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Italy crush Nepal for first cricket T20 World Cup win

Brothers Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca celebrate after a dominating 10-wicket victory. Photo: AFP MUMBAI: Spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti helped debutants Italy to a historic first win at the cricket T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket hammering of Nepal on Thursday. Kalugamage (3-18) and Manenti (2-9) combined to bowl out Nepal for 123, … Read more

Farmers protest over US-India trade framework, government defends pact

Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards Farmers and trade union workers shout slogans during a nationwide strike over government policies and other issues in Amritsar on February 12, 2026.PHOTO: AFP Thousands of Indian farmers protested across the country on Thursday, alleging the government had compromised their interests in the United … Read more

Pakistani celebrities are discussing mental health: a shift on our screens

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For years, mental health in Pakistan was a topic whispered about in private or swept under the rug. Celebrities—particularly women—expected to radiate composure and grace, no matter the personal cost. The closest glimpse audiences received of vulnerability was a vague “stress tha” or “tough time”. Today, the narrative is shifting —for both men and women. … Read more

Van Dijk sinks Sunderland to boost UCL bid

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk (C) celebrates scoring at Sunderland. Photo: AFP SUNDERLAND: Virgil van Dijk lifted Liverpool back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as the defender sealed a 1-0 win at Sunderland on Wednesday.Reds captain Van Dijk netted in the second half to inflict Sunderland’s first home defeat in the Premier … Read more

Balochistan announces Rs1.38b bounty for 39 ‘most-wanted terrorists’

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has published the names and photographs of 39 individuals in major newspapers, declaring them “most-wanted terrorists” and announcing substantial cash rewards for information leading to their arrest. Among those listed are Bashir Zeb, the head of the proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group, and Gulzar Imam, also known as Shambay, … Read more

India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is

A Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault Aviation of France takes off at Yelahanka Airforce Station in Bangalore. PHOTO: AFP India on Thursday gave initial clearance for a $40 billion boost to the country’s armed forces, including procurement of more Rafale fighter jets for the air force and Boeing P-8I reconnaissance aircraft for the navy. A … Read more