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Since its brief June war with Israel, Iran has throttled internet traffic and jammed GPS, making day-to-day tasks online almost impossible and prompting Iranians’ fears of greater surveillance.
Mourners leave flowers outside hotel where late pop star’s life ended, in Buenos Aires ARGENTINA: Fans of the late pop star Liam Payne gathered on Thursday in Buenos Aires to mark the first anniversary of the artist’s death. A makeshift shrine with flowers, images of the singer and candles was placed outside the Hotel CasaSur, … Read more
With Lewandowski and Olmo ruled out, the Catalans hope to regain form ahead of crucial run BARCELONA: Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights. … Read more
The German giants have won all 10 matches this season, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven BERLIN: League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form. Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven. Star striker … Read more
Reform would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 Afp October 17, 2025 Less than a minute read French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a speech during debate before votes on two no-confidence motions against the French government tabled by members of parliament of La France Insoumise (France Unbowed – LFI) and the Rassemblement … Read more
[ In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News Gold prices surged sharply in both international and local markets, reaching unprecedented levels amid geopolitical tensions and strong demand. Spot gold prices surpassed $4,300 per ounce for the first time on Thursday, gaining 7.6% … Read more
The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team perform during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam. Source: Reuters South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, with firms expected to show off new unmanned and artificial intelligence-enhanced weapons from howitzers to suicide drones, as Seoul seeks to strengthen its … Read more
[In Beijing this week, the company’s chief executive, Tim Cook, made promises similar to ones he’d made at the White House. He also got a custom Labubu.
PATNA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national alliance faces a tough regional election in the state of Bihar next month, due to youth unemployment and distrust over voter rolls, which could pose risks to his coalition that relies on regional partners. Bihar, in eastern India, is one of the country’s poorest states and its third … Read more
The ongoing tournament in India and Sri Lanka has shattered audience records with unprecedented viewership A key clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on October 5 in Colombo became the most-watched women’s international match ever with 28.4 million viewers. PHOTO: AFP NEW DELHI: The Women’s World Cup has achieved record viewing figures with 60 million … Read more