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Sports

Stellar Starc fires Kolkata to third IPL title

CHENNAI: Mitchell Starc bowled a sensational opening spell to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian...

Published 26 May, 2024 11:11pm

USA

At least nine dead in US tornadoes, storms

WASHINGTON: At least nine people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:57pm

Europe

Zelensky invites Biden and Xi to attend Ukraine peace summit

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping...

Updated 26 May, 2024 10:27pm

Middle East

Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive

RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm

Pakistan

Captain, soldier martyred in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel gun battle: ISPR

Five terrorists were also killed during the operation, the military's media wing says

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:56pm

Pakistan

CM Gandapur meets federal ministers to discuss electricity-related issues

Consensus reached between the Federal Ministers and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister to address these issues collectively

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:31pm

Europe

Italy opposes use of weapons supplied to Ukraine in Russia

ROME: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated Sunday her opposition to the use of weapons supplied to...

Published 26 May, 2024 09:24pm

Pakistan

Emirs of Kuwait, Qatar accept PM Shehbaz’s invitation to visit Pakistan

Development comes days after UAE announced allocation of $10bn for investment in Pakistan's promising economic sectors

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:16pm

USA

More than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UN

PORT MORESBY: More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN...

Published 26 May, 2024 08:57pm

Sports

Alcaraz tames Wolf at French Open

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz comfortably maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam by taming...

Published 26 May, 2024 08:37pm

Middle East

‘Strong’ Palestinian Authority needed for Mideast peace: EU’s Borrell

BRUSSELS: A “strong” Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East, EU foreign policy chief...

Published 26 May, 2024 08:35pm

South Asia

800,000 seek shelter as Bangladesh braces for cyclone

PATUAKHALI: At least 800,000 Bangladeshis fled their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further...

Updated 26 May, 2024 08:32pm

Sports

Osaka sets up possible Swiatek clash at French Open

PARIS: Naomi Osaka reached the French Open second round for the first time in three years with a battling victory...

Published 26 May, 2024 08:27pm

Stocks

Qatar index hits 7-month low as Gulf bourses dip; Egypt gains

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday, led by the Qatar index amid receding expectations for US interest...

Published 26 May, 2024 07:17pm

Middle East

US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia: FT

The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the...

Published 26 May, 2024 07:28pm

Arts

Veteran actor Talat Hussain passes away in Karachi

The Arts Council of Pakistan president says the legendary actor died after a prolonged illness

Updated 26 May, 2024 07:21pm

Middle East

Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says

Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence,...

Published 26 May, 2024 07:10pm

Pakistan

PPP delegation meets PM Shehbaz to discuss budget 2024-25

Delegation includes former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Syed Naveed Qamar, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and Sherry Rehman

Updated 26 May, 2024 06:17pm

Europe

Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 14

KHARKIV: The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 14...

Updated 26 May, 2024 05:48pm

Middle East

ICC prosecutor says Israel not ‘akin’ to Hamas

LONDON: International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan justified his decision to request arrest warrants for...

Published 26 May, 2024 05:19pm

Middle East

Hamas armed wing says fired ‘large rocket barrage’ at Tel Aviv

GAZA STRIP: The armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas said Sunday it had fired a “large rocket barrage” at Israel’s...

Published 26 May, 2024 05:13pm

Sports

Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit

PARIS: Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing “one of the toughest opponents possible” when he plays Alexander Zverev...

Published 26 May, 2024 05:09pm

Middle East

Aid trucks expected to start entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

CAIRO: About 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, are expected to enter Gaza on Sunday through the Kerem...

Updated 26 May, 2024 02:25pm

Europe

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, from Kharkiv, urges Biden, Xi to join peace summit

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on...

Published 26 May, 2024 01:38pm

Sports

Miami win in Vancouver without resting Barca trio

MIAMI: Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez but still managed to extend their unbeaten run in Major...

Published 26 May, 2024 12:08pm

South Asia

Four children among 27 dead in India amusement park fire

AHMEDABAD: Four young children were among 27 people killed when a fire in India ripped through a crowded amusement...

Published 26 May, 2024 11:57am

Sports

Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 to win second straight Women’s Champions League

BILBAO: Second-half goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais...

Published 26 May, 2024 11:02am

World

Proxy firm advises shareholders to reject Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla, opens new tab shareholders to reject a $56...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:57am

Africa

Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years

Burkina Faso’s ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:50am

Life & Style

Mary Poppins song writer, Richard Sherman, dies at age 95

Richard Sherman, 95, a man behind famed Disney songs that delighted generations, such as “It’s a Small World (After...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:35am

Sports

Carlos Alcaraz looks to ease injury doubts with fast start at Roland Garros

PARIS: World number three Carlos Alcaraz returns to the French Open hoping to banish memories of the severe cramps...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:30am

Asia

China’s Li lands in Seoul for trilateral summit with South Korea, Japan

SEOUL/TOKYO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a trilateral summit with his South Korean...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:26am

World

Three bodies retrieved from Papua New Guinea landslide, UN says

SYDNEY: Emergency teams pulled three bodies from the rubble of Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide, the UN said on...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:18am

Europe

Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years

PARIS/BERLIN: French President Emanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:13am

Sports

Kylian Mbappe glad to leave PSG on winning note

France forward Kylian Mbappe said he is leaving Paris St Germain with his head held high after the Ligue 1...

Published 26 May, 2024 10:02am

Major step taken to boost Pakistan-Iran bilateral trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have decided to open Taftan and Gabd borders 24/7 — a major step forward to promote...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:15am

More than one in four Syrians ‘extremely poor’: World Bank

BEIRUT: More than a quarter of Syrians live in extreme poverty, the World Bank said Saturday, 13 years into a...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:15am

Orders of President, Cabinet Division ignored: FBR still filing petitions against FTO

ISLAMABAD: Despite clear-cut directions from the Cabinet Division and against the orders of the president issued in...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:14am

Pending service appeals: SC asks SHC, Service Tribunal to formulate standing instructions to ‘settle down a reasonable timeline’

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the chief justice Sindh High Court (SHC), and the chairman Service Tribunal to...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am

Track and trace system: Govt hasn’t lost even a single penny due to delay in implementation?

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has not lost a single penny due to the delay in the implementation of the...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am

Budget proposals: OICCI calls for abolishing advance tax on telecom subscribers

ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the government to abolish...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am

‘Skimmed & Instant Milk Powder’ New customs values on import of milk products fixed

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of “Skimmed...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:10am

Govt decides to do away with subsidised gas for fertilizer industry

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to do away with subsidised gas to the fertiliser industry for urea as...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:09am

Mining sector: Chinese firm assured of investment facilitation

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) apex committee on Saturday assured a Chinese firm of...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:09am

Federation, provinces on one page for development: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Attaullah Tarar stated on Saturday...

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:08am

Privatisation of SOEs: SIFC stresses need for meeting timelines

Committee reiterates the commitment to improve the investment ecosystem, and gave directions to make it more investment friendly through sustainable policy initiatives

Updated 26 May, 2024 09:06am

Opinion

Pakistan’s energy sector: Growing burden of circular debt

As a result of the alleged corruption and ineptitude of the power bureaucracy in the country, the cost of dealing...