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Sand, dust storms affect 330 million worldwide, cause 7 million premature deaths annually: UN

Geneva [Switzerland], July 13 (ANI): A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday marked the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust

Pat Cummins to miss South Africa white-ball series, focuses on Ashes preparation

Kingston [Jamaica], July 12 (ANI): Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins is set to sit out next month's white-ball series against South Africa as he shifts focus to building up his fitness ahead of the Ashes later this year, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Cummins had already been rested from the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, along with Mitchell Starc and Travis Head. Now, fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, wh

PM Modi will distribute more than 51,00 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela

New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organisations on 12th July at the 16th Rozgar Mela around 11:00 AM via video conferencing, the Press Information Bureau informed. The PM will also address the appointees on the occasion.

Rozgar Mela is a step taken by the central governm

"It's quite funny, I'm playing the 100th in a pink-ball game": Starc reflects on his 100th test

New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Ahead of his 100th Test of his career, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said it's quite funny that he's playing his 100th test match in a pink-ball game, reported ESPNcricinfo.

Starc will become the 16th Aussie and second pacer from his country when he takes to the field in Kingston, Jamaica, for the third Test against the West Indies, which will kickstart from July 13 onwards. <

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"Is he a selector?": Michael Di Venuto responds to Stuart Broad's "muddled" comment

Kingston [Jamaica], July 10 (ANI): Australian batting coach Michael Di Venuto has brushed off Stuart Broad's recent criticism of Australia's current top three, laughing at the English pacer's remarks.

Di Venuto responded, as quoted from The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Stuart Broad? That's good. Is he a selector?'

Speaking earlier on The Grade Cricketer podcast, former England seamer Broad assessed Australia's b

Cricket West Indies annouce intentions to lead growth of cricket in Americas

St John's [Antigua], July 10 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday announced their intentions to 'lead the charge in shaping, guiding and strengthening the development of the game acoss North, Central, and South America'.

A statement issud by CWI on Thursday said, 'As the sport of cricket continues its rapid growth across North, Central, and South America, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its inten

JAMAICA-MONTEGO BAY-DAILY LIFE

(250710) -- MONTEGO BAY, July 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 6, 2025 shows a vendor in front of her shop at a craft market in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Montego Bay, a major city in Jamaica, is a famous port and tourist destination in the Caribbean region and known for its long coastline and rich historical heritage. With its modern resorts, vibrant street life and distinctive local markets, it attracts visit

Gayle, Pollard, West Indian Champion Team to sport Indian game RollBall helmets

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Indian Roll Ball League (IRBL) has announced a strategic partnership with the West Indies Champions cricket team ahead of the upcoming World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, according to a release from IRBL/ West Indies Champions cricket team.

This partnership marks a significant step toward bringing Roll Ball, an indigenous Indian sport originating in Pune in 2003, to th

PM Modi returns to India after five-nation tour, participation at 17th BRICS Summit

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning, concluding his five-nation tour that spanned from July 2 to 9. The diplomatic journey covered Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, and included his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil's chairmanship.

In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi arrived

"He'll get a run in Ashes....": Broad backs struggling Aussie opener Konstas

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Former England pacer Stuart Broad backed young opener Sam Konstas despite his failures in the ongoing Test tour of the West Indies, saying that the pitches in the Caribbean have been tricky so far and he will get a run in the Ashes series at home later this year.

Konstas has had a horror tour of the West Indies so far. Starting his Test career by smashing some audacious ramps against s

JAMAICA-MONTEGO BAY-CARICOM-CONFERENCE-CLOSING

(250709) -- MONTEGO BAY, July 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a press conference of the closing ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 8, 2025. The three-day meeting concluded on July 8 in Montego Bay, a port city in northern Jamaica. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

On behalf of UAE President, Noura Al Kaabi attends 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of Association of Caribbean States

ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, attended the 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) in Monteria, Colombia.
Under the theme "United for Life: Toward a More Sustainable Greater Caribbean," the summit brought together Heads of State and Government of ACS member

Reggaeton megastar Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rican pride to epic show

Bad Bunny'smarathon show in San Juan late Fridaywas a night of palpable emotion for the reggaeton megastar whose latest artistic endeavor brings him back to his roots.Bad Bunny's most recent tracks underscore injustices in the US Caribbean island territory, but the evening was one of celebration: a lens on Puerto Rico that focuses on its resistance, pride and joy.

Bad Bunny's sweeping first concert of his three-m

Inter-American Court Says Countries Must Prevent Climate Harms

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued an opinion on July 3, 2025, that countries must protect the climate system as part of their human rights obligations under the American Convention on Human Rights and other human rights law. It said that the climate crisis affects numerous human rights of individuals and communities, including Indigenous peoples, afro descendant, rural communities, and children, which mus