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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’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
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
Weight-loss drugs, peptides, I.V.F. As sharps migrate out of doctors’ offices, even needle-phobics are willing to embrace shots.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
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LONDON: England’s decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week’s opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record … Read more
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance US President Donald Trump listens, as his son-in-law Jared Kushner speaks, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner … Read more
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.