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PARIS: Jamaica’s Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday’s Diamond League meet in Lausanne, just three weeks away from the world championships in Tokyo. Once again, Lyles stuttered out of the blocks, a slow start handing Seville the advantage from the start, something the Jamaican then never looked in danger … Read more
CAIRO/TEL AVIV: Israel’s military said Wednesday it had launched the initial phase of an operation to seize Gaza City and called up tens of thousands of reservists, as the government weighed a new cease-fire proposal to pause the nearly two-year war. “We have begun the preliminary operations and the first stages of the attack on … Read more
BERLIN: One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation. Leverkusen open their Bundesliga season at home against Hoffenheim on Saturday after a turbulent summer, with high-profile departures on and off the pitch, … Read more
KARACHI: An ongoing dispute between renowned singer Sanam Marvi and the President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Ahmed Shah, has ended and the two have forgiven each other after clearing up misunderstandings. A few days ago, Sanam Marvi had sent a legal notice to Ahmed Shah. The notice alleged that during a Sindh … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has unearthed Rs6.58 billion in alleged overcharging by telecom operator Jazz from its customers and recommended a formal inquiry to determine responsibility. The audit has also urged implementation of Departmental Accounts Committee (DAC) directives and fixation of responsibility on those at fault. Auditors revealed that the company … Read more
MIAMI: Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarter-final clash. Messi, who has battled a “minor” muscle injury since a Leagues Cup group match on August … Read more
Fans were hospitalized and detained after violent attacks during a match in a stadium near Buenos Aires, prompting officials to cancel the game.
MELBOURNE: The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, with players from 16 teams looking to make an impact on the global stage, be they professional, semi-professional or amateur. Below AFP Sport looks at five players who could make a significant mark upon what is set to be the best attended and most watched … Read more
[ LAHORE: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have once again raised concerns over challenges being faced by the petroleum sector, urging the government to resolve long-standing issues that directly impact supply chain sustainability and the financial health of the industry. In a letter addressed to the government and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Oil … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to become a key destination for investment in green initiatives as the government has decided to launch the Pakistan Green Taxonomy backed by the World Bank to attract capital inflows into climate resilience and sustainable growth. At present, the country is facing heavy downpours and the worst floods in different … Read more
