Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
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Kipchoge feeling the pressure ahead of Sydney Marathon
SYDNEY: Eliud Kipchoge says the desire to inspire others drove him to enter this week’s Sydney Marathon with the Kenyan legend admitting there was “huge pressure” on him to win. The 40-year-old, arguably the greatest men’s marathon runner of all time, headlines the field on Sunday in a race being run for the first time … Read more
Chivu’s Inter turning the page on Champions League humiliation
LONDON: Inter Milan head into Sunday’s match with Udinese on the up after a show of force in Cristian Chivu’s coaching debut at the San Siro suggested they will be Napoli’s main challengers for the Serie A title. Fans had spent the summer digesting their team’s humiliation at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the … Read more
Trump Tries to Derail Climate Progress
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Sazgar unveils Rs11.5b plan to double output by 2026
[ KARACHI: Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), one of Pakistan’s leading triwheel and tractor manufacturers, has announced a Rs11.5 billion expansion plan to more than double its vehicle production capacity by March 2026, with special focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. According to Insight Securities, Sazgar intends to raise its daily production from roughly 40 … Read more
Afghanistan bus crash kills 25
KABUL: At least 25 people were killed and 27 injured when a bus overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, authorities told AFP, a week after the country’s deadliest road accident in years. The crash happened “due to the driver’s negligence” on a highway near the capital Kabul leading to the southern city of Kandahar, interior … Read more
Meet Zohran Mamdani’s rapper persona
NEW YORK: Not every candidate for New York City mayor has rapped about having the same history as a chapati, or has convinced acclaimed food critic Madhur Jaffrey to perform in a video standing in a food truck, but Zohran Mamdani has. Born in Uganda, of Indian parents, Mamdani is a former rapper and the … Read more
Millions paid for release of ships
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has spent millions of rupees on litigation for the release of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) vessels detained in South Africa due to the alleged outstanding financial claims against Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). To clear arrears of the litigation process, the government has recently approved the payment of Rs330.526 million. The Ministry … Read more
Messi brace puts Miami into Leagues Cup final
FORT LAUDERDALE: Lionel Messi scored twice late on as Inter Miami fought back to beat Orlando City 3-1 and reach the final of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday. After missing two straight matches with a right thigh injury, Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute to pull Inter level at 1-1 then combined with … Read more
Hamburg host derby rivals St Pauli in German top-flight reunion
BERLIN: Fierce city rivals Hamburg and St Pauli resume hostilities in the Bundesliga on Friday, 14 years since their last top-flight clash. Six-time German champions Hamburg, known as HSV in Germany, were relegated in 2018 and endured a seven-year stint in the second division before winning promotion at the end of last season. Hamburg’s toil … Read more
