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Iran says 60-day deadline ‘lost its relevance’ after US ‘violations’ of memorandum

Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. — AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that the 60-day deadline for talks with the United States following the June 17 memorandum of understanding “lost its relevance” after what he called “flagrant” … Read more

Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games

Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide … Read more

Trump ‘very happy’ over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Shows how Middle East ‘coming together’ to defend itself in a ‘more meaningful way’, says US president Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Monday … Read more

Cameroon win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals … Read more

Sabalenka squeezes out Cincinnati win

She came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions … Read more