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McIlroy seeks rare Masters repeat

Rory McIlroy eyes rare back-to-back Masters title at Augusta after historic 2025 win. Photo: AFP/FILE AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year — repeating as champion at Augusta National. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus … Read more

China overtakes US in global approval amid Trump’s controversial war in Iran

Gallup poll shows Beijing edging ahead while Ipsos survey finds Iran conflict dragging Trump’s ratings to 36% China has surpassed the United States in global leadership approval ratings, marking a significant shift in international perceptions at a time when US President Donald Trump is grappling with his lowest approval ratings at home amid economic strain … Read more

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf

Drone strikes hit Kuwait, Abu Dhabi plants; fires, damage reported, no casualties so far Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Iran’s Revolutionary ​Guards (IRGC) claimed ‌responsibility on Sunday ​for attacks ​on petrochemical plants ⁠in ​the United Arab Emirates, ​Kuwait and … Read more

Pegula reaches Charleston final

MIAMI: Defending champion Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the WTA Charleston Open clay-court tournament on Saturday, defeating fourth seed Iva Jovic 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. American top seed Pegula, who has been taken to three sets in each of her four matches in Charleston this week, finally wrapped up victory in 2hr 35min when Jovic … Read more

Paul wins all-American semi

MIAMI: No. 4 Tommy Paul rallied for his fourth consecutive win over fellow American and second-seeded Frances Tiafoe, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7), on Saturday in the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship semifinals at Houston.Paul clinched his first ever ATP clay-court final appearance in a grueling 2-hour, 45-minute match that was marred by rain throughout, including … Read more

The ultimate case of gaslighting

PUBLISHED April 05, 2026 KARACHI: With the cover blown on the Epstein files, a large part of the goings on across the world have been proven to be an illusion. The emails recovered from the Epstein estate have cast a shadow on the integrity of some of the world’s movers and shakers. From the greatest … Read more

PTF junior tennis begins

The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is set to host the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026, which will begin on Monday at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad.A total of 39 young players – 24 boys and 15 girls – from 14 countries including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, … Read more