Nepal’s army mediates with Gen Z protesters to pick interim leader

NEPAL/ KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Nepal’s army was set to resume talks on Thursday with “Gen Z” protesters to pick an interim leader for the Himalayan nation, an army spokesperson said, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister to resign. Soldiers were patrolling the quiet streets of Kathmandu following the capital’s worst protests … Read more

Canoe-kayak champion Fox out of worlds after kidney surgery

SYDNEY: Superstar paddler Jess Fox Thursday pulled out of the canoe slalom world championships, “absolutely devastated” after failing to sufficiently recover from surgery to remove a tumour on her kidney. The three-time Olympic gold medallist has won 14 world titles, 10 of them in individual events to make her the greatest women’s competitor in the … Read more

Suryakumar Yadav ‘excited’ for blockbuster Pakistan clash

India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday expressed his excitement for the high-octane ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, scheduled to be played here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Former champions India started their Asia Cup 2025 with a record-shattering victory over United Arab Emirates (UAE) here. Speaking at … Read more