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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic practices before the US Open, where he’s chasing a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25. That so-far futile quest … Read more
American singer joins Bella Hadid, Saja Kilani in spotlighting Palestinian heritage through fashion American singer Olivia Rodrigo became the latest global star to bring Palestinian craftsmanship into the fashion spotlight, wearing a handmade dress featuring traditional tatreez embroidery at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival. She joined a list of other celebrities who have used … Read more
Users in the United States will see the new label, following President Trump’s executive order last week.
The death toll from the current Ebola virus outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, surpassed 2,800 on Sunday, according to the latest data released by the country’s health authorities. The Health Ministry data showed that the number of confirmed cases had reached 5,945 across six provinces. At least 1,327 people … Read more
Indian filmmaker says actor’s apology, prompted by father Salim Khan, won him over Indian filmmaker Subhash Ghai detailed the story of his fallout with actor Salman Khan in 2008, revealing how an apology eventually turned their strained relationship into a close friendship. According to Gulf News, in a recent interview, Ghai discussed the physical altercation that … Read more
Roger Federer accepts his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Newport. Photo: AFP NEWPORT: A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport’s pantheon as one of the “greatest honors of my life.” The 45-year-old 20-time … Read more
Nawaz Sharif shares a 100-day reform plan with the AJK PM targeting public sector PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz meet AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani and Speaker Tariq Farooq. PHOTO: X The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) senior leadership on Sunday stressed the need for the immediate resolution … Read more
The actress will receive a Golden Lion for her decades on stages and screens large and small at the Venice Film Festival.
Nico Gonzalez came off the bench and sparked Juventus into life for a 2-0 victory over Parma. Photo: AFP ROME: Juventus saw off Parma 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the Serie A season on Saturday, while Fiorentina’s celebrations of the club’s 100th anniversary were spoilt by a 3-0 home defeat … Read more
A still image from undated archive footage released by Iranian media on August 24, 2026, shows Mojtaba Khamenei attending a meeting before he assumed the role of Iran’s Supreme Leader, at an unknown location. Photo: Reuters Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called … Read more