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On July 30, an avalanche cut off contact with the 10-member international expedition led by Purja on Broad Peak Mourners in Kathmandu lit candles before the portraits of mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his companions, who were killed in an avalanche in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/file A search team has transported the bodies of renowned climber Nirmal … Read more

Residents wade through a flooded street following heavy monsoon rains in Guwahati, India on August 4, 2026. Photo: AFP/file Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed on Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall … Read more

Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more

Masoud Pezeshkian tells Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya Palestine remains top priority of Iran’s foreign policy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Reuters/ File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency. … Read more

Five wrestlers to train in North Ossetia as PWF intensifies preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Former Youth Olympics bronze medallist Inayatullah (left) poses with young wrestlers during a training camp in Lahore. Peshawar-born Inayatullah is one of five wrestlers set to fly to Russia later this month for a month-long training camp. — Photo: … Read more

FBI director reveals cooperation in cyber fraud, crimes against children, counternarcotics, fugitive task force FBI Director Kash Patel looks on, as he testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. REUTERS FBI Director Kash Patel says he has forged new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, two longtime United States rivals, over … Read more

Zelenskiy urges allies to replenish supplies of interceptors amid shortage of defence missiles for US Patriot systems A resident looks at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the Kyiv region, Ukraine, August 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Russia fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the … Read more

Spinner says six-wicket haul was his most rewarding after shouldering heavy workload against Pakistan Jomel Warrican leads the team off after picking up 6 for 112. Photo: AFP West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican described his six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the second Test as the most rewarding performance of his career after carrying the hosts’ bowling … Read more

Off-spinner Sajid Khan took four wickets to help Pakistan move towards victory in the second Test. Photo: PCB Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan said the team will look to continue their strong bowling performance on the fourth day of the second Test and aim to dismiss West Indies quickly after putting themselves in a strong position. … Read more

PHF expresses confidence in team despite winless Pro League campaign ahead of tournament in Netherlands and Belgium ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, with the national side set to compete in the tournament to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from … Read more