<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Rest of World News:  Latest News from Asia, Africa, Australia &amp; New Zealand | World News - Times of India</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/671314.cms</link><description>International World News. Get the top latest and breaking International world news from Asia, Africa, Australia &amp; New Zealand on Political news, Political leaders, Defence, Economy, Global Crises news and more at Times of India.</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-04T22:49:59+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/671314.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Mon, 04 May 2026 22:49:59 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Rest of World News:  Latest News from Asia, Africa, Australia &amp; New Zealand | World News - Times of India</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/671314.cms</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130737417.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/quote-of-the-day-by-mahatma-gandhi-the-greatness-of-a-nation-and-its-moral-progress-can-be-judged-by-the-way-its-animals-are-treated-/articleshow/130737417.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/quote-of-the-day-by-mahatma-gandhi-the-greatness-of-a-nation-and-its-moral-progress-can-be-judged-by-the-way-its-animals-are-treated-/articleshow/130737417.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T00:00:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130737554,imgsize-76076.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major red card rule for 2026 World Cup: Mouth-covering and walking off now lead to instant dismissal!]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130683000.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup will introduce two new disciplinary rules: players covering their mouths during confrontations could face red cards, and immediate dismissals will follow if players walk off the pitch in protest. These changes, prompted by recent incidents, aim to address player behavior and will be evaluated before potentially becoming permanent additions to global football regulations.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/major-red-card-rule-for-2026-world-cup-mouth-covering-and-walking-off-now-lead-to-instant-dismissal/articleshow/130683000.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/major-red-card-rule-for-2026-world-cup-mouth-covering-and-walking-off-now-lead-to-instant-dismissal/articleshow/130683000.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T23:23:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130683950,imgsize-899741.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC apologises after power outage cuts World Snooker Championship semi-final live, switches to nature show]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130684196.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[A power outage at the Crucible Theatre interrupted BBC’s live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship semi-final between Mark Allen and Wu Yize for 12 minutes. BBC issued an apology, and despite the disruption, Allen regained his focus, leveling the match. The semi-final remains tightly contested heading into the final sessions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/bbc-apologises-after-power-outage-cuts-world-snooker-championship-semi-final-live-switches-to-nature-show/articleshow/130684196.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/bbc-apologises-after-power-outage-cuts-world-snooker-championship-semi-final-live-switches-to-nature-show/articleshow/130684196.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-02T01:07:12+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130688837,imgsize-96464.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah’s shock European U-Turn: Is he turning his back on Saudi millions for one last act in Europe?]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130678203.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[As Mohamed Salah prepares to leave Liverpool FC, a Saudi Pro League move is no longer certain. Talks with Turkish club Fenerbahçe and his preference to stay in Europe have shifted expectations, with negotiations paused but ongoing, and his next move still open heading into a decisive summer transfer window and World Cup preparation period ahead.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/salahs-shock-european-u-turn-is-he-turning-his-back-on-saudi-millions-for-one-last-act-in-europe/articleshow/130678203.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/salahs-shock-european-u-turn-is-he-turning-his-back-on-saudi-millions-for-one-last-act-in-europe/articleshow/130678203.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T20:38:28+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130680948,imgsize-110168.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona’s El Clásico kit gets Olivia Rodrigo treatment in Spotify collab; 11 hand-signed jerseys up to $3,500]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130676427.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Barcelona will turn El Clásico against Real Madrid on May 10 into another Spotify-led crossover moment, with Olivia Rodrigo’s logo featured on a special-edition shirt. The campaign extends the club’s ongoing artist series since 2022, spanning both men’s and women’s teams, live performances, and limited merchandise, blending football, music, and commercial storytelling around one of the sport’s biggest fixtures.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/barcelonas-el-clsico-kit-gets-olivia-rodrigo-treatment-in-spotify-collab-11-hand-signed-jerseys-up-to-3500/articleshow/130676427.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/barcelonas-el-clsico-kit-gets-olivia-rodrigo-treatment-in-spotify-collab-11-hand-signed-jerseys-up-to-3500/articleshow/130676427.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T17:40:29+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130677740,imgsize-1122445.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA push US government into sweeping tax agreement covering all 48 World Cup teams ahead of tournament]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130674863.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[FIFA is poised to secure federal tax exemptions for teams at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, easing a major financial concern for participating nations. However, uneven state and city taxes still leave disparities, particularly affecting smaller associations, meaning the tournament’s financial landscape remains complex despite progress in negotiations with US authorities.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/fifa-push-us-government-into-sweeping-tax-agreement-covering-all-48-world-cup-teams-ahead-of-tournament/articleshow/130674863.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/fifa-push-us-government-into-sweeping-tax-agreement-covering-all-48-world-cup-teams-ahead-of-tournament/articleshow/130674863.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T16:25:13+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130676104,imgsize-68298.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I have five’: Ronaldo shuts down disrespect after problematic post-match drama in Al Nassr vs Al Ahli]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130647838.