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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINESE BRIDGE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(250530) -- CAPE TOWN, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 30, 2025. The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students took place on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capit

Rashid Khan goes at top of unwated list; Sai Sudharsan becomes second to achieve elusive feat

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 30 (ANI): Gujarat Titans premier spinner Rashid Khan's run in the IPL 2025 found a new low while his compatriot Sai Sudharsan etched his name into the history book with another sizzling performance with the bat during GT's Eliminator clash against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 on Friday.

It was another forgettable outing for the Afghanistan ball tweaker, who got clobbered around the

UAE airports set global benchmark in digital efficiency

ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Selim Bouri, President for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at SITA, a global leader in air transport IT and communications, has confirmed that airports in the UAE, particularly those in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have established new global benchmarks in innovation, efficiency and passenger experience.

He noted the country's clear commitment to digitalisation and the adoption of cutt

KENYA-NAIROBI-UN HABITAT ASSEMBLY

(250530) -- NAIROBI, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 29, 2025 shows a view of the resumed second session of the United Nations (UN) Habitat Assembly held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. TO GO WITH "UN-Habitat Assembly opens in Nairobi with call to tackle global housing crisis" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

Ponting predicts Australia's WTC final playing XI; Labuschagne at top, no place for Konstas

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting picked his Baggy Greens playing XI for their upcoming World Test Championship final fixture against South Africa at the iconic Lord's, scheduled to kick off on June 11.

Australia, which announced a star-studded 15-player squad earlier this month, is coming into the WTC final hot on the heels of an imposing 3-1 triumph over India in the Borde

All-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule arrives in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 30 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule, arrived at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia on Friday, where they were received and welcomed by the Ambassador of India to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai.

Earlier, the delegation concluded its diplomatic visit to South Africa with a series of meetings involving political leaders,

(Hello Africa) Kenyan smallholders embrace smart technology to boost yields

Thousands of smallholder farmers in Kenya are turning to technology to manage crop diseases and fight declining yields.

NAIROBI, May 30 (Xinhua) -- In western Kenya, maize farmer Josephat Ouma walked through rows of green, leafy stalks with a smartphone in hand. He paused and bent down before snapping a picture of a sickly-looking leaf.

"I used to wait for someone to come and help. Someti

Russia boosts wheat exports to Africa as France loses ground

Official figures highlight declining French agricultural shipments to the continent amid rising competition

Russian grain shipments to Africa have surged in the current agricultural season, with exports to North Africa up 10%, a top Russian trade official said on Thursday. The increase comes as Moscow gains ground in a wheat market previously dominated by European suppliers.

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Supriya Sule-led all-party delegation wraps up South Africa visit, heads to Ethiopia

Johannesburg (South Africa), May 30 (ANI): After concluding their visit to South Africa, the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule departed for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday.

The Group-7 all-party delegation, led by Supriya Sule, concluded its diplomatic visit to South Africa with a series of meetings involving political leaders, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora at India House in Pretoria, th

Harry Brook crosses 4000 international runs, enters England's top 50 scorers list

Birmingham [UK], May 30 (ANI): Harry Brook continues to rise rapidly in the international cricketing arena, marking another significant milestone in his burgeoning career. The 26-year-old completed 4,000 international runs during the first ODI against the West Indies in Birmingham, becoming the 49th highest run-scorer for England across formats.

Brook contributed a composed 58 off 45 deliveries in the match, lace

Former New Zealand coach David Trist passes away at 77

Christchurch [New Zealand], May 30 (ANI): David Trist, the former New Zealand cricket coach who led the team to victory in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy, now known as the Champions Trophy, has passed away at the age of 77, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Trist enjoyed a 14-year playing career as a pace bowler for Canterbury before transitioning into coaching. His coaching journey included stints with Canterbury, South Africa

Harry Brook off to flying start as England dominate West Indies in Birmingham

Birmingham [UK], May 30 (ANI): Newly appointed England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his team to move on from the past and concentrate on putting in strong performances, much like the commanding display they delivered against the West Indies in Birmingham on Thursday, as per the official website of ICC.

England got their home summer off to an excellent start at Edgbaston as they cruised to an impressiv

Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation to BRICS Forum in Brazil on June 3

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the Eleventh BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in Brasilia, Brazil on June 3-5 as per an official statement.

The delegation will also comprise Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; Surendra Singh Nagar, Member of Parliament; Vijay Baghel, Member of Parliament; Vivek Thakur, Member of Parli

All-party delegation holds talks in South Africa, stresses 'new normal' on terror

Pretoria [South Africa], May 30 (ANI): The Group-7 all-party delegation, led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, concluded its diplomatic visit to South Africa with a series of meetings involving political leaders, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora at India House in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa.

The members of the delegation included Supriya Sule, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Vikramjeet Singh Sahney, Man

"India always leads globally for peace," says Sule-led all-party delegation in South Africa

Johannesburg [South Africa], May 30 (ANI): An Indian all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP leader Supriya Sule held a joint press conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the ongoing diplomatic outreach mission following Operation Sindoor.

Speaking at the press conference on Thursday (local time), Sule reflected on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, whose shared values of non-violence and peac