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Pakistan must use a professional hockey league to rebuild its domestic game and reconnect supporters with a sport that has struggled to maintain its traditional following, International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram said on Monday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, Ikram strongly backed plans for a … Read more
The two sides have met repeatedly for talks about their border since a deadly 2020 clash Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval pictured during the Indian-hosted regional summit on Afghanistan. PHOTO: TWITTER/@MBCODISHA India’s top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries’ disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit … Read more
Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.
Beijing’s reaction comes as Trump administration moves to target Iran’s trading partners with sanctions Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China warned Monday that sanctions and pressure tactics do not resolve disputes, vowing to take necessary steps to safeguard its interests as … Read more
[Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to retaliate against U.S. tariffs has drawn praise from China, and exposed a rift in the Trump administration.
The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria’s northwest, the latest in a series of military interventions.
Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad was crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, taking home a cash prize of Rs1.5 million at the grand finale on Sunday. Hira, who comes from a middle-class family, won over the audience and judges with her vocals and strong performances. The singer’s journey reached an emotional climax during the grand … Read more
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol strike late to seal a dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth MANCHESTER: Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s … Read more
Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine, August 4, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS The Kremlin said on Monday that Britain’s decision to hand Ukraine classified information on British-made components used to make SCALP long-range cruise missiles would “add fuel … Read more
[An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing.