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Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her first round match against France’s Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. Photo: REUTERS MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka came under early pressure as she launched her bid for a third Australian Open title but the Belarusian clicked into gear and overpowered French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-4 6-1 to reach the second round … Read more
The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter does not mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a possibly broader mandate.
NOTTINGHAM: Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table following a scoreless draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but it was a bittersweet result for their manager Mikel Arteta. Manchester City had earlier slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Manchester United, giving Arsenal the opportunity to open up a nine-point gap, … Read more
Police launched an operation after reports of terrorists in Kalachi, coming under fire as suspects opened fire first One terrorist was killed and two others were injured as police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, sources said on Sunday. According to sources, the operation was … Read more
Iran has relied on its intranet, supporting local media, ride-hailing, delivery, and banking. online A protester holds a placard reading “Stop the massacres in Iran” during a rally in support of the Iranian people in Paris on January 17, 2026. AFP Iranian authorities have said they are considering “gradually” restoring internet access after imposing a … Read more
TURIN: Juventus’ Serie A title ambitions are all but over after they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Cagliari on Saturday, in a game where the visitors were unable to make their domination of possession count. Juventus sit fifth in the standings on 39 points, 10 behind leaders Inter Milan, who beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday. … Read more
Naveen John is feeling both excited and wistful ahead of The Pune Grand Tour. Photo: AFP/File NEW DELHI: Naveen John cannot help feeling both excited and wistful ahead of what he calls the “biggest opportunity” for an Indian rider. Excited, because he will be racing in the first-ever multi-stage road race in India, a UCI … Read more
Skiers have also died from avalanche-related accidents in the Swiss and French Alps over the past week.
Nigeria reserve goalkeeper Amas Obasogien carries Stanley Nwabali, who saved two penalties in a shoot-out victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Photo: AFP CASABLANCA: Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup … Read more
The race to own a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has intensified. Photo: PCB/File KARACHI: For the first time in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a player auction will be held. In a meeting held yesterday with CEO Salman Naseer, most of the franchises agreed to the auction format. Once approved by … Read more