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Demi Vollering during the ninth stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Nice, France, Sunday, August 9, 2026. Photo: AFP NICE: Dutch rider Demi Vollering took the Tour de France Femmes overall title in style on Sunday, winning the hilly final stage to extend her lead on nearest rival Kasia Niewiadoma, who finished second … Read more
[Even amid a booming deal-making environment, private equity firms are unable to exit a growing number of investments at values their investors require.
India have named middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for the injured B Sai Sudharsan. Photo: AFP India have named middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for the injured B Sai Sudharsan for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday. Sudharsan … Read more
Pakistan’s women’s netball team suffered a 66-48 defeat at the hands of Thailand in their second outing at the Asian Netball Championships. Pakistan’s women’s netball team suffered a 66-48 defeat at the hands of Thailand in their second outing at the Asian Netball Championships 2026 Plate Division in Hong Kong on Monday. Pakistan, who made … Read more
The storm, which made landfall on Sunday evening, is the strongest to hit China this year and also caused flooding in parts of the Philippines.
Anwar, who turned 79 on Monday and has been in office since 2022, has had recurrent shoulder and back problems Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leads his delegation during the Special Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, Philippines, May 7, … Read more
Deal with Iran would set out the new shipping lanes to be used once US fulfils conditions and strait is reopened Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s recent diplomatic successes and improving macroeconomic stability have been overshadowed by an important national debate on internal system failure initiated by a senior cabinet member. The discussion has been wide-ranging, focusing primarily on Pakistan’s highly centralised system of governance. Many believe that decision-making remains concentrated in Islamabad and the provincial capitals, leaving … Read more
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.
[ Over the years, country’s engagement with international standards has quietly laid foundations for sustainable develo LAHORE: International standards are often perceived as a recent phenomenon. They are not. Many predate the United Nations, with institutions such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO), established under the League of Nations, later becoming part of the UN … Read more