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Ashwin shoots down idea of second-string Indian T20I team made using IPL stars

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:59:51 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin shot down the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, saying that the caps of the national side at the senior-most level cannot be 'distributed for free' and instead there should be 'A' team tours happening to give players more exposure.

Ashwin was speaking on 'Ash Ki Baat', amid the media reports of the id

Zimbabwe gold-backed currency undervalued against dollar - central bank

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:14 GMT

The ZiG should be trading at around 15 to the greenback, rather than the official rate of about 25, Reserve Bank chief John Mushayavanhu has said

Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency (ZiG) is undervalued by nearly half and should be trading much stronger against the US dollar, the southern African nation's central bank has

Foreign envoys tour Hebei in north China, seek business ties, urban innovation insights

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:16:43 GMT

SHIJIAZHUANG, April 19 (Xinhua) -- A group of ambassadors, representatives and senior diplomats from 24 countries and international organizations, including Argentina, Jordan and Slovakia, visited north China's Hebei Province from April 14 to 16 at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The tour focused on the region's industrial innovation, traditional culture and urban development.

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UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Zimbabwe on Independence Day

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:03:33 GMT

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Min

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDY

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:45:15 GMT

(260417) -- HARARE, April 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend a language class at a Chinese language school in Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zimbabwean youth build bridges with China through language" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

Australia to tour Bangladesh for six-match white-ball series in June

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:04:27 GMT

Sydney [Australia], April 17 (ANI): The Australia cricket team will play six white-ball matches, three ODIs and three T20Is, across 13 days during their limited-overs tour of Bangladesh in June.

The ODIs will take place on June 9, 11 and 14 in Dhaka before the T20Is are held on June 17, 19 and 21 in Chattogram. Australia will end a 15-year gap between one-day matches in Bangladesh this winter, as per the cricket.

African nation ranks second globally for highest fuel prices data

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:44 GMT

Malawi tops Africa and is behind only Hong Kong globally, according to GlobalPetrolPrices

Malawi has recorded the highest gasoline prices in Africa and the second highest globally, reaching $3.84 per liter as of Monday, according to data from analytical portal GlobalPetrolPrices.

The southeastern African nation also leads the continent in diesel prices, with fuel costing $3.85 per liter. Ma

Wearable exoskeleton helps Zimbabwean merchant walk at Canton Fair

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:45:30 GMT

A Zimbabwean merchant using crutches walked normally at the 139th Canton Fair -- thanks to a wearable exoskeleton. He bought it on the spot and now aims to bring the technology to Africa. Innovation meets opportunity. #CantonFair #exoskeleton #robotics

Zimbabwe marks 46th independence anniversary

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:45:14 GMT

HARARE, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday led the nation in celebrating its 46th independence anniversary, calling for unity to achieve the country's "Vision 2030" goal of becoming an upper-middle-income economy.

In his national address at Maphisa Stadium, Matabeleland South Province, Mnangagwa noted post-independence progress in various sectors of the country's economy, in

Across China: Foreign envoys tour Hebei in north China, seek business ties, urban innovation insights

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:45:40 GMT

SHIJIAZHUANG, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A group of ambassadors, representatives and senior diplomats from 24 countries and international organizations, including Argentina, Jordan and Slovakia, visited north China's Hebei Province from April 14 to 16 at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The tour focused on the region's industrial innovation, traditional culture and urban development.

At a busi

Feature: Zimbabwean youth build bridges with China through language

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:40 GMT

HARARE, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Inside a classroom in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, the rhythmic sounds of Mandarin are punctuated by bursts of applause as a student finished singing a Chinese song, turning a routine lesson into a lively cultural moment.

The activity at Zimgro Language Consultancy on Thursday is part of events leading up to the United Nations Chinese Language Day. In a year designated as the 202

IMF approves 10-month Staff Monitored Program for Zimbabwe

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:45:36 GMT

HARARE, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) management on Thursday approved a 10-month Staff Monitored Program (SMP) for Zimbabwe, aimed at anchoring macroeconomic stability and advancing the country's re-engagement with the international community.

The program is designed to help Zimbabwean authorities build a credible track record of policy implementation. This serves as a critical stepp

18 killed in Zimbabwe vehicle fire

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:16:00 GMT

HARARE, April 16 (Xinhua) -- About 18 people were killed in southern Zimbabwe on Thursday afternoon after a commuter omnibus caught fire, police said in a statement posted on social media platform X.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police said the incident occurred between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. local time along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road. The vehicle caught fire and exploded between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate.

