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 The FIFA announced on Wednesday that Indonesia's bid to host the under-20 World Cup has been rejected. The governor of Bali, an island that is mostly Hindu, declined to host Israel's team, prompting Indonesia's football federation (PSSI) to suspend the draw. As a result, the decision was made to withdraw Indonesia as the tournament's host from May 20 to June 11. Indonesia will no longer serve as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2023, according to a statement from FIFA. "A replacement host will be revealed as soon as feasible, and the tournament's dates will remain the same. At a later time, decisions on possible fines against the PSSI may also be made. FIFA further stated that the choice had been made after a meeting between its president Gianni Infantino and PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir. Officials from PSSI did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment right away. Earlier this month, demonstrators marched through Jakarta's centre while carrying...

 A local official told AFP that the dead toll from the floor collapse at a Hindu temple in India had increased to 35 on Friday while rescue efforts continued. A floor covering a stepwell in the central city of Indore fell on Thursday, sending dozens of worshippers celebrating a significant religious occasion plunging into it. The stepwell is a stair-lined public water source. "There are 35 fatalities. There is still one person missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, said Indore district magistrate Ilayaraja T. over the phone to AFP. The accident's news left Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very grieved," he stated on Thursday. He continued, "The state administration is driving rescue and relief activities at a swift speed. All those affected and their families are in my prayers. The next-of-kin would receive compensation payments totaling 200,000 rupees ($2,400), according to Modi's administration. The incident is the subject of an investigation, Madhya Pradesh st...

 Keanu Reeves sincerely want for each and every stuntman in "John Wick: Chapter 4" to cherish a very special memory from the film. Keanu Reeves has once again shown that he is not only a talented actor, but also a considerate teammate. T-shirts with a count of their deaths in the film were recently given to the stunt team of "John Wick: Chapter 4" by the franchise's hero. The stuntmen had to deal with an incredible number of on-screen fatalities; some actors died more than 20 times while the movie was being shot. Keanu Reeves thanks the stunt team from "John Wick 4" Reeves didn't stop there, either. According to People magazine, he also gave his four-man stunt squad bespoke Rolex Submariner watches to celebrate the completion of filming on "John Wick: Chapter 4". One of the happy recipients called the gifts the "greatest wrap gift ever" because each watch was personalised with a note to the receiver. Also read: Jimmy recalls fun...

 Tom Holland and Zendaya arrived in Mumbai on Thursday. It's unclear why they decided to visit unexpectedly. Tom Holland and Zendaya, an actor couple, travelled to Mumbai on Thursday for the first time ever. Soon after the pair left the city's Kalina Airport, a number of photos of them surfaced online. As she left the airport, Zendaya grinned while Tom was seen making his way to his vehicle. (Read more about Law Roach, a stylist, denying a dispute with Zendaya after announcing his retirement.) The actors dressed comfortably for the journey. Zendaya was spotted wearing black trousers, a jacket, and a white T-shirt. She carried a backpack and wore glasses. Tom Holland wore a black jacket, blue jeans, and a pink T-shirt. He donned a cap and had a rucksack as well. At the airport, they both entered the same vehicle. Fans shared remarks on social media websites. Are they in India looking for a wedding venue? a fan commented on an Instagram video. "They have arrived in plain clo...

 Given the political ties between the two neighbouring countries, the Pakistan Cricket Board asked senior International Cricket Council officials to take into account a "hybrid model" for Pakistan and India in the upcoming events. The Asia Cup, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup later this year, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 are two of the top three 50-over tournaments that will take place in either Pakistan or India. Najam Sethi, the interim chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Management Committee, suggested ICC officials, including chairman Greg Barclay and chief executive Geoff Allardice, look into the possibility of India and Pakistan playing at neutral venues during the events in question because it is unlikely that both teams will travel to either country for the tournaments. According to knowledgeable sources, Dawn has been told that Sethi's offer was made last week outside of the ICC Board meetings and that it garnered a "encouraging response...

