Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security and risk firms said on Wednesday, bringing the number of ships struck in the region since the Iran conflict began to at least 14. Shipping along the narrow strait has come to a near standstill since the United States and Israel began strikes on […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday unveiled the glittering “Infinity Trophy” for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), with the silverware revealed at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The league shared the first glimpse of the new PSL 11 trophy through a short video on its social media platforms, highlighting the intricate […]
Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team member changed her mind and revealed their location to the Iranian embassy, Canberra said. Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded “traitors” at home for refusing to sing […]
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition. In front in the 12th minute in Bergamo through Josip Stanisic, Bayern are all-but through following a stunning brace from […]
Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening match of the ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 115, Bangladesh reached 118-2 in 15.1 overs, with opener Tanzid Hasan leading the charge with an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls. Bangladesh made a brisk start […]
The European Commission has threatened to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale art exhibition if organisers proceed with plans to allow Russia to reopen its pavilion at this year’s edition. Russia’s pavilion at the art fair was closed after Moscow’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which triggered the exclusion of Russian artists and institutions […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the prevailing regional situation in a phone call on Wednesday, according to an official statement. During the call, PM Shehbaz expressed concern over the recent tensions in the region and stressed that Pakistan considers diplomatic efforts and dialogue essential for ensuring peace, stability, and de-escalation. […]
The US Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Navy’s assessments spell continued disruption to Middle East oil exports […]
Two drones fell near Dubai’s main airport and Bahrain evacuated some planes on Wednesday, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued to disrupt air traffic, hampering efforts to restore flights as the war on Iran entered a 12th day. The US-Israel war against Iran has led to tens of thousands of flight cancellations, reroutings and schedule changes worldwide, […]
A powerful scene in the action epic “Gladiator II” had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erased the intrusion to help create the desired movie magic. Zimmerman works at Exceptional Minds, a nonprofit vocational academy […]