Index Exchange Welcomes DSPs into New Cloud Infra, Bringing Bidders Closer to Ad Inventory

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:10:59 GMT

Index Exchange Welcomes DSPs into New Cloud Infra, Bringing Bidders Closer to Ad Inventory

Canadian Survey of Consumer ExpectationsFirst Quarter of 2026 - Bank of Canada

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:45:18 GMT

Canadian Survey of Consumer ExpectationsFirst Quarter of 2026 - Bank of Canada

Business Outlook SurveyFirst Quarter of 2026 - Bank of Canada

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:34 GMT

Business Outlook SurveyFirst Quarter of 2026 - Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada announces the appointment of two Deputy Governors - Bank of Canada

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:15 GMT

Bank of Canada announces the appointment of two Deputy Governors - Bank of Canada

Tesco confirm when new Tesco Express store for Elgin will open

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:03:30 GMT

Tesco confirm when new Tesco Express store for Elgin will open

Gallo's Britt West on Fixing Wine's Relevance Problem and Recruiting the Next Generation

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:34:32 GMT

Gallo's Britt West on Fixing Wine's Relevance Problem and Recruiting the Next Generation

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must stay in its lane to maintain independence

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:41:34 GMT

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must stay in its lane to maintain independence

PNB Housing Finance gives 18-20% growth guidance in FY27

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:38:42 GMT

PNB Housing Finance gives 18-20% growth guidance in FY27

DBS Aspire India Launch - Premium Banking for Emerging Affluent Segment

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:36:52 GMT

DBS Aspire India Launch - Premium Banking for Emerging Affluent Segment

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:35:44 GMT

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays

RBI allows NDF contracts to clients, rebooking of related party trades

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:35:28 GMT

RBI allows NDF contracts to clients, rebooking of related party trades

Alabama family of four killed in South Carolina plane crash while returning home

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:06:54 GMT

Alabama family of four killed in South Carolina plane crash while returning home

Inside Coachellas Off-Site Events That Are Rewriting the Festivals Landscape

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:34:23 GMT

Inside Coachellas Off-Site Events That Are Rewriting the Festivals Landscape

Marketers Need to Stop Chasing Data and Start Harnessing Audience Signals

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:32:41 GMT

Marketers Need to Stop Chasing Data and Start Harnessing Audience Signals

If Comments Are the New Frontline, How Is Your Brand Showing Up?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:03:50 GMT

If Comments Are the New Frontline, How Is Your Brand Showing Up?

Social Media Marketing Enters Its AI Intelligence Era

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:02:35 GMT

Social Media Marketing Enters Its AI Intelligence Era

Consumers Are Taking a New Purchase Journey on Social

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:02:17 GMT

Consumers Are Taking a New Purchase Journey on Social

What Social Media Success Looks Like in a Post-Follower World

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:10:21 GMT

What Social Media Success Looks Like in a Post-Follower World

6 Coachella Brand Activations That Were Actually Worth Waiting in Line For

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:08:47 GMT

6 Coachella Brand Activations That Were Actually Worth Waiting in Line For

EXCLUSIVE- Leaked Deck Reveals StackAdapts Playbook for ChatGPT Ads

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:04:27 GMT

EXCLUSIVE- Leaked Deck Reveals StackAdapts Playbook for ChatGPT Ads

Jellyfish Wants You to Use Large Language Models to Plan Your Ad Buys

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:15 GMT

Jellyfish Wants You to Use Large Language Models to Plan Your Ad Buys

Types of news Americans seek out or come across by chance - Pew Research Center

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:08:26 GMT

Types of news Americans seek out or come across by chance - Pew Research Center

Entries Are Now Open for ADWEEK Team Visionary Awards 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:05:53 GMT

Entries Are Now Open for ADWEEK Team Visionary Awards 2026

ADWEEK Sports Marketing MVPs 2026 Entries Now Open

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:05:13 GMT

ADWEEK Sports Marketing MVPs 2026 Entries Now Open

Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:14:25 GMT

Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related

Nearly 300 firearms confiscated in San Marcos take-back event

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:11:11 GMT

Nearly 300 firearms confiscated in San Marcos take-back event

Cocaine and meth stashes worth nearly $3 million seized in Otay Mesa

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:09:05 GMT

Cocaine and meth stashes worth nearly $3 million seized in Otay Mesa

Central bankers, politicians warn of global risks as Iran war drags on

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:12:24 GMT

Central bankers, politicians warn of global risks as Iran war drags on

Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:10:11 GMT

Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:07:16 GMT

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Focus on Partnerships, Not Paychecks- Why Agencies Must Reinvent Themselves

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:33:36 GMT

Focus on Partnerships, Not Paychecks- Why Agencies Must Reinvent Themselves

Casper Returns to Advertising With Daymares You Can Finally Sleep Off

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:35:43 GMT

Casper Returns to Advertising With Daymares You Can Finally Sleep Off

Qube, Worley join warning calls on earnings as war drags on

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:42:01 GMT

Qube, Worley join warning calls on earnings as war drags on