Kevin Pietersen posted an emotional message in Hindi, asking India to stay safe and be careful even as the country continues to battle the second Covid-19 wave. Kevin Pietersen prays for safety of people in India: Kripya surakshit rahein (@KP24 Instagram Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Kevin Pietersen urges Indians to stay safe and careful Pietersen prayed for…

On May 5, Health Canada approved a Covid-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12-15 years. The United States Food and Drug Administration quickly followed suit, and other countries are likely to do the same. Similar approvals for younger children are on the horizon. This is very welcome news. It will not be possible to…

Rafael Nadal has raised doubts about his participation in this year’s Tokyo Olympics amid the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that he cannot give a clear answer until he organizes his schedule for the year. Tokyo 2020: Rafael Nadal casts doubts over Olympic participation. (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Nadal has raised doubts about his participation in Tokyo Olympics…

Pakistan, keen to exit from the grey list of the FATF, is set to introduce new rules relating to anti-money laundering cases and change the prosecution process to meet its remaining tough conditions, a media report said on Monday. Pakistan was put on the grey list by the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the…

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria believes that Mumbai Indians spinner Rahul Chahar would have added another dimension to India’s attack for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Kaneria said that India has missed a trick by not picking a wrist spinner for the World Test Championship final. Last week, BCCI announced a 20-member…

Hamas militants fired a large barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday, including one that set off air raid sirens as far away as Jerusalem, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli police at a flashpoint religious site in the contested holy city. The early evening attack drastically escalated what already are…

Manchester City were crowned as the Premier League champions after Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday. Manchester United lost 2-1 to Leicester City. (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday Manchester United were beaten 2-1 at home by Leicester City City are 10 points clear…

Covid-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as US regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall. Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues…

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after the three Tests, including the World Test Championship final against India, on their upcoming England tour. Watling, 35, has played 73 Tests, 28 ODIs and 5 T20Is for the BlackCaps. BJ Watling has been one of the pillars of the…

With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. The trip home for the robotic prospector, Osiris-Rex, will take two years. Osiris-Rex reached asteroid Bennu in 2018 and spent two years flying…