanka held their nerves to defeat Pakistan by two wickets and booked a final with India for this year’s Asia Cup. The nail-biting match ended with Asalanka finishing the game for the home side and taking them to the 252-run target. The final of the Asia Cup 2023 will now be played between Sri Lanka and India on Saturday, September 17 in Colombo. Charith Asalanka remained calm as the responsibility to take his team over…

PDM did not favour ‘Charter of Democracy’: Bilawal

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday said that former coalition parties, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), did not favour a “Charter of Democracy” to bring opponents to the same table. While addressing a political rally in Muzaffargarh, Bilawal said that his party tried for a new “Charter of Democracy (CoD) but it couldn’t be done. The statement came in response to a question about taking Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on board for political stability as it was done in the past under a CoD. “As far as the PTI…

Vladimir Putin accepts Kim Jong Un’s invitation to visit North Korea

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North Korean media reported Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit Pyongyang extended by leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to Russia after four years, as regional tensions are on the rise.   According to the report, the Russian President was extended an invitation at the end of the bilateral meeting Wednesday in which “Kim Jong Un courteously invited Putin to visit the DPRK [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] at a convenient time.” “Putin accepted the invitation with pleasure and reaffirmed his will to invariably carry…

Ben Stokes sets new ODI record as England thrash New Zealand

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Ben Stokes played the innings of a lifetime on Wednesday, smashing a record-breaking 182 runs, marking the highest score ever by an England batsman in a one-day international.  His exceptional performance paved the way for a resounding victory over New Zealand at The Oval and sent a stern message to their World Cup rivals, just weeks before they begin their title defence in India.  England’s situation looked grim early on as they stumbled to 13-2 following Trent Boult’s quick double strike. However, Stokes, accompanied by Dawid Malan’s impressive 96, managed…

Diddy honored by his children onstage at 2023 MTV VMAs

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Diddy brought his children onstage for an electric performance at the 2023 MTV VMAs on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The 53-year-old rapper was also presented with Global Icon Award by his 17-year-old daughter Chance and his longtime friend, Mary J. Blige. Diddy performed a medley of his hits at the show, including I’ll Be Missing You and All About the Benjamins. His twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila, 16, mounted a viral TikTok dance to the Notorious B.I.G. tribute song. Real name Sean Love Combs, the rapper was joined by Yung Miami and Keyshia Cole…

Samudrayaan mission: India’s Titan like submersible set to take 3 people on underwater voyage

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India announced on Tuesday that it is developing its first human submersible to research the deep oceans and evaluate marine biodiversity, days after the nation successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon. The initiative is just another indication that India aims to strengthen its position as a leader in science and technology, particularly in space and other uncharted territories, on a global scale. Kiren Rijiju, the Earth Sciences Minister, posted photos of the submersible on X, saying the mission will send three people to a depth of six kilometers (about…

Rested Messi watches Argentina win against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying

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Argentina, missing their star player Lionel Messi, clinched a convincing 3-0 win against Bolivia on Tuesday in La Paz, maintaining their impressive start in South American World Cup qualifying. Lionel Messi, who’s been quite busy with his club, Inter Miami, observed the match from the sidelines. He wasn’t even listed as a substitute due to fatigue following his winning goal in the previous match against Ecuador. However, despite Messi’s absence, Argentina displayed formidable strength against Bolivia. They netted three goals, with Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Nicolas Gonzalez as the…

High costs and rising rates make homeownership a challenge for young Americans

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Young Americans are finding it increasingly tough to buy their own homes due to soaring costs and surging mortgage rates.  For many, the dream of homeownership is slipping further away, and this trend is concerning not only for families but also for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Millennials, who were the most active homebuyers from 2014 to 2022, have lost their top spot to baby boomers, who can afford to buy homes outright. The housing market is facing a severe shortage, especially for affordable options, and the higher interest rates…