PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot

Luis Enrique hailed his side’s “perfect evening” after reclaiming League 1 top spot Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish midfielder Dro Fernandez (C) celebrates his goal in a 4-0 Ligue 1 win at Nice. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his side’s “perfect evening” after reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a dominant 4-0 … Read more

Medvedev, Sinner advance to third round

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev is through to the third round of the Miami Open after a victory over Japanese qualifier Rei Sakamoto. Photo: AFP MIAMI: World number two Jannik Sinner made a smooth start Saturday at the Miami Open, where defending champion Jakub Mensik shook off a “horrible” first set to win his opening match. Six … Read more

Israeli military instructed to demolish Lebanese homes in ‘frontline villages’, minister says

Instructed to destroy all bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River, which Katz said were used for “terrorist activity” Smoke billows after reported strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. Photo: Reuters Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz ​said … Read more

PPP senator Sherry Rehman’s daughter Marvi Malik passes away at 35

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Sherry Rehman’s daughter, Marvi Malik, passed away at the age of 35 after a brain haemorrhage on Sunday, the family announced. She had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, where she was admitted five days ago. Her condition deteriorated three days before her death, requiring … Read more

Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds

Bahrain acknowledged for the first time that a Patriot missile was involved in the explosion on Sitra Island Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026 PHOTO: REUTERS An American-operated Patriot air defence battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in … Read more

Iran warns it will target US regional infrastructure if Washington strikes power plants

Threat follows Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz as war risks widening and energy markets reel An Israeli soldier uses a torch to inspect the damage after Iranian missile barrages struck Dimona, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in southern Israel March 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened … Read more

Govt urges public to adopt further austerity measures, cooperate to conserve energy amid Mideast fuel crisis

Ministers caution that future price increases might be likely and current fuel supply should be responsibly used The federal government urged the public on Saturday to adopt further austerity measures in daily life and to cooperate with the authorities in conserving energy in light of the fuel crisis created by the conflict in the Middle … Read more