World Cup Qualifiers Become a Venue for European Protests of Israel
Israeli soccer officials expected the demonstrations to persist even after a cease-fire took hold in Gaza.
Day: October 12, 2025
Woods undergoes lower back disc replacement surgery
MIAMI: Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, the 15-time major golf champion announced on Saturday. Woods said he had the successful operation on Friday in New York at the hands of Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi. “After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in … Read more
Imam shines as Pakistan posts 313-5 against South Africa in first Test
Pakistan rode on a brilliant 93 from Imam-ul-Haq to reach 313-5 after a brief fightback from South Africa on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday. Shan Masood hit 76, but Haq missed out on his hundred and Pakistan slumped to 199-5 as four wickets fell quickly. Mohammad Rizwan, 62 not … Read more
Pak arrive in Kuwait for AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan
The Pakistan national football team arrived in Kuwait to face Afghanistan in the away leg of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier, as the side looks to secure their first victory of the campaign under head coach Nolberto Solano. The squad flew from Islamabad on a private airline to Ardiya and will take … Read more
Pakistan athletics body bans Salman Butt for lifetime
ISLAMABAD: The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), in its Executive Committee meeting held on 10th October 2025 under the chairmanship of Brigadier (R) Wajahat Hussain, President AFP, has taken significant disciplinary and administrative decisions to uphold transparency, constitutional compliance, and organizational integrity within the Federation. After careful review and deliberation, the Executive Committee imposed a … Read more
Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage swap, Trump’s Israel visit
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US President Donald Trump to Israel’s parliament. Thousands of Palestinians continued to travel north towards Gaza City, the focus of Israeli attacks over the past … Read more
Arson That Seemed Spontaneous in Nepal Could Have Been Deliberate
A New York Times investigation points to a coordinated campaign of destruction during last month’s unrest. An official inquiry is underway but answers are growing harder to find.
Walsh wins World Cup 50m fly in short course world record
LOS ANGELES: Gretchen Walsh shattered her own short course world record in the 50m butterfly on Saturday with a victory in 23.72sec at the World Cup event in Carmel, Indiana. Walsh broke the previous record of 23.94sec set at the short course world championships in Budapest last year and now owns the five fastest times … Read more
Stojkovic quits as Serbia coach after World Cup qualifier defeat
BELGRADE: Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic announced late Saturday he was quitting after his team lost to Albania 0-1 in their World Cup qualifier at home. “This defeat should not have happened, and I accept responsibility. I’m here to face the consequences,” Stojkovic told a press conference after the match played in the southern town of … Read more
Social Media Restrictions and 2-Day Internet Shutdown Rattle Afghanistan
A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a lifeline.
