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Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev

Carlos Alcaraz, who became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier this month, notched his ninth straight win of 2025. Photo: AFP DOHA: World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Friday to reach the final … Read more

Brook says a ‘shame’ if Pakistan players snubbed for hundred

Ahead of England’s opening Super Eights clash against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Sunday, Brook — who will play for Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred this year. PHOTO: REUTERS England captain Harry Brook said on Saturday that it would be “a shame” if Pakistani players were shut out of England’s domestic white-ball Hundred competition … Read more

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

White House official says no unified support yet for strike on Iran despite Trump’s rhetoric so far Iranian women walk past an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. REUTERS Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear … Read more

Arteta wants to ‘live in the present’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match. Photo: REUTERS/File LONDON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on his players to “live in the present” ahead of Sunday’s visit to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a battle to stay ahead in the title race after their lead was cut short by successive Premier League draws. The title … Read more

India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years

The cooperation will focus on attracting investment in exploration, mining and steel sector infrastructure Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, next to India’s President Droupadi Murmu, during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India on February 21, 2026. Photo: Reuters India moved to … Read more