December 2024 News Archive — Desert Rose Daily
This page collects our December 2024 stories so you can scan the month fast. You’ll find sports drama, a rising filmmaker, and a big economic signal from India — all covered with clear context and takeaways.
Top stories
Virat Kohli was fined by the ICC after a heated clash with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The incident started with a shoulder bump and escalated into words on the pitch. Kohli accepted a 20% match fee fine and a demerit point without contesting. Key takeaway: match heat can cost reputations and fines, and the ICC is watching player conduct closely.
Paris Saint-Germain edged Monaco 4-2 in a game full of twists, not least a scary facial injury to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Despite the scare, Donnarumma’s injury dominated post-match talk alongside strong attacking displays from Dembélé and Ramos. If you follow Ligue 1, this match showed both PSG’s firepower and concerns over player safety.
Benfica and Bologna played out a goalless draw in the Champions League, with chances missed and strong goalkeeping on display. Benfica held most of the ball but could not convert pressure into goals. For Benfica fans, the match highlighted finishing issues ahead of the next fixtures.
Arsenal prepared to face Fulham at Craven Cottage with squad updates and match predictions. Arsenal looked to keep momentum while Fulham sought a response after recent results. The preview lists expected lineups and key players to watch, like Saka and Havertz for Arsenal and Raul Jimenez for Fulham.
On film and culture, Nelicia Low’s debut feature Pierce premiered at Karlovy Vary. The psychological thriller draws on her fencing past to explore sibling pressure and identity. Pierce mixes sport, tension, and emotional stakes, marking Low as a director to watch.
In politics and economics, India confirmed it will not rush into de-dollarization despite BRICS pressure and external threats. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized a cautious, bilateral approach to local-currency trade while keeping the dollar in reserve operations. This stance matters for global trade links and currency strategy.
How to use this archive
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