India wins the Twenty20 World Cup in a thrilling final against South Africa Jun 29, 2024 | 12:18 PMBRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. South Africa, playing its first ever final of an ICC tournament, needed a run-a-ball 30 to win on the back of Heinrich Klaasen’s belligerent 52 off 27 balls. But India’s pace bowlers roared back in the death overs to restrict them at 169-8. Kohli’s first half-century at this tournament anchored India to 176-7 after captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat.

Moroccan-French talks focused on mechanisms to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various security fields of mutual interest, said the DGSN-DGST in a statement made public Friday. The DGSN-DGST Chief held a series of meetings with Céline BERTHON, and Nicolas LERNER, respectively Director-General of Internal Security, and Director-General of External Security of France. In tribute to the exemplary Morocco-France cooperation in various security areas, the DGSN-DGST Director-General was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor by the French National Police, in recognition of his efforts to consolidate and bolster security cooperation. The visit attests to the importance of boosting security cooperation between Morocco and France, which share many bilateral action and coordination programs and face common security challenges, the statement added. It is also part of the engagement of Moroccan security services in international security cooperation to ensure effective contribution to combating terrorist and criminal threats at the regional and international levels.

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party on Friday, state media KCNA reported on Saturday, a little over a week after Pyongyang and Moscow struck a military defense pact that raised alarms for the United States. At the 10th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea convened on Friday, five items on the agenda were approved, the KCNA said, without elaborating on the agenda. The meeting was presided over by Kim to "review the work done in the first half of the year and decide a series of important immediate issues arising," the statement said. North Korea and Russia on June 19 revived an agreement made during the Cold War-era when their leaders met in Pyongyang, and agreed to provide military assistance if they are ever attacked.

When I go to his room, it’s empty.’' She expressed fear that she might run into the police officer who killed her son and has been released pending further investigation. French opinion polls suggest the National Rally party could dominate the next parliament after the July 7 second round and get the prime minister’s job. Citing security concerns, notably in impoverished areas in French suburbs or “banlieues,” the far-right National Rally wants to give a specific new legal status to police. Currently police officers have the same legal status as all French citizens and have to prove they acted in self-defense. Among those marching Sunday was Lina Marsouk, a 15-year-old student from Nanterre who described watching relatives undergo brutal police checks.

Palestinian fighters say they’re ‘inflicting deaths and injuries’ in attacks with anti-tank rockets and small-arms fire. Palestinian fighters engaged Israeli forces in fierce battles in northern Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood a day after tanks and troops rolled in and sent tens of thousands of terrified civilians fleeing. Rafah battles ongoingGround operations backed by air raids are continuing in northern Gaza, killing “dozens” of fighters, the army said on Friday. At least 668 Israeli soldiers have been killed since October 7, 2023, including more than 300 since the ground invasion of Gaza began. Israel says it killed about 15,000 Palestinian fighters during the nearly nine-month conflict.

Cairo (dpa) - Parts of Canada, Mexico and the US enjoyed a 3-4 minute total solar eclipse in April, but even that rare astronomical treat looks set to be overshadowed in three years’ time by a potentially even more spectacular cosmic event. SEE ALSO: IN PHOTOS: Massive crowds gather worldwide to watch the total solar eclipseOn August 2 2027, the 260 kilometre-wide total solar eclipse will sweep over box-seat sights including the Giza Pyramids and the Rock of Gibraltar. The moon will block out the sun for 6-and-a-half minutes over Egpyt's pyramids in 2027. (Omar Zoheiry/dpa via Reuters Connect)The total eclipse will pass over or near Roman ruins in North Africa and will narrowly miss Seville, site of some of Spain’s best-known architecture. Most important of all, visibility is expected to be good as the region usually has low-cloud or cloud-free skies.

India has previously won the T20 World Cup once, during the inaugural edition in 2007. On the other hand, this is the first time that South Africa has made it to the final stage. Here's everything you need to know about the semi-final match between the India and South Africa during the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, including the start time, players and how to watch. When and where is T20 World Cup 2024 final match? ET at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados for the final match of the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.

Presidential election kicks off in Mauritania Published on:Read < 1 minuteThe first round of Mauritania’s presidential election began Saturday at 7:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), responsible for organizing the election, announced that there are more than 1.9 million registered voters. Voting will conclude at 7:00 p.m. local time. Preliminary election results are expected to be announced in the evening, with official results to follow within the next two days. A possible second round of voting is scheduled for July 14.

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Cricket fans across India were praying, fasting and holding fire rituals for their team to end a global title drought in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday. Some featured pictures bedecked with flower garlands of captain Rohit, who has hit three half-centuries in the tournament, holding the World Cup trophy. The tournament could be the last World Cup for 35-year-old star batsman Virat Kohli (L). That was India’s last World Cup triumph when Dhoni lifted the trophy at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and the country erupted in joy. India lost in the semi-finals of the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup, before last year’s ODI final defeat again left fans heartbroken.

Each RSN will broadcast all regular season matches of its local MLC team, aiming to attract a broader sports audience and foster increased support within the teams' respective communities.MLC has also secured international broadcast agreements for the upcoming season, ensuring that fans in Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland can follow the action closely.The season opener, a Championship rematch between defending champions MI New York and the Seattle Orcas, will take place on Friday, July 5th, in Morrisville, NC. This will build on the game's growing popularity in the US, which began with our inaugural season and the T20 World Cup.Bringing the game to existing and new fans, with expert commentary from experienced voices and emerging talent, is what truly makes this sport great. We are excited to kick off the second season and entertain fans globally with the world’s best cricket on American soil. "Fans have a variety of ticket options for the season's world-class matches, with general admission starting at $30 per person. Beyond the games, the event offers entertainment, fireworks, free giveaways, player signings, meet-and-greets, merchandise giveaways, food trucks, and samples throughout the tournament.Tickets for all matches, including the four playoffs, are available at tickets.majorleaguecricket.com

Mauritanians are voting in a presidential election with incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani seeking a second term as he takes on six challengers in the West African desert nation. About two million people are registered to vote on Saturday in the country of 4.5 million. Elected for a first term in 2019, Ghazouani is widely expected to win due to the dominance of the governing El Insaf or Equity Party. There will be a run-off if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote. In the last election, some opposition candidates questioned the credibility of the vote, prompting some small-scale protests.

This week, disenchanted youth from Oulad Tidrarine tribe revolted against the Polisario militias, torching vehicles and exchanging fire in full media blackout by Algiers and its Polisario proxies. The protests erupted following the assassination of members of the tribe by the Polisario after they denounced the corruption of the separatist militias. In recent years, the continuous enrichment of the Polisario leadership through aid embezzlement and all sorts of trafficking has outraged Sahraoui youth in the camps triggering violent protests. Faced with dim prospects and oppression in the camps, many of the disenchanted youth held under the yoke of the Poliario militias and their mentor the Poliario turned to extremism. The case of Adnan Abu Walid Asahrawi, former head of ISIS branch in the greater Sahara, is an abhorrent illustration of how disenchanted youth under the yoke of the Polisario seek salvation by joining terrorist groups.

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Titan Company MD C K Venkataraman said: "Together, we will leverage our combined strengths to elevate the jewellery industry in Bangladesh and make Bangladesh the hub for making Tanishq Exquisite Jewellery for the world,” Titan Company is a joint venture between Tata Group and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO).