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Babar moved down the order in T20 World Cup game against Namibia for scoring slowly, says Mike Hesson

Says Babar is ‘well aware that his strike rate in the power play in the World Cup is less than 100’ “We brought Babar back in for a specific role post the Asia Cup,” said Hesson. PHOTO: AFP/REUTERS Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said on Friday that batting great Babar Azam was dropped for the final … Read more

Gaza board bathed in flattery with caution

Trump also told stories in which he portrayed himself as having coerced leaders into doing what he wanted U.S President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. REUTERS  WASHINGTON: World leaders who accepted the invitation of United States President Donald … Read more

Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions

new video loaded: Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions Since Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States, Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners and approved a new amnesty law, although the restrictions on those freed have raised questions about whether this signals real change. Our international correspondent Simon Romero describes what’s happening. By Simon … Read more

Turkey, Saudi Sign Major Solar Power Deal

Acwa will build two solar power plants in the provinces of Sivas and Karaman with combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts Turkey and Saudi Arabia boost energy cooperation. PHOTO: AFP via Adem Altan  Saudi Arabia will help Turkiye build solar plants capable of powering more than two million homes, under a deal the two countries signed … Read more

Michael Vaughan calls for probe into reports of Pakistan cricketers sidelined from Hundred competition

‘The most inclusive sport in the country is not one that allows this to happen,’ says former England captain Former captain Michael Vaughan urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday to “act fast” on reports that Pakistani players will be overlooked by Indian-owned teams in the domestic Hundred competition. Longstanding political tensions between India … Read more

Police search royal mansion in investigation of king’s brother Andrew

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the US Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, … Read more