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Saudi energy ministry says a fire had broken out at refinery but was later extinguished with no injuries A composite satellite image shows trail of smoke rising from an oil facility, in Jizan, Jazan province, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reuters Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they had attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery on Sunday, two days after … Read more
Actor Sachal Afzal expressed his belief that acting was a craft rather than a competition, saying that for him, there was one actor he would jump at the opportunity to work alongside, Nauman Ijaz. Sitting down for a conversation on a podcast, Afzal explained, “If I ever wanted to compete with an actor, though acting isn’t … Read more
Galle Gallants produced a disciplined bowling performance before completing a composed chase to beat Jaffna Kings by five wickets and claim their maiden Lanka Premier League (LPL) title at the R Premadasa Stadium. The low-scoring final saw Gallants dismiss Jaffna for 123 before reaching their target with 25 balls to spare. Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga were the architects of the victory, … Read more
Pakistan’s white-ball coach meets four-team coaching staff ahead of August 11-18 event Mike Hesson begins Pakistan’s World Cup planning with Champions Cup coaches in Multan Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson arrived in Multan on Sunday and met the coaching staff of the four teams competing in the National Champions Cup with the domestic tournament … Read more
Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair was crowned Tekken 8 world champion after defeating South Korea’s LowHigh 5-0 in the grand final of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris. Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair was crowned Tekken 8 world champion after defeating South Korea’s LowHigh 5-0 in the grand final of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris on … Read more
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a comprehensive national development programme aimed at reviving women’s hockey in the country and bringing it in line with international standards. The first phase of the “National Women’s Hockey High Performance and Coaching Development Programme” will begin with a 10-day training camp in Islamabad from October 7. The camp … Read more
Spanish national police officers check the documents of travellers arriving from Italy, after Spain’s government said it would establish border controls for flights and ships from Italy until September 7, in a dispute over irregular migration, at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, August 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Spain checked around 200 travellers arriving from Italy at the country’s six largest … Read more
[For over a century, Madison Paper Industries was a small Maine town’s economic engine. A new owner moved in, but uncertainty persists.