Sinner powers into US Open semis, Anisimova gains Swiatek revenge

NEW YORK: Reigning champion Jannik Sinner marched into the US Open quarter-finals Wednesday as Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon thrashing by Iga Swiatek to set up a last-four clash with Naomi Osaka. World number one Sinner swept aside 10th seed Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the first all-Italian men’s quarter-final in Grand Slam history. “It … Read more

FIR registered against The City School management for manslaughter after employee dies by suicide

Usman Ali, a 25-year-old employee has died by suicide after allegedly falling from the eighth floor of The City School Regional Head Office, Karachi building on September 1. The case has since been registered at the Brigade Police Station, Karachi under charges of manslaughter. The complainant, who is Usman Ali’s brother, stated that Ali left … Read more

Kim, Putin vow stronger ties amid military parade with Xi in Beijing

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would “fully support” Russia’s army as a “fraternal duty”, and Russian President Vladimir Putin called the two countries’ ties “special”, state media KCNA reported on Thursday. Kim and Putin held a meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of China’s celebrations to mark the formal surrender of … Read more

Kolisi returns but won’t captain Springboks against All Blacks

AUCKLAND: Siya Kolisi has been cleared to play in South Africa’s Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks on Saturday but will not be captain in a surprise move by coach Rassie Erasmus. Experienced midfield back Jesse Kriel will skipper the visitors at Auckland’s Eden Park, retaining the captaincy from the 30-22 win over Australia … Read more