PTI says its websites ‘blocked’ in Pakistan ahead of Feb 8 polls – Pakistan
The PTI on Friday alleged that its websites were “blocked” in Pakistan and demanded an answer from the federal authorities. The PTI, deprived of its iconic ‘bat’ symbol for the upcoming polls, has fielded its leaders as independent candidates with different electoral symbols. To combat confusion among voters and to ease access to election-related information, […]
World Court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
THE HAGUE: The World Court ordered Israel on Friday to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinians and do more to help civilians, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire as requested by South Africa. South Africa brought the case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier this month, asking it to grant […]
Alabama carries out first US execution using nitrogen gas – World
The southern US state of Alabama on Thursday put to death a convicted murderer using nitrogen gas, the first time the controversial method criticised by human rights advocates has been used in the country. Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead at 8:25pm (0225 GMT Friday), according to the state attorney general. “Justice has been served. […]
Klopp to stand down as Liverpool manager at end of season
LONDON: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced in a shock decision on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season because he was “running out of energy”. Klopp, who has returned Liverpool to one of European football’s powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision to leave was […]
Women candidates break cultural barriers in Swabi – Pakistan
SWABI: Women contesting the Feb 8 general elections here are breaking cultural barriers by openly soliciting votes even in hujras (men-only communal guesthouses). Rights activists insist the “courage” of those women will have “far-reaching positive impact” on the struggle to empower womenfolk. They said it was just two decades ago when women in the district […]
Sinner ends Djokovic Grand Slam history bid at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, snapping the Serb’s astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final. The Italian fourth seed was unfazed by dropping his first set of the tournament against the king of Rod Laver Arena, winning the […]
PM Kakar invites Saudi group to invest in alternative energy sector – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday urged the Al-Jomaih Group of Saudi Arabia to invest in the alternative energy sector of Pakistan. Mr Kakar, in a meeting with a four-member delegation, led by the Al-Jomaih Group head Sheikh Abdulaziz Hammad, said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had brotherly ties which were getting further […]
Turkey moving swiftly toward final step on Sweden’s NATO bid
ISTANBUL: Turkey is expected to send the final instrument of ratification for Sweden’s NATO membership to Washington within days, now that President Tayyip Erdogan signed it off, in a move Ankara hopes will clear the way to its purchase of US F-16 fighter jets. A source familiar with the issue said the document could be deposited […]
Japanese craft makes successful, pin-point Moon landing – World
THIS photo released by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Thursday, taken and transmitted by a lunar surface robot, shows the ‘Moon Sniper’ parked nose first on the surface of the moon.—AFP TOKYO: Japan’s “Moon Sniper” craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said on Thursday as it released […]
Trump opens up lead over Biden in rematch many Americans
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump leads Democratic President Joe Biden by six percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll that showed Americans are unhappy about an election rematch that came into sharper focus this week. The nationwide poll of 1,250 US adults showed Trump leading Biden 40% to 34% with the rest unsure or planning to vote for someone else or […]