Newcastle host Liverpool, Spurs test new-look Man City

MANCHESTER: Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season. Across Merseyside, a new era begins for Everton on Sunday when they welcome Brighton for … Read more

Pakistan issues list of illegal apps for betting, forex and binary trading

Pakistan’s cybercrime agency has declared 46 mobile applications illegal as part of a nationwide crackdown on online gambling, unregulated trading, and data privacy violations. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said that the banned apps were operating in violation of national laws, facilitating illegal betting, casino-style games, and unlicensed forex and binary trading. The agency … Read more

Russia dismisses Ukraine peace talks without Moscow as ‘road to nowhere’

MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday attempts to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without Moscow’s participation were a “road to nowhere,” sounding a warning to the West as it scrambles to work out guarantees for Kyiv’s future protection. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov particularly criticised the role of European leaders who met U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian … Read more

Hasan Raheem set to release new music album

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KARACHI: After tying the knot, Hasan Raheem seems in no mood to take a break. Instead, the singer is already gearing up to dive back into music. Just last week, pictures and videos from his actual wedding went viral online, with many fans assuming it was yet another publicity stunt. Their skepticism wasn’t unfounded – … Read more

Woods to head PGA Tour committee

LONDON: Tiger Woods will head a new player-led committee aimed at overseeing a radical shake-up of professional golf in North America, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp announced on Wednesday. Speaking on the eve of the season-ending Tour Championship, Rolapp said Woods would act as chairman for a nine-member Future Competition Committee aimed at designing … Read more