Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis

Teams were due to play three Twenty20s ​in Sharjah, three One-Day Internationals in ⁠Dubai between March 13-​25 Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan. PHOTO: ACB The limited-overs series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka scheduled for March ​in the United Arab Emirates has been ‌postponed due to the crisis in the Middle East, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) … Read more

China is rebuilding its grip on North Korea. Is Kim Jong Un ready to oblige?

Beijing tightens embrace as North Korea’s leader brought a senior economic team to talk trade and investment North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in September. The two countries are deepening engagement once again after years of strained ties. KCNA via REUTERS When Kim Jong Un arrived … Read more

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is headed to the Oscars—live on stage

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The singers from the fictional group, HUNTR/X, will deliver the Oscar‑nominated original song co‑written by EJAE LOS ANGELES: The lead vocalists behind “KPop Demon Hunters” — Netflix’s most‑watched animated film of all time — are headed to the Oscars stage for the first time. EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna will perform “Golden” during Sunday’s … Read more

Iranian women’s soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Two more members have claimed asylum, one has changed her mind to go back to Iran Iran team captain Zahra Ghanbari, Mona Hamoudi and Atefeh Ramazanzadeh react from the bench during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines. Photo: AFP Australian police helped two more members of the Iranian women’s … Read more