Arteta embraces Arsenal’s ‘Set-Piece FC’

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber (3rd L) scores against Chelsea. Photo: AFP LONDON: Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are happy to embrace their ‘Set-Piece FC’ nickname after using their deadly corner routines to seal a vital 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday. Arteta’s side moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to headers … Read more

Pakistan making full diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in Middle East, says Dar

Says negotiations, diplomacy the only way forward, and that Pakistan wants all parties to prioritise talks Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: Screengrab Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that Pakistan was closely monitoring the regional situation following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and was working to … Read more

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

Trump decided to launch attacks on Iran with the excuse that they were ‘preemptive’ strike The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2022. Photo: Reuters Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack US forces … Read more

435 Afghan combatants killed, 188 tanks and vehicles destroyed in Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq: Tarar

An army soldier stands guard at a deserted entry point at the Friendship Gate, following the exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Chaman, Pakistan February 27, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Abdul Khaliq Achakzai Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Monday that … Read more