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Sameer Minhas eyes U19 World Cup glory

Right handed batter Sameer Minhas has been instrumental for Pakistan U19 during the recently concluded Asia Cup and tri-nation series. Photo: ICC/file Sameer Minhas’ cricketing journey began not on established cricket grounds but on the tiled floor of his home. With water sprinkled on tiles to generate pace and swing and taped tennis balls doubling … Read more

‘No conversations’ with US, says Cuban president after Trump threats

Trump urges Cuba to “make a deal,” vows to cut off Venezuelan oil and money after Maduro raid Diaz-Canel retorted angrily that “no one” would tell Cuba what to do. PHOTO:AFP Cuba’s leader said Monday there were “no conversations” with the United States, after President Donald Trump urged the communist-ruled island to “make a deal” … Read more

Venezuela says 116 political prisoners released

Prisoner releases were announced under pressure from Trump, who says US is “in charge” of Venezuela Evelis Cano, mother of imprisoned Jack Tantak Cano, holds a sign outside Zone 7 of the Bolivarian National Police in Caracas, demanding freedom for all political prisoners.PHOTO:AFP Venezuela said Monday that 116 political prisoners have been released since the … Read more

Sabalenka returns for another Australian Open title

BENGALURU: World number one Aryna Sabalenka enters the Australian Open in her familiar role as the hot favourite but unlike in the past two years the powerful Belarusian arrives without a title to defend or the momentum of a winning run in Melbourne.The twice champion’s 20-match winning streak at the season’s opening major was snapped … Read more

Mbaye could prove decisive for Senegal

TANGIERS: Senegal’s 17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye has emerged as a potential future star for African football, and his role as a super substitute at the Africa Cup of Nations could yet prove decisive for his team.One of a number of exciting new players on display over the last three weeks at the tournament in Morocco, Mbaye … Read more