OPEC+ output hike pushes up crude prices amid Russian supply risks

[ Oil extended gains on Tuesday, supported by the latest oil output hike from OPEC+ being smaller than anticipated, expectations that China will continue stockpiling oil and concerns over potential new sanctions on Russia. Eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies agreed on Sunday to raise production from October by 137,000 … Read more

De Jong joins Barca sickbay after picking up knock on international duty

BARCELONA: Frenkie de Jong is expected to miss Barcelona’s upcoming home match against Valencia due to a groin injury sustained in a 2026 World Cup qualifier when playing for the Netherlands, the Catalan club announced Monday. Midfielder De Jong limped off late in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Poland, and was then absent from the Netherlands’ … Read more

Trophy unveiled for Asia Cup in Dubai

The glittering trophy of the Asia Cup 2025 was officially unveiled in Dubai on Tuesday, with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi and the captains of all eight participating nations in attendance. Skippers from Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman joined the ceremony, posing for photographs with the trophy … Read more

Gaza flotilla ‘struck by drone’ in Tunisia

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza said on Tuesday that one of its main boats was attacked by a drone at a port in Tunisia, though all six passengers and crew were safe. The Portuguese-flagged boat, carrying the flotilla’s steering committee, sustained fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage, the GSF said … Read more

PSX extends rally, KSE-100 hits record high

[ The upward momentum at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing to fresh record levels amid strong investor interest and positive market sentiment. On the second trading day of the week, the index rose by 399 points to reach 156,486 before further gains pushed it up by 533 … Read more