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F1 championship leader Norris grabs ‘stressful’ Las Vegas pole

McLaren’s Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position for Las Vegas Grand Prix with second placed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and third placed Williams’ Carlos Sainz Jr. PHOTO: REUTERS LAS VEGAS: Lando Norris maintained his charge towards a maiden Formula One crown on Friday by grabbing his third pole position in as many races … Read more

Chinese experts gather to explore space science development

Conference to host 50 sessions on space science, exploration, optics, materials and innovation A model of Chinese space station. PHOTO: REUTERS Over a thousand Chinese experts and scholars convened on Saturday for the Fourth China Space Science Assembly, engaging in discussions on the latest advancements, major achievements, and emerging trends in space science. The four-day … Read more

Macron warns G20 is “at risk” as bloc struggles with global crises

G20 in South Africa adopts climate declaration without US input, a move Washington calls shameful France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a G20 Leaders’ Summit plenary session at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025. Photo: AFP The G20 group of major world economies is “at risk” as it struggles to tackle … Read more

Sri Lanka set a target of 129 runs against Pakistan in the third T20I of tri-series

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi in action. PHOTO: REUTERS Sri Lanka put up a total of 128 runs for six wickets at the end of their 20 overs against Pakistan in the T20I Tri-Series at Rawalpindi Stadium on Saturday evening. Mohammad Nawaz had the most successful spell among Pakistani bowlers when he took the wickets of Kusal … Read more

“Raising a child is not an easy task,” says actor Sanam Saeed

UNICEF has launched a new early childhood development initiative, Bachpan Bemisaal, in collaboration with musician Bilal Maqsood. The four-part series, created under UNICEF’s Pakkay Dost banner, uses music, storytelling and educational entertainment to promote Early Childhood Development (ECD). The programme highlights the foundational role of love, nutrition, hygiene, play and early stimulation in a child’s … Read more

New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series

Mitchell Santner celebrates a wicket. Photo: AFP HAMILTON: Matt Henry took 4-43 and Mark Chapman crafted 64 as New Zealand coasted to a four-wicket win over the West Indies in the third ODI here at Seddon Park on Saturday for a series sweep. The tourists’ top order failed to fire once again, skittled for 161 … Read more