Naveen John cannot help feeling both excited and wistful ahead of what he calls the “biggest opportunity” for an Indian rider. Excited, because he will be racing in the first-ever multi-stage road race in India, a UCI 2.2 classified international cycling event. Sad, because it did not come when he was younger and not pushing […]
Iranian authorities have said they are considering “gradually” restoring internet access after imposing a sweeping communications shutdown across the country more than a week ago, local media reported. On Sunday morning, AFP was able to connect to the internet from its Tehran office, though the vast majority of internet providers and mobile internet remain cut. It was […]
One terrorist was killed and two others were injured as police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, sources said on Sunday. According to sources, the operation was launched following reports of the presence of terrorists in Kalachi and its surrounding areas. Law enforcement personnel came under […]
Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table following a scoreless draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but it was a bittersweet result for their manager Mikel Arteta. Manchester City had earlier slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Manchester United, giving Arsenal the opportunity to open up a nine-point gap, but […]
Juventus’ Serie A title ambitions are all but over after they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Cagliari on Saturday, in a game where the visitors were unable to make their domination of possession count. Juventus sit fifth in the standings on 39 points, 10 behind leaders Inter Milan, who beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday. Cagliari […]
Pakistan has been invited to join a newly announced US-led Gaza Board of Peace (BoP), a high-level international body tasked with overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction, transition governance and the disarmament of Hamas, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed that US President Donald Trump had extended an […]
For the first time in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a player auction will be held. In a meeting held yesterday with CEO Salman Naseer, most of the franchises agreed to the auction format. Once approved by the PCB Chairman, it will be implemented. On Sunday, a workshop will be organized to […]
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced at a jirga on Sunday that compensation for houses damaged during the recent security operation in Bajaur has been increased from Rs160,000 to Rs500,000. The jirga, held under Afridi’s chairmanship, included parliamentarians, tribal elders and community notables from Bajaur district. Discussions focused on security, development, and regional affairs. Participants […]
Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that cost them chances to compete at the 2026 World Cup and […]