Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it remains hopeful that Yemen’s main southern separatist group will end an escalation that has given it broad control across the south, deepening uncertainties in a country already divided between two administrations since civil war erupted over a decade ago. In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom described the military […]
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has reiterated that all mobile SIM cards must be registered in the name of the person using them, warning that the use of SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could lead to action. In a statement on Thursday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advised telecom users to ensure responsible use of […]
Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed […]
Shahzad Akbar, a former special assistant to ex-prime minister Imran Khan, was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in the United Kingdom on Thursday. An investigation is under way, with Cambridge police collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area. Akbar reported the incident to local police, stating that he was attacked […]
The Africa Cup of Nations paused for Christmas on Thursday, but it is a brief 24-hour break with two more rounds of group competition to be crammed into the next week. The tournament in Morocco kicked off on Sunday, and the first four days of matches have run to form, with many of the favourites […]
Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level. Zinedine Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest French footballers, inspiring his country to their first World Cup victory in 1998 and scoring two goals in […]
Australia will take an all-pace attack into the fourth Ashes Test, skipper Steve Smith said Thursday, while Josh Inglis was dropped with selectors preferring Usman Khawaja. The hosts head into the Boxing Day Test with an unassailable 3-0 lead over England, but are without pace spearhead Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. Cummins is […]
The race to own a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has intensified, with two new teams set to join the competition from PSL 11 onwards and as many as 12 interested parties competing for ownership rights. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has termed the response to the bidding process as “extraordinary”, underlining the league’s growing […]
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces. The reigning champions head into the busy Christmas and New Year period behind fourth-placed Chelsea on goal difference. Liverpool have scored just three set-piece goals while conceding 11 […]
Christmas is marked across the world with a rich blend of faith, tradition and local culture. From midnight Mass and candlelit prayers to vibrant parades, decorations and family gatherings, the holiday reflects both its Christian roots and the unique customs of the societies that celebrate it. These images capture how Christmas unfolds in different countries, […]