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Pochettino says Balogun foul ‘never’ a red card as suspension looms

US forward Folarin Balogun’s red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina means he will miss the next World Cup game against Belgium. Photo: AFP SANTA CLARA: USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should “never” have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side’s last-16 World Cup … Read more

Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipasto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof … Read more

Israeli Knesset advances bill to ban Muslim call to prayer over loudspeakers

Move constitutes ‘crime, legislative terrorism,’ says Palestinian National Council head Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the opening of a Knesset session, on October 28, 2024. Photo : Reuters The Knesset approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to ban the broadcasting of the Muslim call to prayer, or adhan, in Israel on loudspeakers, according to … Read more

Govt achieves inflation goal, but consumers suffer

[ ISLAMABAD: The government has achieved the annual average inflation target of 7.5% for the just-ended fiscal year despite the impact of Middle East conflict but consumers suffered from a one-third increase in petrol prices and a 25% spike in the cost of electricity. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the average increase … Read more

China’s UBTech launches AI-powered lifelike companion robots

China’s humanoid robot launch fuels buzz over AI “cyber partners”, with prices reaching $145,835 A humanoid robot stands at a UBTECH showroom during a government‑organised media trip in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, April 16, 2026. REUTERS Chinese robotics firm UBTech  has unveiled a new line of ultra-realistic humanoid robots it says are ​designed for companionship and … Read more

Russia bombards Kyiv in major strike, at least 18 people killed

Russia fired 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight as Ukraine faced Patriot missile shortages Rescuers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 2, 2026. REUTERS Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s ​capital … Read more