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Son Heung-min answered questions about his form in convincing fashion on Saturday, netting twice as South Korea thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly. The 33-year-old has been under some scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, with the forward yet to score for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer this … Read more
Actor shares relatable posts on mood swings, childbirth fears, says she misses pre-pregnancy body Actor Ushna Shah, who is expecting her first child with husband Hamza Amin, gained attention on Instagram after sharing a series of relatable pregnancy-related posts. Taking to her Instagram story, Ushna shared a collection of memes referencing the emotional and physical changes women … Read more
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.
Was expected to receive two used, one new Virginia-class submarine under original deal inked in 2021 All three of the nuclear-powered submarines Australia will receive under the AUKUS military deal will be second-hand, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday, touting the “significant” savings under the revised deal. Under the original deal inked in 2021, … Read more
Researcher Maheera Ghani, Karachi-based entrepreneur Syed Ismail, fintech founders among those featured Pakistan’s growing presence in global innovation, entertainment, and entrepreneurship was spotlighted this year as seven Pakistanis earned spots on Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list for 2026. The annual list celebrates emerging figures in Asia, under the age of 30, who are shaping … Read more
DUBLIN: New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord’s next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles … Read more
Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles … Read more
Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.
Pact would allow US allies to mutually procure fuel, food, ammunition as Seoul remains cautious Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back review troops during ceremony at the headquarters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, in Tokyo, on January 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS South Korea and Japan discussed the possibility of a military-logistics support agreement on Sunday, Seoul’s defense … Read more
PARIS: Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022. Berrettini, a former world number six, has struggled with fitness issues and missed eight of … Read more