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NAGOYA: An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms. Italy-based Fariba Hashimi powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling … Read more
PARIS: The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, including Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp, prepare to make their debuts in international football. The end of World Cup cycles usually herald in a host ofnew faces, however, the 2026 vintage … Read more
[ Amid US-Iran war, importers looking for fuel alternatives from West Africa to Indonesia BANGKOK: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers are looking to diversify sourcing as the US-Israel war against Iran cuts Gulf shipments, with importers seeking alternatives for the fuel from other suppliers ranging from West Africa to Indonesia. While Asian governments look to … Read more
‘Essential to turn need for reform into concrete roadmap’ with abolition of veto privilege at centre says Erdogan A photo of the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. PHOTO: ANADOLU Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council, including the removal of the veto power held by its permanent … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain is attending the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, being held in Rome from September 21 to 23. The event focuses on turning the One Health approach into concrete action across agrifood systems, bringing together international stakeholders … Read more
As temperatures in the country continue to approach 90 degrees Fahrenheit, inmates have been sleeping on concrete cell floors. Even the guards have complained.
South Korean women footballers and North Korean players exchange high-fives after their women’s football group-stage match ended in a 1-1 draw in Japan. Photo: AFP NAGOYA: North and South Korea drew 1-1 in the women’s football at the Asian Games on Monday in a niggly meeting between neighbours who are still technically at war. Just … Read more
England’s captain says the fast bowler is working on issues away from the international spotlight The England bowler Brydon Carse is still under investigation by cricket’s authorities. Photo: AFP LONDON: England white-ball captain Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket following a turbulent few weeks for the fast bowler. The 31-year-old … Read more
[ In FY24-25, the royalty collected from the oil and gas fields in Sindh was around Rs60 billion. PHOTO: FILE Oil prices gained for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday as investors awaited developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week after more supplies emerged through the Strait … Read more
With the Alternative for Germany party close to power in a German state, federal officials are planning to limit the group’s access to classified intelligence.