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr to a crucial 2–0 win over Al Ahli, scoring the opener before tensions took over the match. Confrontations involving Merih Demiral, post-match accusations, and Ronaldo’s pointed response to fans shifted focus beyond the result, highlighting both a fierce rivalry and wider issues around refereeing and the league’s image.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/i-have-five-ronaldo-shuts-down-disrespect-after-problematic-post-match-drama-in-al-nassr-vs-al-ahli/articleshow/130647838.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/i-have-five-ronaldo-shuts-down-disrespect-after-problematic-post-match-drama-in-al-nassr-vs-al-ahli/articleshow/130647838.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T01:47:02+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130651400,imgsize-1097492.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quote of the day by German philosopher Immanuel Kant: “One who makes himself a worm cannot complain afterwards if people step on him.”]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130643342.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/quote-of-the-day-by-german-philosopher-immanuel-kant-one-who-makes-himself-a-worm-cannot-complain-afterwards-if-people-step-on-him-/articleshow/130643342.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/quote-of-the-day-by-german-philosopher-immanuel-kant-one-who-makes-himself-a-worm-cannot-complain-afterwards-if-people-step-on-him-/articleshow/130643342.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T22:28:46+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130643454,imgsize-31130.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1 to return in 2027 to country absent from calendar since 2021 under new multi-year agreement]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130625070.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 under a multi-year agreement confirmed on April 24, keeping Istanbul Park on the schedule through 2031. The move restores a circuit last used in 2021, known for its demanding layout and iconic Turn 8, as F1 continues reshaping its calendar with global expansion and venue changes.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/f1-to-return-in-2027-to-country-absent-from-calendar-since-2021-under-new-multi-year-agreement/articleshow/130625070.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/f1-to-return-in-2027-to-country-absent-from-calendar-since-2021-under-new-multi-year-agreement/articleshow/130625070.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T17:00:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130626622,imgsize-1220493.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Ronaldo: João Cancelo set for historic record no player has ever achieved if Barca win La Liga]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130626870.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[João Cancelo is on the brink of a unique European football milestone, with a potential La Liga title at Barcelona set to make him the first player to win four of Europe’s “Big Five” leagues. Having already lifted trophies in Italy, England and Germany, the achievement would surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s cross-league record and underline Cancelo’s unusual, globe-spanning career path.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/forget-ronaldo-joo-cancelo-set-for-historic-record-no-player-has-ever-achieved-if-barca-win-la-liga/articleshow/130626870.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/forget-ronaldo-joo-cancelo-set-for-historic-record-no-player-has-ever-achieved-if-barca-win-la-liga/articleshow/130626870.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T20:00:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130631222,imgsize-891838.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most decorated woman athlete with seven Olympic golds planning stunning LA28 comeback at 42]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130631860.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Allyson Felix is targeting a remarkable Olympic return at Los Angeles 2028, driven by the pull of competing at home rather than expectations of success. The most decorated woman in track and field history is balancing family life with a measured comeback attempt, aiming to test her limits once more, even as she openly acknowledges the challenges of returning at 42.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/most-decorated-woman-athlete-with-seven-olympic-golds-planning-stunning-la28-comeback-at-42/articleshow/130631860.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/most-decorated-woman-athlete-with-seven-olympic-golds-planning-stunning-la28-comeback-at-42/articleshow/130631860.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T17:43:36+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130633371,imgsize-99486.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Iron Man’ Rodtang suffers rare second KO loss in retirement clash with fighter he previously beat in 80 secs]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130624198.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Takeru Segawa ended his career with a fifth-round stoppage of Rodtang “Iron Man” Jitmuangnon at ONE Samurai 1, claiming the interim flyweight kickboxing world title. The win avenged his 80-second knockout loss a year earlier, capping a 46–5 career. The bout saw Takeru overcome early pressure before dropping and finishing Rodtang in a dramatic reversal.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/iron-man-rodtang-suffers-rare-second-ko-loss-in-retirement-clash-with-fighter-he-previously-beat-in-80-secs/articleshow/130624198.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/iron-man-rodtang-suffers-rare-second-ko-loss-in-retirement-clash-with-fighter-he-previously-beat-in-80-secs/articleshow/130624198.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T18:00:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130624221,imgsize-1057654.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Diavik mine makes stunning 158-carat diamond discovery just before shutdown]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130613714.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/canadas-diavik-mine-makes-stunning-158-carat-diamond-discovery-just-before-shutdown/articleshow/130613714.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/canadas-diavik-mine-makes-stunning-158-carat-diamond-discovery-just-before-shutdown/articleshow/130613714.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T09:00:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130613711,imgsize-91466.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Marathon winner’s massive payday revealed as he names first purchase after historic run]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130616518.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Sebastian Sawe’s record-breaking London Marathon run has delivered a life-changing payday, with prize money and bonuses pushing his earnings toward seven figures. The Kenyan star has already outlined how he plans to use it, focusing on building a home, buying a car for his family and supporting his local community, turning sporting success into lasting impact beyond the race.