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A live broadcast mishap at Estonia's annual Republic Day reception resulted in confusion during the introduction of several guests, notably leaving prominent organizer Eva Palm unintroduced.

Donald Trump's State of the Union address highlighted five notable incidents, including an unsettling display of racial insensitivity faced by a Democratic congressman.

During the India AI Impact Summit, ChatGPT's CEO Sam Altman explained his confusion regarding a handshake with Anthropic's CEO after an incident on stage became a hot topic.

The recent T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan saw India triumph, but the absence of handshakes between players before and after the match created a social media controversy that marred the celebration.

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, maintaining their 'no handshake' policy after the match, further humiliating the Pakistani players.

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup, and neither team participated in a handshake post-match, following a heated build-up to the game.

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the 'no handshake' policy before the India-Pakistan match, calling it inappropriate for the nation.

Harbhajan Singh stated that handshaking during matches depends on the players' preference.

Ahead of the high-profile India-Pakistan match in Colombo, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized India's 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan, deeming it foolish and disrespectful towards the spirit of the game.

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that if Pakistan wants them to play Abhishek tomorrow, then they will comply.

Sourav Ganguly provided significant advice to the Pakistan cricket team amidst ongoing discussions in the cricketing world.

Pakistani Captain Salman Agha stated that cricket should be played as it always has been concerning the handshake controversy with Team India.

Ahead of the India-Pakistan match, Indian captain Surya Kumar Yadav addressed media questions, emphasizing his team's readiness and focus on cricket.

Pakistan's captain Salman Ali Agha emphasized the need for sportsmanship in the upcoming match against India, suggesting the decision on a handshake before or after the match rests with the Indian side.

The Argentine government has made concessions in its labor reform project to maintain key agreements with powerful unions.

The upcoming T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo has sparked discussions about whether players will shake hands, following Pakistan's reversal on their boycott threat.

The upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026 has ignited controversy surrounding the India-Pakistan match, fueled by handshake conditions and ICC's strict stance after a secret meeting in Lahore.

Pakistan's Cricket Board has laid out three surprising conditions for playing against India in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 amidst ongoing tensions.

Following the boycott of a match against India, Pakistan's captain Salman Agha expressed that while he is not personally affected by the circumstances, the ongoing tension between the two countries is detrimental to sportsmanship.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi missed an NHK debate due to a worsening of her rheumatoid arthritis, a decision made by Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Kihara after her condition deteriorated from excessive handshaking.

Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova defeated Hungarian Anna Bondár but sparked controversy by refusing to shake hands before the match due to her views on a prior political issue.

Upon arrival, he was greeted by eager fans at Melbourne Park, where his mother had to sprint to keep up with him amid the chaos.

After years of conflict and breakdowns, the Chavismo seeks to rebuild relationships with dozens of countries, marked by a recent handshake between the German ambassador and a key Chavista leader.

Sebastian Ofner experienced an incredible blackout during the Australian Open qualifiers, forgetting the rules and losing his focus.

The handshake is more than just a greeting; it holds significant social power that requires attention and skill to master, as the author learned from her uncle.

Australian tennis player Dean Sweeney humorously climbed onto a chair to shake hands with taller opponent Reilly Opelka after losing a match.

After Arsenal's victory over Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta downplayed the incident where Unai Emery chose to walk down the tunnel instead of shaking hands.

Unai Emery explained that he did not shake hands with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta after their recent match because Arteta 'kept me waiting,' following Villa's 4-1 defeat that ended their eleven-match winning streak.