China’s Tropical Resort Island Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Kajiki Nears
Officials on Hainan Island, China’s only tropical beach destination, halted public transportation. Businesses were closed in Sanya, a popular resort city on the island.
Month: August 2025
Pak team departs for ATF final
The Pakistan 12 & Under Tennis Team has departed for Singapore to participate in the finals of the ATF 12 & Under Team Competition, scheduled to be held from August 25 to 30.Pakistan secured their place in the final after clinching the ATF 12 & under Regional Qualifying Event of South Asia in Sri Lanka … Read more
Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw 1-1 with Dallas
WASHINGTON: Los Angeles FC’s South Korean superstar Son Heung-min grabbed his first Major League Soccer goal on Saturday, burying a first-half free kick in a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas. Son, the former Tottenham captain who signed with LAFC this month for a reported MLS record $26 million transfer fee, made his third appearance, and … Read more
Pakistan’s Firasat, Ejaz win bodybuilding golds in Thailand
Pakistan’s Firasat Ali and Ejaz Ahmed secured two gold medals at the 57th Asian Bodybuilding Championship 2025 in Thailand, defeating strong opponents from India, Afghanistan and other countries. Firasat Ali, who once worked as a bicycle puncture repairman in Multan, claimed the top position in the 75kg junior category by outclassing India’s Bashan Dutt, Hoai … Read more
Pakistan’s Haroon to officiate at the Tour de l’Avenir in France
Pakistan’s Muhammad Haroon General, a UCI-certified Road Elite National Commissaire, to officiate at the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Tour de l’Avenir, which started on August 23. The Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) announced this groundbreaking achievement for the cycling community of the country last week.Haroon has been officially selected by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to … Read more
Russia claims more Ukraine land
KYIV: Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, increasing the military pressure as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict. South Africa added its voice to those calling for a summit between Ukraine and Russia. Russian forces are slowly advancing in the embattled eastern … Read more
When rain in Karachi drowns Pakistan’s Internet
PUBLISHED August 24, 2025 KARACHI: Like every other morning in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi’s residents set out for work on August 19 with the usual routine in mind. The drive back home, often slowed down by traffic, was a familiar nuisance for those used to the metropolis. Karachi is not a city of frequent rains—showers … Read more
Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump to speak out on Gaza
ISTANBUL: Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has written to US President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, and urged her to contact Israel’s prime minister and raise the plight of children in Gaza, authorities in Ankara said on Saturday. Emine Erdogan wrote that she had been inspired by the letter Melania Trump sent to Russian President … Read more
Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut
BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag’s Bundesliga debut on Saturday. Taking over from Xabi Alonso in the summer and overseeing a radically restructured side after several high-profile exits, the former Manchester United boss cut a frustrated figure on the sideline. … Read more
PSX hits 151k as turnover soars 31%
[The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) sustained its bullish momentum during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 index touching a historic intra-day high of 151,262 points before settling at 149,493, up 3,001 points, or 2.05% week-on-week (WoW). The rally was fueled by strong corporate earnings, robust investor participation in T-bill and Sukuk auctions and improved … Read more
