Month: October 2026

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in the fourth match of the tri-nation ODI series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, with a victory securing the hosts a place in the final. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi announced two changes to the side, with debutant Razaullah replacing the injured Naseem Shah, who hurt his finger during the warm-up, while Shadab Khan returned to the team in place of Faheem Ashraf. Shaheen said an additional spinner had been included to strengthen the bowling attack. Pakistan have won their…

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Authorities in the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah said on Saturday that all beaches ​in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after ‌an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. The Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters. No ​reason was given. The United Arab Emirates said on Friday that efforts were underway to ​contain oil leaking from a tanker offshore, with its Ministry of ⁠Climate Change and Environment conducting an…

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A wanted militant commander, Adil Shah, was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Qila Saifullah district, security sources said on Sunday. The commander, who had been affiliated with the India-backed Fitna Al Khawarij terrorist group since December 2020, was involved in attacks on security forces, kidnapping for ransom and extortion. He was also involved in helping non-local militants establish permanent residences in Zhob, Sherani and Shaban areas of Balochistan. The sources said that Adil Shah had been involved in attacks and extortion linked to kidnapping for ransom since 2022…

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Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone has openly defended nepotism in the entertainment industry, saying parents naturally want to give their children every possible advantage, including career opportunities. Speaking to USA Today, the Tulsa King star dismissed criticism over the casting of his daughter, Scarlet Rose Stallone, acknowledging that she benefited from her family connections. “Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot,” Stallone said, arguing that parents who do not use their influence to help their children are failing to put their families first. He said parents naturally want the best for their…

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Former US president Barack Obama criticised President Donald Trump over his handling of the economy and the war in Iran, while condemning Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for a controversial campaign advertisement targeting Democrat Amy Acton’s family. Speaking at a rally in Cleveland on Saturday, Obama urged voters to support Acton and Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, as the midterm elections approach. Referring to Ramaswamy’s advertisement featuring Acton’s mother, Obama said political office should not come at the cost of basic decency. “There’s gotta be something inside you where you…

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