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Iran has not surrendered, shipping through Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and no clear path to ending conflict People walk past an anti-US billboard on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/File Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war that President Donald Trump has called … Read more
More than 1,300 people were missing in Nepal and the Tibet region of China after a torrent of mud, water and ice swept away villages and bridges. Officials said 180 people were confirmed killed.
Dinusha and Nuwantha’s unbeaten 111-run stand takes Sri Lanka to 329-6 at lunch COLOMBO: Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha forged a century-plus stand to propel Sri Lanka to 329-6 at lunch on the final day, keeping alive their chances of saving the second and final test against India on Thursday. Made to follow on, Sri … Read more
Female boxers in Lyari push back against conservative attitudes toward women in sport KARACHI: Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro. Soomro, 21, made national headlines last year after winning an international bout in Bangkok in … Read more
Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.
Remarks come as US President Donald Trump has renewed overtures to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un A flag of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. PHOTO: REUTERS North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to … Read more
Pakistan have named a 15-member Under-19 squad for their tour of England, with Farhan Yousaf appointed captain for a campaign featuring one Youth Test and four one-day internationals. The tour begins on September 2 with a four-day Youth Test against England at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, followed by ODIs at Arundel, Guildford and Wormsley. Farhan, … Read more
Saudi ambassador describes his stay in Pakistan as a ‘deeply memorable and rewarding experience’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. Photo: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki in a farewell call at the prime minister’s house … Read more
Early reports from Nepal suggest an earthquake could have caused lower part of a glacier to collapse, trigger floods A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet, … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Switzerland. Photo: AFP Iran said on Wednesday that the US bears international responsibility for damages caused by its unilateral sanctions and must provide full compensation, including restitution and reparations. In a message to the UN and Security Council, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described … Read more