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/london-marathon-winners-massive-payday-revealed-as-he-names-first-purchase-after-historic-run/articleshow/130616518.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/london-marathon-winners-massive-payday-revealed-as-he-names-first-purchase-after-historic-run/articleshow/130616518.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T00:49:28+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130617070,imgsize-111062.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump halts speech in awkward moment to praise Rory McIlroy’s Masters win at White House dinner]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130612806.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[At a White House state dinner, Donald Trump broke from his prepared speech to publicly praise Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph, creating an unscripted moment that briefly disrupted the evening’s formal tone. Yet despite Trump’s enthusiasm, McIlroy will skip the upcoming Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, opting instead for rest before returning ahead of the PGA Championship.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/trump-halts-speech-in-awkward-moment-to-praise-rory-mcilroys-masters-win-at-white-house-dinner/articleshow/130612806.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/trump-halts-speech-in-awkward-moment-to-praise-rory-mcilroys-masters-win-at-white-house-dinner/articleshow/130612806.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T22:44:55+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130613894,imgsize-758037.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not proper football’: Fans blast Piers Morgan after savage take on PSG vs Bayern epic nine-goal thriller]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130606150.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[A chaotic 5–4 Champions League thriller between PSG and Bayern has reignited debate over football’s identity, with pundits praising the relentless attacking display while critics, including Piers Morgan, dismissed it as defensively reckless. As Arsenal’s structured, control-heavy style under Mikel Arteta comes under comparison, the match has sharpened a wider argument over whether spectacle or discipline defines elite football success.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/not-proper-football-fans-blast-piers-morgan-after-savage-take-on-psg-vs-bayern-epic-nine-goal-thriller/articleshow/130606150.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/not-proper-football-fans-blast-piers-morgan-after-savage-take-on-psg-vs-bayern-epic-nine-goal-thriller/articleshow/130606150.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T17:48:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130606992,imgsize-1343239.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA makes rarest exception to let Afghan women’s refugee team play as official national side without Taliban approval]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130603956.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[FIFA has approved a landmark rule change allowing the Afghan women’s team, now competing as Afghan Women United, to return to international football despite being in exile since the Taliban takeover in 2021. The decision removes the need for approval from Afghanistan’s ruling federation, restoring their pathway to competition and marking a major step for displaced athletes in global sport.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/fifa-makes-rarest-exception-to-let-afghan-womens-refugee-team-play-as-official-national-side-without-taliban-approval/articleshow/130603956.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/fifa-makes-rarest-exception-to-let-afghan-womens-refugee-team-play-as-official-national-side-without-taliban-approval/articleshow/130603956.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T16:40:35+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130604871,imgsize-110860.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA set for major rule change to crack down on teams losing on purpose for better draft picks]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130601499.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The NBA is weighing a major overhaul of its draft lottery system aimed at curbing tanking and boosting late-season competitiveness. The proposed “3-2-1” format would expand the lottery pool and redistribute odds to reward mid-tier non-playoff teams over the worst performers. If approved, it could reshape how franchises approach losing, rebuilding, and long-term roster planning across the league.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/nba-set-for-major-rule-change-to-crack-down-on-teams-losing-on-purpose-for-better-draft-picks/articleshow/130601499.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/nba-set-for-major-rule-change-to-crack-down-on-teams-losing-on-purpose-for-better-draft-picks/articleshow/130601499.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T15:28:25+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130603053,imgsize-190626.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time world champion sprinter sues sponsor, says their shoes ruined her career]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130599276.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Olympic sprinter Abby Steiner has filed a lawsuit against Puma, alleging its running shoes caused injuries that derailed her career. Once a rising star and world champion relay gold medallist, Steiner claims defective footwear led to chronic foot and ankle issues, multiple surgeries, and her eventual withdrawal from elite competition, seeking damages for lost earnings and long-term physical impact.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/two-time-world-champion-sprinter-sues-sponsor-says-their-shoes-ruined-her-career/articleshow/130599276.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/two-time-world-champion-sprinter-sues-sponsor-says-their-shoes-ruined-her-career/articleshow/130599276.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T12:56:05+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130599418,imgsize-798470.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bizarre tax laws in US could drain 30+ nations’ World Cup earnings as FIFA fails to secure exemption]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130589917.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces an unexpected financial divide as US tax laws and uneven international treaties mean teams will be taxed differently on tournament earnings. While FIFA holds tax-exempt status, many federations do not, leaving non-European nations particularly exposed. With varying state taxes and limited exemptions, the expanded 48-team format risks creating major economic disparities between participants.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/bizarre-tax-laws-in-us-could-drain-30-nations-world-cup-earnings-as-fifa-fails-to-secure-exemption/articleshow/130589917.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/bizarre-tax-laws-in-us-could-drain-30-nations-world-cup-earnings-as-fifa-fails-to-secure-exemption/articleshow/130589917.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T02:03:33+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI Sports Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130590071,imgsize-110936.cms"/></item></channel></rss>