Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi Capitals for 75 before romping to a nine-wicket victory in the IPL on Monday.Kumar and Hazlewood took three wickets each in the first four overs to reduce Delhi to 8-6 and effectively end the game as a contest almost immediately.AdvertisementDelhi avoided the tournament’s lowest-ever total of 49 and also scraped past their own low of 66 before being bowled out in 16.3 overs.”Even I don’t know what happened,” said Delhi skipper Axar Patel. “That’s why they say you have to be on your toes…
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — A suspect has been brought back to the United States after fleeing to Indonesia following the alleged killing of a man at a Sonic Drive-In three months ago.Anthony Prioleau, 20, of Summerville, attempted to flee the country after allegedly shooting and killing 18-year-old Kymani Baker on Jan. 9.Police say they learned that Prioleau left the state for Washington, D.C., exactly a week after the shooting. He then allegedly obtained a temporary passport and traveled to New York City, where he boarded an international flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport heading for Jakarta, Indonesia, Hirsch said.The…
Leadership in today’s agency landscape requires more than creative vision—it demands adaptability, empathy, and the courage to rethink long-held assumptions. For Hui Tsin Yee, CEO of TBWA\ Kuala Lumpur, the past seven years have been a period of reflection and evolution as both the agency and the broader industry navigated constant change. From redefining what disruption means in practice to building cultures where creative ambition and business performance move in tandem, Hui’s leadership approach has steadily shifted toward a balance of conviction and compassion. In this edition of Agency Leadership Decoded, she shares how her philosophy has evolved—and what it…
India has set itself an ambitious goal: to become a fully developed nation by 2047, the centenary of its independence. The momentum is real. India is one of the fastest-growing major economies and already ranks among the world’s five largest. But achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat will hinge on one decisive factor: jobs. Over the next decade, India will add more working-age people to the global economy than any other country. If it can harness this demographic dividend, it could unlock faster growth and broader prosperity. Failing to do so risks leaving millions of young people without meaningful economic opportunity. The challenge is already visible. Youth make up the majority of India’s unemployed, and many struggle to transition from education into work. Meanwhile, employers often report difficulty finding workers with the right skills. That mismatch…
Brahma Chellaney, Taipei Times What began on Feb. 28 as a military campaign against Iran quickly became the largest energy-supply disruption in modern times. Unlike the oil crises of the 1970s, which stemmed from producer-led embargoes, US President Donald Trump is the first leader in modern history to trigger a cascading global energy crisis through direct military action. In the process, Trump has also laid bare Taiwan’s strategic and economic fragilities, offering Beijing a real-time tutorial in how to exploit them. Repairing the damage to Persian Gulf oil and gas infrastructure could take years, suggesting that elevated energy prices are…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory in the emirate on Monday.During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE “continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for advanced food industries through innovation, stronger production chains, and boosting the competitiveness of national products”, reported state news agency Wam.The dates industry is part of the UAE’s identity and heritage, and its development reflects a vision of turning resources into sustainable opportunities, Sheikh Mohammed said.Last week, the Dubai Ruler announced a date factory is to be built in the emirate to support malnourished…
69th Festival of Sport Swimming Time Trial (2026) April 11-12, 2026 Hong Kong Long Course Meters (50 meters), Prelims/Finals Full Meet Results A trio of Hong Kong Records fell earlier this month at the 69th Festival of Sport. While labeled a “time trial,” the meet is a full blown and important national meet with prelims and finals. Cheuk Tung Natalie Kan was the best of those record-breaking performers, clocking a 26.34 in prelims of the 50 fly before a 26.50 to win in finals. Both swims were under the old National Record of 26.55 set at this same meet in…
More needs to be done to accurately portray life in the Gulf, a conference in Dubai heard on Monday.There is a need to counter a negative perception of the GCC region, and that will not be achieved unless there is a long-term strategy in place to get an accurate message out, guests at the Gulf Creators event in Dubai on Monday were told. The conference, which drew more than 1,000 media professionals, influencers and content creators, heard how only a small fraction of recent stories about the region painted it in a positive light.The importance of emphasising the positive aspects…
What Did IG Securities Disclose? IG Securities, the Japan-based arm of IG Group, disclosed that it had improperly handled customer data classified as “specific personal information,” including Japan’s national identification number system, known as My Number. The company said the issue did not involve a confirmed external breach. Instead, the incident stemmed from internal data handling practices and the actions of IG Markets Limited, an affiliated entity that was acting as an external contractor. IG Securities said customer data was processed and stored in ways that did not align with internal controls or prior approvals, raising questions over how personal…
Visitors view an art work during an exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. An art exhibition “Homage to the Virtuosos: From Leonardo da Vinci to Caravaggio — Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance” opens to the public here on Monday. This exhibition displays 36 masterpieces by more than 20 renowned Italian artists from the 15th to the 17th centuries, including Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Most of the works are on display in China for the first time. (Xinhua/Li He)Visitors view an art work during an exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, April 27, 2026. An art…