 As authorities widen their investigation of their circle, India is talking about the unusual disappearance and concealing of the sought-after Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh. Journalists in India claim that the Sikh activist was spotted in four different Indian cities, but law enforcement is still unable to apprehend him. He has been successful in eluding authorities after a Punjabi state issued an arrest notice for him. According to a BBC story, a Punjab police operation conducted on March 28 in the village of Hoshiarpur proved fruitless because Mr. Singh could not be apprehended, leading to speculation that he might still be hiding in the Punjab. Since his popularity increased among those calling for a separate Sikh nation from India, Mr. Singh has come under fire. The first effort to detain Mr. Singh occurred on March 18, when he and his followers attacked a police station and demanded the release of his friend. This led to a fight between the police and Mr. Singh's supporters. Af...

 As Grant Bradburn takes over as head coach, the Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen former Pakistani head coach Mickey Arthur as the consultant team director, informed sources told Dawn late on Tuesday night. All six of the national team's coaches will be foreigners, according to the information acquired by Dawn. Four of them will join the national team before the commencement of the five T20 Internationals and as many One-day Internationals starting on April 14 at home against New Zealand. The national team already has two coaches on staff: Dri­kus Saaimon and Cliffe Deacon (physio) (strength and conditioning coach). The bowling coach will be former South African pacer Morne Morkel, and the batting coach will be Andrew Puttick. Bradburn is the new head coach, and Morkel will oversee bowling. Before the start of the series, Arthur—who led Pakistan to victory in the Champions Trophy in 2017—will pay a quick visit to brief his hand-selected coaching staff before returning to his role ...

 After losing to Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 International on Sunday, which gave their opponents a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-game series, Pakistan lamented their inability to adjust to the Sharjah conditions. Coming from the batting-friendly pitches that were laid at home during the Pakistan Super League, a new-look Pakistan side wilted for the second game running to give Afghanistan their first series triumph against a top-six ranked ICC team. But the experienced duo of Imad Wasim and stand-in skipper Shadab Khan, whose 67-run partnership for the sixth-wicket saw Pakistan post 130-6, said the newcomers in the side deserved more chances on the international stage. Imad, the top scorer for Pakistan with 64 not out, said after the game, "All the players have potential and I have made it to the team because of their performances." Pakistan struggled against Afghanistan's pace and spin on the slow wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the absenc...

 Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think the country is on the wrong path.  He moved from Punjab to Parliament. Humza Yousaf made history on Monday by becoming the first member of a minority group and a Muslim to win the hotly contested Scottish National Party leadership election. In an emotional acceptance speech, he paid tribute to his Pakistani grandparents who immigrated to Scotland from Mian Channu more than 60 years ago. He will soon take the oath of office as Scotland's First Minister, becoming the nation's first Muslim or Asian head of state. He described this milestone as sending "a clear message, that your colour of skin, your faith, is not a barrier to leading the country we all call home." Yousaf, 37, said shortly after it was revealed he had defeated his party colleagues Ash Regan and Kate Forbes. "As immigrants to this country, who knew barely a word of English, they could not have imagined their grandson would one day be on the cus...

 According to Indian media, the Indian Army fired three missiles incorrectly during a training exercise in Rajasthan's western Jaisalmer district's Pokharan ranges, raising concerns in the neighbourhood. According to India Today, the three surface-to-air missiles misfired during the shooting practise that was taking place at the Pokhran site. Although there were loud explosions when the missiles hit fields in several communities, there were no reports of casualties or property damage. A technical issue that occurred during the drill was blamed for the misfire. According to Lt Col Amitabh Sharma, a spokesman for the defence, an investigation has been opened, and appropriate further action would be taken, as reported by India Today. The article claims that while the third missile has not yet been found, the debris from two of the misfired missiles has been recovered. Teams from the Army and police are presently looking for the missing missile. It continued that three missiles wit...

