Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise
The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on how South Asian representation is changing in Hollywood
‘Best of the Best’ star reflects on authentic storytelling, cultural diversity and the pioneers who helped open doors Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has spoken about the changing landscape of South Asian representation in Hollywood, saying that while the industry still has work to do, the growing presence of varied and authentic stories has helped move the conversation … Read more
Nadeem’s treble gives Pakistan a blistering start
Pakistan opened their Pool B campaign with a commanding 9-0 victory over Thailand at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Sunday, scoring in every quarter to underline their dominance. Pakistan led 2-0 after the first quarter before adding three goals in the second to take a 5-0 advantage into halftime. They continued to control the contest … Read more
Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US fulfills commitments
Iran has conveyed its conditions to the opposing side through intermediaries, parliament speaker says Iran’s parliament speaker said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US fulfilled commitments made under a June agreement and met Tehran’s conditions. Addressing the parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran had “explicitly conveyed its conditions to … Read more
Israeli Shot and Killed in West Bank by Palestinian, Officials Say
The Israeli officials said an arrest had been made. The attack was on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Violence in the territory has grown recently.
Iran secure Asian Games basketball bronze
They hold off China 79-70 to claim the men’s bronze after a hard-fought campaign NAGOYA: Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win Asian Games men’s basketball bronze on Sunday, an achievement that left their players “speechless” after months of war back home. China led 31-29 at half-time in Nagoya, but Iran … Read more
Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold
NAGOYA: Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin on Sunday became the first Asian Games gold medallist in teqball, an acrobatic football-table tennis hybrid making its debut at this year’s event in Japan. Watched by Barcelona and Spain football legend Carles Puyol, Wai Khin Hnin beat Indonesia’s Sumaya, who goes by one name, 2-1 in the final to … Read more
5 Takeaways From Ari Emanuel’s Memoir
[“Roll the Calls,” the new book by the Hollywood mogul, is an entertaining and expletive-filled read that surprisingly pulls some punches.
Zara Noor Abbas on body confidence and finding her action-hero side
Actor recalls overcoming body-image concerns while filming ‘Sheroes’ and embracing a physically demanding new chapter Actor Zara Noor Abbas has opened up about filming Gear Up, an action segment of the upcoming anthology film Sheroes, revealing that she weighed 12kgs more when she shot the project than she does now. In an interview with Arab … Read more
PFF defends ASEAN Cup coaching changes
Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) president Mohsin Gilani has said the selection of coaches for the national team is made in consultation with head coach Nolberto Solano and that the federation does not interfere in the selection of players or coaching staff. “National team coaches are appointed in consultation with the head coach Nolberto and we … Read more