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Sports ministry scrambles to save face, 'may award' Manu Khel Ratna

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Manu Bhaker’s exclusion from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award list has sparked controversy, prompting the sports ministry to consider using executive powers to nominate her. Despite her historic Olympic achievements and several international medals, the selection committee overlooked her. The National Sports Awards scheme's provisions might be invoked to address this oversight.

Binance backs Thaksin's Bitcoin proposal

BangkokPost.com 

Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal for a pilot Bitcoin payment project is a positive step to boost Thailand's competitiveness and attractiveness to tech-savvy visitors, but it first needs the Bank of Thailand to thoroughly study the risks of such a move, says the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's leading cryptocurrency platform.

Joey Manu scores try on pro rugby debut but denied win by ex-Wallabies No.10

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Two-time NRL premiership winner Joey Manu has scored a try but was denied a winning start to his career in Japan Rugby League One after an injury-time dropped goal by ex-Wallabies No.10 Bernard Foley secured Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay a dramatic 30-27 win over Verblitz in Tokyo. Earlier on Sunday, Foley had been unable to buy []

Ilona Maher is changing rugby forever - heres why you should pay attention to her

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Earlier this month, the Wallaroos fixtures for 2025 were announced, with Jo Yapps side set to play seven fixtures before they head to England to take part in the World Cup. However, while interacting on social media about the news, a question came up about a particular player who is likely to play the Wallaroos []

All Blacks star's head hit sparks wild Mack Hansen ref rant

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Australian-born Ireland international Mack Hansen could be in hot water after a sustained rant over the officiating of his club side Connacht following a high hit from All Black Jordie Barrett on Hansens Test teammate Bundee Aki on the weekend. The incident happened as Barretts Leinster beat Connacht 20-12 on Sunday (AEDT). Barrett escaped sanction []

Holy Year about to start in Rome

Voice of America 

Pope Francis formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving ancient church tradition encouraging faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany

Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline - The New York Times

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  1. Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline  The New York Times
  2. Report: Israel demands 11 male hostages be among those freed in first stage of deal  The Times of Israel
  3. Gaza ceasefire talks 90% complete, Palestinian official tells BBC  BBC.com
  4. Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points  The Associated Press
  5. Some gaps have narrowed in elusive Gaza ceasefire deal, sides say  Reuters