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Falling debris damages civilian infrastructure in Kyiv as fire breaks out at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery Smoke rises from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters Russia and Ukraine accused each other of overnight strikes Saturday that killed three people … Read more
Veteran actor calls for greater understanding of pregnancy blues, postpartum mental health Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf urged husbands and in-laws to be more compassionate and understanding towards postpartum women. She also urged support for women dealing with postpartum depression, pregnancy blues and the emotional challenges that often accompanied motherhood. “I feel those who are around … Read more
Diego Simeone insists Barcelona target Julian Alvarez will continue at Atletico. Photo: AFP/File MADRID: Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez. The … Read more
Aqeel Khan, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and teammates deliver Pakistan’s best-ever finish in the 45+ category ISLAMBAD: Pakistan produced its finest-ever performance at the ITF Masters World Team Championships, securing the silver medal in the 45+ age category after a closely contested 2-1 defeat against top seeds and tournament favourites Spain in the championship final. The deciding … Read more
Red high-temperature warnings remained in effect for much of southern and western Italy through Saturday.
Operation in response to Houthi attacks on military camps in Marib, Hadhramaut, says spokesperson Yemen’s army announced on Saturday that it launched a military operation at Houthi targets and military equipment. Army spokesman Col Majid al-Nuzaili said in a statement that the operation was carried out in response to Houthi attacks on military camps in … Read more
The Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer’s World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door. Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia said in an interview on Argentine TV that … Read more
American Jewish activists say travel permits revoked after volunteer work in occupied West Bank Israel has revoked the entry permits of a group of American Jewish activists who participated in protests in the occupied West Bank against attacks by Israeli occupiers on Palestinians and their property, The Forward, a United States Jewish publication, reported Friday. … Read more
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Party eyes subpoenas, hearings to obtain records from entities tied to president’s political, business orbit US Congress. Photo: Reuters (file) United States House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with … Read more