With an eye toward China, Biden goes all-in for Modi
Washington (AFP) – Laser-focused on countering China, US President Joe Biden has embraced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he has few other world leaders, casting aside any concerns about the Hindu nationalist's authoritarian streak.…
Taiwan says Chinese air force approached close to island’s coast
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Eight Chinese war planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line and approached close to the island's contiguous zone that is 24 nautical miles (44.4 km) off its coast on Saturday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said, in…
England call up teenager Rehan Ahmed to Ashes squad
Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to England's squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia as cover for Moeen Ali.
Ahmed, 18, became the youngest man to play Test cricket for England when he was picked to play in…
Bournemouth sign Kluivert from Roma
Valencia, Spain (Reuters) - Bournemouth have signed Dutch winger Justin Kluivert from Serie A side AS Roma on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Kluivert, son of ex-Netherlands striker…
Sri Lanka ease past Oman, Scotland seal convincing win against UAE
DUBAI (ICC) - Another gripping day of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier saw Sri Lanka win big against Oman, while Richie Berrington scored a brilliant ton to help Scotland beat UAE.
Sri Lanka brushed off Oman in their Group B…
Haris to captain Shaheens in ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup
LAHORE - Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris will captain Pakistan Shaheens in the eight-team 15-match ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka from 14 to 23 July.
The squad will assemble at the…
Mohammad Rizwan’s new Hajj video wins hearts
LAHORE (Web Desk) – A video of Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan cleaning the floor of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah has gone viral.
The celebrated player is currently in Saudi Arabia along with several team fellows, including…
Nawaz to leave for Saudi Arabia today to perform Hajj
Maryam heads to Dubai to meet Nawaz Sharif,
LONDON/Lahore - Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, along with other family members in London, will leave for Saudi Arabia today (Saturday) to…
Shebaz hopeful of agreement with IMF
IMF tells Pakistan to reset budget or lose loan deal,
Blome says IMF autonomous body that works within its policy framework.
LONDON/Islamabad_ - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan was hopeful of its agreement with the…
