Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, the People’s Republic of China, ended in the second round on Thursday. Up against China’s Wang Zhi Yi, the current …
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Sports & Inspiration
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Sports & Inspiration
Best bowling figures in women’s T20 cricket: Brazil’s Laura Cardoso leads the charts
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWomen’s T20 cricket has witnessed some sensational instances of individual brilliance with the ball, where bowlers have gone through the opposition’s batting line-up like a hot knife through butter. None, however, …
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Sports & Inspiration
Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Hansika Lamba, Neha win bronze medals; Meenakshi Goyat to fight for gold
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHansika Lamba and Neha won bronze medals in the women’s 55kg and 59kg freestyle categories, respectively, at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday. In the 55kg division, Hansika Lamba beat Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy …
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Education & Innovation
Busy Day of Space Science and Lab Maintenance Greets Station Crew
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauA packed schedule filled with numerous science objectives and critical lab maintenance tasks greeted the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. Meanwhile, the orbital residents await the next U.S. cargo …
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Economy & Development
IMF Completes Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe on the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Slavi Slavov, Mission Chief for São Tomé and Príncipe, held meetings in São Tomé during March 26-April 8, 2026, …
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Economy & Development
Kyrgyz Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Consultation Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Dmitry Gershenson conducted discussions for the 2026 Article IV consultation with the authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic during March 18 …
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Economy & Development
IMF Holds Informal Board Briefing on Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, and Tunisia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: In line with the standard procedures for members whose Article IV consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are delayed, on April 9, 2026 the Executive Board was briefed by …
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Economy & Development
From Shared History to Shared Futures: How HBCU–Africa Partnerships Can Advance Jobs and Economic Mobility
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAt a moment when global attention is rightly focused on jobs—on how people access work, build livelihoods, and participate in the economy—we must ask a more foundational question: What kinds …
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Economy & Development
World Bank: Mongolia’s Economy Stays Resilient but Faces Rising Uncertainty
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauULAANBAATAR, April 9, 2026 — Mongolia’s economy is projected to grow at 5.0 percent in 2026, as mining and agricultural output normalizes following a strong 2025 performance, according to the latest Mongolia Economic …
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Sports & Inspiration
Golf: With third Masters title in sight, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler turns focus inward at 2026 edition
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs history beckons Scottie Scheffler again this week at Augusta National, the Olympic golf champion is instead focused on all the ways he’s just like the rest of us. “I don’t feel any different than …