Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.
Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.
India beat Wales 3-1 in World Cup opener
India opened their FIH Hockey World Cup Group D journey with a 3-1 victory over Wales on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to help former world champions overcome a determined Welsh challenge at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. India made a fast start and established a two-goal advantage in the first quarter, with Harmanpreet … Read more
Xi calls for improving disaster prevention as floods, landslides batter China
Residents push a vehicle as they wade through a flooded street, following heavy rainfall brought by remnants of Typhoon Dolphin, in Xuchang, Henan province, China on August 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file Chinese President Xi Jinping called for improving the country’s ability to prevent, mitigate and respond to natural disasters after a string of deadly floods … Read more
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
Builders discover gold stash worth Rs2.89b hidden in walls of house
Lokale Politie (local police) Dendermonde shared photos of the treasure on facebook. Builders renovating a house in Belgium have discovered a stash of gold reportedly worth €9m(Rs2.89b) sealed into the walls of its cellar, BBC reported. The construction workers stumbled across the hidden trove of gold bars and coins while drilling to lay new sewage … Read more
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
The women who helped shape Pakistan’s independence movement
Beyond political rallies and campaigns, these women organised relief efforts, pushed for women’s rights When the story of Pakistan’s independence is told, it is often framed around the men who stood on political platforms, negotiated with the British and drew the boundaries of a new country. But behind and sometimes directly beside them, stood women … Read more
Padikkal hits ton as India eye big total
KL Rahul scored 77 before retiring hurt after tea as the visitors reach 288-2 at stumps Devdutt Padikkal got to his maiden Test century in 134 balls. Photo: AFP GALLE: India’s Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden test hundred to underline his credentials for the number three slot and propelled the tourists to a commanding 288-2 … Read more
Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea fans are hoping a radical close-season overhaul will end four years of underachievement since the club’s takeover by American investors who are doubling down on their bid to bring the glory days back to Stamford Bridge. The appointment of … Read more