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Bangladesh players celebrate after Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul powered the hosts to a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Dhaka. Photo: FILE Bangladesh produced a ruthless all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, extending their recent dominance over the visitors with a third … Read more

Iran war drives annual inflation to 3.8%, highlighting renewed price pressures across energy, food and essential goods Gas prices are displayed at a gas station as the prices of oil and gas surge, amid the Iran war, in Titusville, Florida, US, March 31, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS WASHINGTON: United States inflation accelerated for a second straight month in April … Read more

Wang Yi, Ishaq Dar agree on continued engagement in call, stress regional stability and Strait of Hormuz passage. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar(L) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. PHOTOs: File Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role in the US-Iran conflict during talks with Deputy Prime Minister and … Read more

Directs reforms in interior ministry institutions and enhanced capacity of police and FIA Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a meeting on the country’s law and order situation in Islamabad on Tuesday. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed that all available resources be utilised to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to ensure … Read more

RSS general secretary says he has been addressing gatherings in the US, Germany and Britain, with more planned Dattatreya Hosabale, general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), speaks to journalists during a briefing with foreign media at the RSS office in New Delhi, India, May 12, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS A powerful Hindu group from which ​Indian … Read more

Chasing 268 for victory in Dhaka, Pakistan were 119-3 before they fell to 163 all out in the final session Bangladesh celebrate their win at the end of the fifth day of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-i-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Pace bowler … Read more

Jess Phillips says Starmer’s timid style and incremental approach will not deliver the change the country needs Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign … Read more

Ali Pervaiz Malik thanks Kuwait for facilitating vessel Khairpur carrying diesel and jet fuel Kuwait and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed the possibility of the former establishing strategic storage facilities in the country, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. It said that Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nassar Abdulrahman Almutairi in … Read more

The song blends R&B with Arabic melodies, focusing on themes of identity, unity and resilience Elyanna and Jessie Reyez. Photo: File FIFA released yet another song for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna alongside Canadian artist Jesse Reyez. Titled “Illuminate”, the song is part of FIFA’s growing musical rollout for the tournament and … Read more

Beijing’s remarks come after US president said he would discuss arms sales to Taiwan with his Chinese counterpart Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of US President Donald Trump’s … Read more