 Might I suggest 2020's Sludge Life to you if, like me, you believe that life is far too short to waste on significant, self-congratulatory games (or people, for that matter)? It was once limited to the Epic Games Store, but roughly a year later it made its way to Steam, where you could purchase it for $15. But for now, as part of a promotion for the game's recently announced sequel, Sludge Life 2, you may download it for free (for a little period of time). For the cool price of fuck all, you can now purchase the game on Steam after it had a brief exclusive window on the Epic Games Shop. This game will be perfect for you if you played and appreciated the newly released High on Life. Hey, at least I'm recommending a game to you this time that isn't voiced by someone who has, to put it mildly, done some really despicable things. It's actually improbable that High on Life didn't get some inspiration from this game. Although though the soundtrack was created by sepa...

 Hours after New York prosecutors looking into his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated, former US President Donald Trump warned of possible "death & destruction" if he faces criminal charges. Since last Saturday, when Trump incorrectly predicted Alvin Bragg would be arrested three days later, he has been the target of a series of verbal insults on Trump's Truth Social media platform. In an attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the election of Democratic President Joe Biden, who defeated the Republican Trump by more than 7 million votes, Trump's supporters launched a deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Trump falsely claims that his defeat in 2020 was the result of fraud. What kind of person can accuse another person of a crime when it is clear to everyone that no crime has been committed and that the potential death and destruction caused by such a false charge could be disastrous for our nation? I...

 Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan, praised the team's first T20 triumph over Pakistan but noted that the front-line hitters must develop before the 50-over World Cup in India later in the year. With six wickets, Rashid and his teammates humiliated a revamped Pakistan in the opening T20 International played in Sharjah on Friday. Mohammad Nabi scored an unbeaten 38 in the low-scoring match to go along with his two wickets with the ball, and they were able to restrict the young Pakistani team, captained by Shadab Khan, to 92-9 and chase down the mark with 13 balls remaining. Rashid remarked after the victory, "It's a delight to win as we've always lost against them, sometimes by narrow margins. "We're happy about the victory and aim to keep up the momentum." Although Afghanistan slipped to a 27-3 deficit until Nabi saved them, the pursuit was not simple. The top order needs to play well in the current three-match series, according to Rashid, and keep ...

 Filmmaker Siddharth Anand, who recently produced the blockbusters "War" and "Pathaan," believes that India is on the rise. Siddharth Anand, the director of "War" and "Pathaan," believes that India can produce action comedies that are as popular as those in Hollywood. With his production company Marflix, the director, who is also a producer now, stated: "My goal with Marflix is to establish it as a production house that creates content on par with Hollywood. That is my goal with Fighter, and I'm enthusiastic about it. "I'm a proud Indian, and I believe we can produce action movies that are as successful as those produced by our Hollywood rivals," Siddharth Anand continued. I have always thought that the sky is the limit for our sector and that we are poised to consistently achieve greatness on a global scale. 'War' and 'Pathaan' director Siddharth Anand believes that India can produce action comedies that ar...

 An ex-Pakistani cricketer sparks new uproar by claiming that India won't travel to this country for the Asia Cup because they're terrified of losing. The argument over whether the Indian cricket squad would go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup gets more heated by the day. The argument over whether the Indian cricket squad would go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup gets more heated by the day. The ACC president Jay Shah wrote to the ICC last year to request a chance of a location for the Asia Cup. The World Cup was originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan, but the PCB objected to the idea that it had been floated and, in retribution, threatened to withdraw out later in the year. Since then, there has been back-and-forth between the two boards, but the BCCI has maintained its position despite Pakistan's insistence that they are eager to host India. In the Asia Cup in the UAE the previous year were Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. (Getty) In the Asia Cup in the UAE the previous year ...

 After being forced to monitor a US Navy ship for the second day in a row after it violated Chinese territorial waters near a disputed island in the South China Sea on Friday, the Chinese defence ministry warned the US military of "severe consequences" and threatened to take action. After being forced to monitor a US Navy ship for the second day in a row after it violated Chinese territorial waters near a disputed island in the South China Sea on Friday, the Chinese defence ministry warned the US military of "severe consequences" and threatened to take action. The USS Milius (DDG 69), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is seen conducting routine underway operations in the South China Sea on March 24, 2023, according to a photo provided by the US Navy. (AP) The USS Milius (DDG 69), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is seen conducting routine underway operations in the South China Sea on March 24, 2023, according to a photo provided by the...

