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South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: A new-look South Africa scythed through New Zealand’s batting lineup to comfortably win Sunday’s first Twenty20 international by seven wickets, with 20 balls to spare. The visitors’ seam attack proved unplayable early on as World Cup finalists New Zealand were reduced to 36-5 before being dismissed for 91 in the 15th over, their … Read more

Four-day Eid holidays across the country

The holidays will apply to public institutions operating under both five-day and six-day working weeks Muslim devotees greet each other after offering Eid prayers at the historical Badshahi Mosque during the Eid. Photo: AFP The government on Sunday announced public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, issuing an official notification declaring March 20 and … Read more

Cracks in the Iron Dome

It is ironic that the myth of American military invulnerability, and Israel’s by extension, is dying where it began. Israel’s wars in the 1970s and 80s, or at least the story that has been written and repeated about them, served as a prelude to the 1990 Persian Gulf War, where American and Western air power … Read more

Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak

Daniil Medvedev is into the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 final after an upset win over world number one Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: AFP INDIAN WELLS: Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz’s perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner. Medvedev avenged … Read more

Pakistan rejects India’s ‘absurd and hypocritical’ remarks on cross-border actions in Afghnistan

FO spokesperson says India has long supported terrorists groups operating from Afghan territory Tahir Andrabi speaking at the weekly Foreign Office press briefing Photo file: X/FO The Foreign Office on Saturday rejected remarks made by India regarding Pakistan’s targeted and precise actions against terrorist hideouts and support bases inside Afghanistan, terming the statement “absurd, unwarranted … Read more

Iran launches fresh missile waves on Tel Aviv, damage reported in Holon

Strikes hit central and southern areas amid escalating Iran-Israel-US conflict; damage reports emerge online Iran launched at least three successive waves of missile attacks on Israel on Sunday, striking areas in central parts of the country and triggering air raid sirens across several regions, according to reports circulating on social media and statements cited by … Read more