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Flash floods kill at least 16 on Indonesia’s Siau island, displace hundreds

Flood cut off roads and damaged dozens of homes, public buildings and infrastructure, spokesman said People use a rope to cross a river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed adjacent villages in Ketol, Indonesia’s Aceh highland province on January 6, 2026.PHOTO:AFP Torrential rains battered Indonesia’s Siau island, causing a flash flood that killed … Read more

Sanders wins second stage to take lead

Daniel Sanders moved into the overall lead. Photo: AFP ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA: Australia’s defending Dakar Rally motorbike champion Daniel Sanders moved into the overall lead after winning Monday’s second stage in Saudi Arabia.The 31-year-old covered the 518km route from Yanbu to Al Ula in 4hrs 13mins 37 seconds to cross the line 1min 35s clear … Read more

Junior titles, ATP hosting cap strong year for Pakistan tennis in 2025

Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi receives an award. Photo: Zulfiqar Baig ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a milestone year for tennis in 2025, marked by international junior success, historic tournament hosting and growing regional recognition, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) said on Tuesday. The country hosted its first-ever ATP Challenger tournament in Islamabad, a development seen … Read more

World is less safe after US action in Venezuela, says UN Human Rights Office

UN says military intervention hurts global security and makes countries less safe Venezuela Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta speaks as he holds up a news article, during a UN Security Council meeting on U.S. strikes and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, at the United … Read more