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Bad Bunny. Photo: file SAN FRANCISCO: Bad Bunny on Thursday pledged to bring Puerto Rican culture to his historic and highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time show that has triggered fury among right-wing US critics. The Latino singer — one of the world’s most popular artists — is expected to perform the first-ever Super Bowl set entirely in … Read more
Manchester City have not won away to Liverpool in front of a crowd since 2003. Photo: AFP LIVERPOOL: Arsenal could take another giant step towards the Premier League title with victory over Sunderland on Saturday before Manchester City face a daunting trip to Liverpool. The Gunners already enjoy a six-point lead at the top of … Read more
Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova in action during her semi final match against Hailey Baptiste of the U.S. Photo: REUTERS DUBAI: Second-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova dropped the first set but battled back to defeat Hailey Baptiste of the United States on Friday, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3, to secure herself a spot in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final … Read more
[ KARACHI: After a one-day pause, gold and silver prices have risen again in international and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $117 to reach $4,967. The price of gold per tola also rose by Rs11,700 to Rs519,462, and the price of gold per 10 grams … Read more
BRUSSELS: The EU said Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc’s digital content rules. The European Commission, announcing preliminary conclusions of a probe opened two years ago, said it found TikTok was not taking … Read more
In the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Netherlands set Pakistan a target of 148 after being bowled out for 147 in 19.5 overs at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Chasing 148, Pakistan lost their first wicket at 27 runs. Saim Ayub, who made 24, was dismissed by Aryan Dutt, … Read more
Security forces personnel stand guard as members of the media film from a coordoned area following a deadly explosion at a Shia Muslim mosque, in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have arrested close relatives of the suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai … Read more
The talks will follow Netanyahu’s White House visit, could shape Gaza’s post-war governance Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena (L), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5L), Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani (C-R), Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (6R), Argentina’s President Javier Milei (5R), Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (2R), Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov (R), Turkiye’s Foreign Minister … Read more
Sindh CM inaugurates event, terms it ‘one of Pakistan’s most significant cultural and intellectual platforms’ The 17th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) 2026. KARACHI: The 17th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) 2026 has opened in Karachi, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and readers from Pakistan and abroad. This year’s festival is being held under the theme “Literature … Read more
Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest. Photo: AFP LEEDS: Leeds bolstered their bid for Premier League survival with a vital 3-1 win against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on Friday. Daniel Farke’s side struck twice in the four minutes in the first half through Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor. Dominic Calvert-Lewin bagged Leeds’ … Read more