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Using Strait of Hormuz as ‘pressure tool’ will deepen crisis, Qatari PM tells Iran

Two sides review efforts aimed at achieving peace, enhancing security and stability in the region A combination of photos featuring Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Photo: AFP/ File Qatar’s prime minister told Iran’s foreign minister that using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure … Read more

Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites

Truce since April 8 lets experts assess the damage, though the site remains closed to visitors Securing funding for restoring damaged heritage sites remains a challenge. Photo: AFP  As fears of renewed conflict hang over Iran, conservationists are shoring up battered historic sites and taking stock of the damage caused by the war with the … Read more

Inter thump Lazio in cup final warm up

ROME: Inter Milan celebrated the Serie A title by winning 3-0 at Lazio on Saturday, in a match which was also a warm up for next week’s Italian Cup final. Lautaro Martinez, Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan netted for the champions who have a chance to complete for a league and cup double at the … Read more

Fitzpatrick storms into lead

WASHINGTON: England’s Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career. Fitzpatrick drained eight birdies and one bogey to finish the third round on 14-under at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, one shot clear of … Read more