President Trump engaged in a prolonged handshake with France's First Lady Brigitte Macron at the G7 summit, lasting 13 seconds, contrasting with a brief greeting with President Macron. This interaction occurred after Trump had previously mocked the French couple's relationship.
India's women's cricket team maintained a 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan during their T20 World Cup match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana avoided handshakes at the toss. Pakistan's coach Wahab Riaz commented on the trend, stating it won't make a big difference.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs as India restricted Pakistan to 107/8.
India and Pakistan cricket captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss before their T20 World Cup match. This follows a 'no-handshake' policy adopted by Indian teams since last year's Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
India's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not shake hands with Pakistan's Fatima Sana at the T20 World Cup toss, continuing a 'no handshake' policy initiated after a terror attack. Both players focused on cricket during pre-match discussions.
Streamer IShowSpeed went viral after unexpected encounters with Travis Scott and Paul Pogba during the Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup match at MetLife Stadium. Clips of the interactions, particularly with Scott, circulated widely online, generating numerous fan reactions and memes.
The relationship between US President Trump and French President Macron, which began with a notable handshake in 2017, has evolved from a perceived friendship to open disagreements on issues like tariffs, Ukraine, and the Iran war. Tensions are expected to be on display at the upcoming G7 summit in France.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was warmly welcomed in Pyongyang by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with a red-carpet ceremony, 21-gun salute, and joint military parade, emphasizing the 'eternal friendship' between the two nations.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam final at the French Open. The match was tense, with no post-match handshake, and fans displayed Ukrainian flags.
Jessica Head, wife of Australian cricketer Travis Head, has revealed she and her family are facing online abuse from Indian fans following a heated on-field exchange between Head and Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 match. She described the incident as a repeat of abuse faced after the 2023 World Cup final.
Travis Head's wife Jessica revealed she and her family are facing online abuse from Indian cricket fans following a heated on-field exchange between Head and Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 match. This echoes similar abuse after the 2023 World Cup final.
Travis Head's wife, Jessica, reported renewed online abuse from Indian cricket fans following a viral IPL 2026 incident involving Virat Kohli. Hateful messages targeted the couple, their friends, and family, echoing past abuse after major cricket finals.
Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarnyi refused to shake hands with Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov before a PSG friendly match, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The players have a strained relationship despite playing together.
Virat Kohli and Travis Head exchanged heated words during an IPL match. Kohli refused to shake Head's hand after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, and also made a mocking gesture related to Head's 'impact player' status.
Irfan Pathan commented on the on-field clash between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during an IPL match, stating Kohli embraces an "Australian-style intensity." The incident, which included a post-match handshake snub, became a major talking point.
Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during an IPL 2026 match, escalating to a post-game handshake snub. Kohli, after a verbal exchange, ignored Head's outstretched hand following Sunrisers Hyderabad's victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Tempers flared between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during an IPL 2026 match. After a verbal exchange on the field, Kohli refused to shake Head's hand during the post-match ceremony, despite greeting other players warmly.
Virat Kohli and Travis Head had a tense exchange during an IPL match, escalating to Kohli ignoring Head during the post-match handshake. Despite the loss, RCB secured a top-two finish.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a state visit aimed at strengthening the partnership between Russia and China. He was greeted with a formal reception and will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
Leaders from Hong Kong and China celebrated the opening of the Bank of China Tower, the territory's tallest building, on May 18, 1990. Despite recent acrimony, officials expressed confidence in future cooperation.
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit in Beijing focused on managing tensions and strategic stability between the two largest economies, with scrutiny on their personal dynamics.
Tazara has secured a US$1.4 billion investment from China's CCECC to establish a Chinese-controlled logistics chain from mining pits to Dar es Salaam port. Meanwhile, officials from Angola, DRC and Zambia are working to achieve interoperability, linking the Atlantic port of Lobito with Indian Ocean ports at Dar es Salaam and Mozambique.
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk backflips after beating Russian Mirra Andreeva in the Madrid Open women's final.
