President Donald Trump gestures during a visit to Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, March 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil supplies disrupted by the Mideast war. Trump, who has said the … Read more

Oman and Egypt try to mediate, but lack of interest from the US and Iran suggests both sides digging in for conflict US President Donald Trump listens to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a round table in the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Reuters/ File President Donald Trump’s administration has rebuffed efforts … Read more

Best known for his theory of political consensus-building, he shaped post-war Germany’s discourse more than any peer German philosopher Professor Juergen Habermas makes a speech during the awards ceremony for the “Understanding and Tolerance” prize at the Jewish museum in Berlin, November 13, 2010 Photo: Reuters Juergen Habermas, best-known for his theory of political consensus-building, … Read more

Sixth round of talks to extend tariff truce, ease export controls and expand trade as markets watch closely The 6th round of consultations will bring together top negotiators from Beijing and Washington as part of an ongoing effort to stabilise bilateral economic relations. PHOTO: news.bitcoin.com Senior officials from China and the United States are beginning … Read more

All-rounder also receives one demerit point for throwing helmet and glove in anger after dismissal in Dhaka Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for losing his cool following his controversial run-out in the second ODI against Bangladesh on Friday. Agha, who leads Pakistan in T20Is, received one … Read more

SHANGHAI: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen cut a disconsolate figure Saturday after qualifying only eighth for the Chinese Grand Prix, saying every lap in his underperforming Red Bull was about “survival”. The once dominant Red Bulls have suffered more than most from Formula One’s sweeping new regulations in 2026. Verstappen failed to finish in the … Read more

LONDON: England paceman Mark Wood said his recovery from a knee injury is “real slow going” but the 36-year-old knows ​that at this stage of his career it could ‌all be over if he pushes too hard. Wood returned to the longest format after 15 months to feature in the first Ashes test ​against Australia … Read more

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick. Photo: AFP MANCHESTER: Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick on Friday said his ​players were “itching to get going” again when they host fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston ‌Villa, after suffering their first defeat under his leadership. Last week, 10-man Newcastle United ended Carrick’s unbeaten run after William Osula … Read more

Thousands of sailors wait for safe passage after drone strikes and missile attacks halt shipping near Iran NEW DELHI: Stranded for two weeks at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas as drones and missiles set ships ablaze nearby, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj says he has not been home for six months and cannot wait to see … Read more

Over 6,000 students at high-risk centres to be verified ahead of SSC exams beginning March 27 LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has introduced biometric attendance for candidates at sensitive examination centres ahead of matriculation examinations across Punjab, in a bid to crack down on impersonation and organised cheating. More than … Read more