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Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf

Iran speaker says EU militaries are “terrorist groups” under Iranian law over IRGC row. This file image shows Islamic Revolutionary Guard during a parade. PHOTO: REUTERS The naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have no plan to carry out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as reported by some media outlets earlier this week, … Read more

Russia’s Medvedev says victory will come soon in Ukraine war

Zelenskiy: US-backed Ukraine-Russia talks next week in Abu Dhabi as energy truce uncertain Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s powerful Security Council, said that Russia will “soon” win military victory in the Ukraine war but the key thing was to prevent any further conflict. “Soon,” Medvedev, who served as Russian president from 2008 to 2012, … Read more

Ahmad Baig triumphs at Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf Tournament

Photo: Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf Tournament The 15th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professionals Golf Tournament concluded today at Karachi Golf Club, marking four days of exceptional competition, sportsmanship, and national pride. Held from January 29 to February 1, 2026, the tournament brought together Pakistan’s finest golfing talent across professional, senior, junior, lady, and … Read more

Nawaz stars as Pakistan complete whitewash against Australia

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed celebrates after dismissing Australia’s Josh Inglis during the second T20 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday. Photo: X/ PCB A collective bowling effort, highlighted by a superb five-wicket haul from Mohammad Nawaz, powered Pakistan to a crushing 111-run victory over Australia in the third and final T20 International at the Gaddafi … Read more

Barca wasteful but beat Elche

Marcus Rashford scores his team’s third goal against Elche as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the table. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona spurned some big chances but still moved four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win at Elche, thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran … Read more

tennis history-maker with shades of Federer

Carlos Alcaraz takes a selfie with fans at the Australian Open. Photo: AFP MELBOURNE: Carlos Alcaraz has an easy charm and broad Tom Cruise-like smile, but underneath the cool exterior is a highly driven individual laser-focused on setting records. The 22-year-old did just that on Sunday, beating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to … Read more

The fear of disappearing

The fear of disappearing

Often mistaken for relevance, youth is prized almost everywhere in the world. To look young is assumed to mean confidence, competence, energy — still visible, still in the game. In a culture obsessed with speed, beauty, and productivity, youth offers protection from ageism and social erasure. But the desire to appear young is rarely simple … Read more

Korda defies cold to lead LPGA opener

MIAMI: Nelly Korda overcame brutal conditions to fire an eight-under par 64 and grab a three-stroke lead in Saturday’s weather-halted third round of the season-opening LPGA Tournament of Champions. Korda made seven birdies, an eagle and only one bogey in cold and windy conditions to finish 54 holes on 13-under 203 at Lake Nona Country … Read more