Five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia

Iran team captain Zahra Ghanbari, Mona Hamoudi and Atefeh Ramazanzadeh react from the bench during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines. Photo: AFP GOLD COAST: Five players from Iran’s visting women’s football team claimed asylum in Australia on Tuesday, seeking protection after they were branded “traitors” at home for … Read more

Neymar injury doubt casts shadow over Brazil recall hopes

SANTOS: Neymar will miss Santos’ Brazilian Championship match against Mirassol on Tuesday with lingering muscle fatigue, dealing a fresh blow to the forward’s hopes of ​forcing his way back into Brazil’s squad ahead of the World Cup. Santos ‌said Neymar’s absence was precautionary but the timing is awkward, with Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti having organised … Read more

Pakistan seeks deeper AI cooperation with China

[ Official says Pakistan plans to establish joint lab to boost AI-driven innovation in agriculture, medicine BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi has said that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, available at scale and competitive prices, could bring broad benefits to developing countries and open new avenues for cooperation between Islamabad … Read more

5G spectrum auction today

[ A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The government has ruled out any delay in the Fifth Generation (5G) telecom spectrum action and said that it will be held as per schedule on Tuesday morning as mock exercises with all the three participants – Jazz, Zong … Read more

Alcaraz battles back to reach 4th round

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is through to the fourth round at Indian Wells after a comeback victory over Arthur Rinderknech. Photo: AFP INDIAN WELLS: Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the … Read more