A list of the world's wealthiest people revealed that more than 400 people, mostly from China, lost their billionaire title last year as a result of the global financial tightening, Covid-19 upheavals, and Beijing's crackdown on key digital businesses. The Hurun World Rich List 2023, which ranks business moguls with a minimum net worth of $1 billion, lost 229 billionaires from China, making up more than half of the 445 people who vanished from the list, the Hurun Report reported on Thursday. During that time, the second-largest economy in the world added 69 new billionaires to the list. The number of billionaires worldwide is down 8%, but their combined wealth is down 10%, according to Hurun Report founder and chairman Rupert Hoogewerf. He noted that 3,112 individuals made the list overall, down from 3,381 the year before. 229 of the 445 billionaires who vanished from the World Rich List in 2023 are Chinese. As of January 16, 2023, China still accounted for the majority of the ...

 A day after being sentenced to two years in prison in a defamation case involving the surname of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, the head of the opposition Congress party, was disqualified from office by India's parliament on Friday. A notice in the parliament stated that Gandhi "stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha," the lower house of parliament. Gandhi, 52, was found guilty for referring to robbers by the surname Modi in a 2019 address. Prior to the most recent general election, he made the remark while running for office. Gandhi was found guilty by a Gujarati court, which also gave him bail and postponed the sentence for one month. Gandhi has already complied with the court's decision, according to a close aide, and did not enter parliament on Friday during house proceedings. The Congress party's leaders declared that they were preparing to appeal the decision to a higher court. Pawan Khera, the party's national spokesperson, d...

 Australia defeated India by 21 runs on Wednesday to win the three-match One-day International series 2-1 thanks to the four wickets taken by leg-spinner Adam Zampa. Australia chose to bat, but they were bowled out for 269 in 49 overs on a sluggish pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after failing to capitalise on a promising start. Following a 2-1 loss in the four-test series, Australia's bowlers, headed by Zampa, performed an outstanding job protecting the target and knocked out India for 248 in 49.1 overs. Steve Smith, who led Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins, who stayed in Sydney to be with his mother who passed away last month, stated, "It's been an enjoyable tour." "The spinners bowled superbly, they did an excellent job." Although Ashton Agar, a fellow spinner, was named player of the match, Virat Kohli, whose 54 was the highest score by a batsman from either side, and Suryakumar Yadav were both dismissed in quick succession by Zampa. For the h...

 Mesut Ozil, a World Cup champion, announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. He has played for Germany at the international level and for Real Madrid and Arsenal at the club level. The 34-year-old sadly left the international stage after the Germans were eliminated from the 2018 tournament in Russia. He had assisted Germany to victory in Brazil in 2014. The attacking midfielder announced his immediate retirement from professional football after giving it some thought. "I've had the honour of playing for my country's national football team for almost 17 years, and I'm tremendously grateful for the chance. But it has been increasingly obvious in recent weeks and months that it is time to quit the major stage of football after also experiencing some injuries. Before transferring to Werder Bremen, Ozil began his senior career at Schalke 04 in Germany. While of Turkish origin, he was born in the German city of Gelsenkirchen. He played on some of football's bi...

 For a speech he gave in 2019 in which he said that robbers go by the surname Modi, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was convicted guilty of defamation on Thursday and given a two-year prison sentence. Gandhi attended the court hearing in Surat, which is located in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bail was granted, and the punishment was suspended for a month. Following a speech during the 2019 general election in which he mentioned the surname Modi and questioned how all thieves got the surname, a politician of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed the criminal defamation lawsuit against Gandhi. "The court ruled that Rahul Gandhi's remark was defamatory. In accordance with IPC section 499 read with 500, the court judged him guilty. He was given a two-year prison term, according to Ketan Reshamwala, the complainant Purnesh Modi's attorney. Gandhi said in court that he had made the remark to draw attention to corruption rather than to disparage...