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India coach Gautam Gambhir advised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient, as he awaits his opportunity in the national side. Sooryavanshi, who debuted in July, has not featured since the T20 series loss to England, despite strong IPL performances. He will join the squad for the upcoming Asian Games.
Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, faces charges of second-degree assault after being duct-taped to his seat for a disruptive outburst on an American Airlines flight.
The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The decision is aimed at addressing rising inflation amid escalating energy prices and wages, with pressure from the US also influencing the move.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny did not appear at a scheduled court hearing on Monday and has not been seen or heard from in 15 days. Amid speculation that he has been secretly moved to another prison or is seriously unwell, the UN has raised concerns of an “enforced disappearance” that would coincide with the launch of President Vladimir Putin’s campaign for re-election in March 2024.
‘Control and legislation can do more than mere repression.’
Rat-fever causes fever, vomiting and headache.
It’s bad news for one Balkan nation.
Merry Christmas.
The 78-year-old was snatched from his villa on Saturday morning.
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