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Thomas Tuchel has signed a contract extension with England until 2028. Photo: AFP LONDON: Thomas Tuchel said he had “learned a lot” from England’s scrappy 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday even though many of his star players were watching from the stands. Ben White poked home in the 81st minute to give … Read more
Losses over first three weeks of US-Israeli war on Iran estimated between $1.4b and $2.9b A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter is shot down over Kuwait during operations against Iran. SCREENGRAB Billions of dollars in United States military equipment have been damaged or destroyed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, … Read more
Says Iran seeks development and security, not war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian looks on as he attends a press conference with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran. February 19, 2025. REUTERS Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged regional countries not to allow “enemies to run the … Read more
Embracing his South Asian roots, Zayn Malik’s new album has a more south asian tune to it Fans can expect Zayn Malik to step into a more personal and culturally rooted sound with his upcoming album Konnakol, set to release on April 17. This project leans heavily into South Asian influences, marking a noticeable shift … Read more
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Noah Clowney in the Lakers’ NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: The Oklahoma City Thunder got back in the win column on Friday, beating the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place in the NBA Western Conference. Two days … Read more
Peshawar Zalmi started their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 campaign with a thrilling five-wicket win over RawalPindiz in a high-scoring contest at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a daunting 215-run target, Peshawar Zalmi rode on collective batting efforts to reach 216/5 on the first ball of the final over in this Pakistan Super League 2025 … Read more
CGTN survey finds majority view US-Israeli strikes as violations of int’l law and source of widening global divisions US President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A global survey launched by CGTN shows that 89.6% of respondents believe the Iran conflict has … Read more
[ Three-month waiver on bank guarantees, credit letters covers rice, seafood, pharmaceuticals among other commodities Increased sourcing from the US reduces reliance on the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow maritime corridor through which a substantial proportion of global oil trade passes and which remains vulnerable to geopolitical tensions. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of … Read more
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are expected in Islamabad on Sunday as the Pakistani government strives to find a diplomatic solution to the war.
[ Iran has permitted two Pakistani cargo ships to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, sources in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs confirmed on Saturday. The vessels, Multan and P-Akili, which were previously held after Iranian forces took control of the strait — a key global oil supply route — have now crossed and are en route … Read more
