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Sabalenka sees off Rakotomanga Rajaonah

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

Arteta rues missed chances after Forest draw

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

One terrorist killed as CTD, police raid hideout in DI Khan

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 considers ‘gradually’ restoring internet after shutdown

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

Juventus title hopes fade in Serie A

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

Lookman gives Nigeria third place

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