Lionel Taylor, a Top A.F.L. Receiver, Dies at 89
He caught 100 passes for the Denver Broncos in 1961, setting a record. As a wide receivers coach, he helped the Buffalo Bills win two Super Bowls.
Month: August 2025
Dar to attend extraordinary OIC meeting on Gaza in Jeddah
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia from August 25 to 26 to participate in the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), which will be held in Jeddah. The DPM will proceed directly from Dhaka—following the conclusion of his two-day visit to Bangladesh—to … Read more
Crews Rescue Two Women Stuck in Hot Tub at Remote Cabin
Health issues prevented the women, who were in their 80s, from climbing out, officials said. They became unresponsive after overheating and developing hyperthermia.
Iran’s Khamenei says will not bow down to US
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for a united national front to confront what he described as US efforts to subjugate the Islamic republic. The remarks, delivered at a mosque in the capital Tehran and published on Khamenei’s official website, come two months since fighting halted between Iran and its sworn enemy … Read more
China hails Pakistan Army as pillar of stability, guardian of bilateral ties
China’s Foreign Ministry has applauded the leadership of Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, describing the Pakistan Army as a stabilising force in the country and a steadfast guardian of the enduring China–Pakistan friendship, PTV World reported on Sunday. This acknowledgment followed a high-level meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and COAS Munir in … Read more
Starling Lawrence, Editor Who Uncovered Best Sellers, Dies at 82
[He discovered and nurtured Michael Lewis, Sebastian Junger and many other authors. He had, Mr. Lewis said, “the storytelling equivalent of perfect pitch.”
Three young sisters drown in migrant boat tragedy near Italy
Three young sisters drowned when the rubber boat carrying them and dozens of other migrants got into difficulties on the perilous central Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy, a German sea rescue charity said on Sunday. RESQSHIP said the bodies of the sisters, aged 9, 11 and 17, were found inside the boat, which was … Read more
Siddiqullah defeats Asghar to take bantamweight title at Pak MMA Open
LAHORE: Siddiqullah stunned Asghar Khan to claim the bantamweight title at the Pakistan MMA Open and secure his spot at the IMMAF World Championships in Georgia. The Pakistan MMA Open is part of the Pakistan Combat Night 2025, held at DHA Phase 6 Sports Complex in Lahore. The Pakistan MMA Open final fights are taking place … Read more
SpaceX eyes Starship reusability milestones in rocket’s tenth flight test
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch its massive Starship rocket for a tenth time from Texas on Sunday to achieve several long-sought development milestones missed due to past tests ending in early failures. The 232-foot tall Super Heavy booster and its 171-feet (52 meters) tall Starship upper half sat stacked on a launch mount … Read more
Afghanistan name squad for Tri-series, Asia Cup
KABUL: Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals … Read more
