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AIDS goal 'more off-track' after U.S. cuts, says UNAIDS chief

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: A key global plan to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is now in deeper jeopardy after the United States slashed billions in foreign aid, including support for HIV/AIDS programs.

The warning comes from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, who described the funding cuts as a blow to an already lagging global effort.

Speaking in Johannesburg after a meeting with So

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Mozambique and Zimbabwe

New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoS), Kirti Vardhan Singh will pay an official visit to Mozambique and Zimbabwe from June 21-28, an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

In Mozambique, MoS will represent India at the celebrations marking the 50 years of Independence of Mozambique on June 25. As Moz

Temba Bavuma ruled out due to injury, Keshav Maharaj named South Africa captain for upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe

New Delhi [India] June 20 (ANI): South Africa's ICC World Championship 2025 title-winning captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain, according to the ICC website.

Proteas veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj will take over as the captain for the red-ball series starting from June 28. Bavuma sustained the injury during day three of the

Russian fertilizer giant to boost exports to Africa

Uralchem plans to expand its shipments to African nations from 1 million to 5 million metric tons annually, Dmitry Konyaev has said

Uralchem, one of Russia's largest fertilizer producers, has announced plans to dramatically expand exports to Africa, with a target of 5 million metric tons per year by 2030.

The company's CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, unveiled the goal at the 'Business dialogue Russia-

"Shubman is going to be a great leader": Gary Kirsten ahead of India's Test series against England

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20 (ANI): Ahead of the first Test of India's tour of England, former India coach Gary Kirsten spoke about newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill and his role as captain for the England tour.

After batting wizards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bid adieu to Test cricket last month, India was left short on experience. With India bereft of its torchbearers, the management turned

"He should be focused on what is the team's plan": Sachin Tendulkar's advice to Shubman Gill for England tour

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar opened up and revealed what the newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill should keep in mind while leading the visitors in the upcoming England tour.

After batting wizards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bid adieu to Test cricket last month, India was left short on experience. With India bereft of its torchbearers, the management turned

"Bumrah is going to be a threat...": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Leeds Test against India

Leeds [UK], June 19 (ANI): England Test skipper Ben Stokes believed that India's right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah is going to be a 'threat' for the Three Lions in the upcoming five-match Test series at home.

A new era beckons for India in the Test format as the modern-day giants gear up for their first assignment without the prized batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill, India's youngest Test

"Exciting time for Indian cricket to be under new leadership": Ben Stokes after Shubman Gill's appointment as Test skipper

Leeds [UK], June 19 (ANI): Ahead of the first Test against India, England skipper Ben Stokes said that the visitors have an 'exciting time' in the longest format of the game as they have announced young Shubman Gill as the new captain of the national team.

After batting wizards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bid adieu to Test cricket last month, India was left short on experience. With India bereft of its torchbea

Indian cricket has 'enormous' pool of talent: Ben Stokes on 'young' India squad for England series

Leeds [UK], June 19 (ANI): England Test skipper Ben Stokes heaped praise on the Indian youngsters in the squad and called the current Indian bunch of talent 'enormous' ahead of the first Test of the five-match series at Headingley from Friday.

India will kick off its World Test Championship cycle with five Tests in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley. After India's star players, Virat Kohli, Roh

"Virat and Sharma massive losses": England's all-rounder Brydon Carse

Leeds [UK], June 18 (ANI): England's bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse believed India will field a 'strong' playing XI despite the 'massive' loss of the batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the first Test of the five-match series, which kicks off on Friday at Headingley.

India was left bereft of its batting wizards for the five gruelling Tests in England after Rohit and Virat bid adieu to the red-ball

"Whole country was disheartened...": Rishabh Pant on Ahmedabad plane crash ahead of Leeds Test against England

Leeds [UK], June 18 (ANI): Ahead of the five-match series at Headingley against England, Team India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant expressed his feelings on the Ahmedabad plane crash, which happened on June 12.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference about the plane crash, Pant told the media, 'The whole country was disheartened, but at the same time, the only thing from our side is that we would be sticking to

"Don't think careers are defined by...": Rob Key on number three spot battle between Pope, Bethell

Leeds [UK], June 18 (ANI): England's team's managing director Rob Key said that the battle for number three spot in the playing XI for first India Test between Ollie Pope and Jacob Bethell would not define either player's career and it is a 'good position to be in'.

England will have a huge selection call to take as either Pope or Bethell will bat at the coveted number three spot, and the other one could miss ou

More African countries face US visa ban - media

The State Department has reportedly cited weak identity document systems, government fraud, and overstays as reasons for their inclusion

The United States plans to expand its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, including 25 African nations, The Washington Post reported over the

Proteas return to Home of Cricket for more celebration before leaving for South Africa

London [UK] June 16 (ANI): South Africa's squad returned to the Home of Cricket, Lord', for more celebrations after winning their maiden ICC World Test Championship against Australia on Monday, according to the ICC website.

Two days after securing a historic five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship Final, the entire 15-player team was at the Home of Cricket with the legendary Test mace.

Liam McCarthy's record-breaking struggles highlight as West Indies crush Ireland in final T20I

Bready [Ireland], June 15 (ANI): After rain washed out the first two T20Is of the series, the third and final match in Bready was the only game that saw action and it delivered a flurry of runs and unwanted records for the hosts. Ireland captain Paul Stirling won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies, but the decision quickly backfired, according to Wisden.

West Indies openers Evin Lewis and Shai H