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MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is “very happy” with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella. However Madrid’s approach for Rodri … Read more
LONDON: Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan. Carse has been referred to the Cricket Regulator after videos on social media appeared to show the fast bowler being led away by … Read more
[The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
Ruling from 6-3 conservative majority applies to June injunction from Boston judge A ballot drop box outside a public library, ahead of the midterm primary election, in Boston, Massachusetts, US, August 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States Supreme Court on Monday lifted one court order blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing an executive order restricting the use of mail-in ballots … Read more
It is not unusual to join if there is a security pact among Muslim nations, says state minister for foreign affairs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the Joint Defence Agreement in Makkah. PHOTO: AFP Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the … Read more
Indian actors take on psychological thriller reportedly involving cat-and-mouse chase 18 years after starring together on screen, Indian actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunited for Haiwaan, with the trailer of the psychological thriller recently released. According to Khaleej Times, the film revolves around a cat-and-mouse game between a psychopath and a visually impaired man. … Read more
Babar Azam returned to captaincy for the third time. Photo: AFP Pakistan face a daunting task to revive their three-match Test series against England when the second match begins at Lord’s on Thursday, with the visitors under pressure to produce a vastly improved performance. Pakistan were beaten by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, … Read more
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
Virkkunen stresses need to ensure such technologies operate within certain security constraints A photo of Henna Virkkunen, European Commission’s executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security, and democracy. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security, and democracy, warned Tuesday about the risks of artificial intelligence slipping beyond human control. … Read more
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.