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Administration argues new directive falls outside the purview of the Supreme Court ruling US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump signed two … Read more

Zafar Ibn-e-Yaqoob says Germany offers the ideal environment for success in future events KARACHI: Pakistan’s former national shot put record holder Zafar Ibn-e-Yaqoob has urged Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem to train alongside the world’s top athletes in Europe, saying it is essential if the javelin thrower is to maintain his status among the sport’s elite. … Read more

More than 60 Palestinians detained or questioned during nearly two-day military operation The Israeli army withdrew from the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem late Thursday after a nearly two-day military raid that left 51 Palestinians injured, Palestinian authorities said. The Jerusalem Governorate said Israeli forces pulled out after an operation involving widespread … Read more

Trabzonspor’s new signing Mohamed Salah. Photo: REUTERS TURKEY: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday. The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans ‌prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black Sea … Read more

Oil extended gains on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, ​suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the strait and heavily fining those that violated the proposed ‌rules. Brent crude futures rose 80 cents, or 0.97%, to $83.29 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures rose … Read more

The Hampshire pacer stepped away from professional cricket after spending more than a year sidelined by injury John Turner retired at 25 due to injury concerns and a long-term back stress fracture. Photo: AFP  England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25, bringing an early end … Read more

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) will launch its safeguarding programme for District Football Championship safeguarding focal persons with the first online workshop on August 11, marking an important step in strengthening player welfare and embedding safeguarding standards across football in Pakistan. With the District Football Championship set to feature under-18 players as well, the federation … Read more

Says Pakistan stays engaged in diplomacy Lauds Oman’s role in promoting peace, stability Rejects India’s criti Foreign Office. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday it was part of regional diplomatic efforts to resolve standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the crisis as key to easing wider tensions between Iran and the US. The … Read more

. LONDON: Hundreds of members of the British Kashmiri diaspora and political activists gathered outside the Indian High Commission to mark the seventh anniversary of India’s decision to revoke the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with speakers describing the move as a violation of the Kashmiri people’s right to … Read more

Day-long search along four kilometres stretch of Nullah Leh ends without leads; locals stage protest RAWALPINDI: Following a day-long search for a six-year-old girl who went missing near Committee Chowk which bore no fruit, the police have registered a kidnapping case and officially launched an investigation. Earlier in the day, when the girl’s father reported … Read more