Britain’s King Charles diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace – World
Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and the 75-year-old will postpone public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. Charles, who became king in September 2022 following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, is “wholly positive” about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full […]
South Korea out to prove doubters wrong in Asian Cup semis
DOHA: Jurgen Klinsmann said his South Korea team are determined to prove the doubters wrong when they face semi-final debutants Jordan at the Asian Cup on Tuesday. Led by Son Heung-min, South Korea are attempting to win the title for the first time since 1960 but they appear determined to do it the hard way […]
Election campaign culminates today
ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of the upcoming general elections scheduled for Thursday, February 8, Tuesday (today) marks the culmination of an intense campaign period as political parties and candidates make their final push to sway voters. As per the election schedule, the political parties and candidates are required to wrap up their campaigns by midnight tonight. […]
Britain’s King Charles diagnosed with cancer
LONDON: Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will postpone public-facing duties, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday. Charles, 75, who became king in September 2022 following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, is “wholly positive” about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public […]
Blinken meets Saudi crown prince amid heightened Mideast tensions
RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, his first stop in a Middle East tour as Washington tries to advance negotiations on a normalisation deal between the kingdom and Israel, and make progress on talks for postwar Gaza governance. The top US diplomat’s fifth trip to the region since […]
2 killed in Bangladesh as fighting rages on Myanmar border: police – World
At least two people were killed in Bangladesh on Monday after mortar shells fired from Myanmar during clashes there landed in a village across the border, police said. Parts of Myanmar near the 270-kilometre (167-mile) border with Bangladesh have seen frequent clashes since November when rebel Arakan Army fighters ended a ceasefire that had largely […]
Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil, slams Poonam Pandey
Actor Babil Khan, the son of the late Irrfan Khan, has joined the chorus of celebrities criticising Indian model and actor Poonam Pandey for her recent controversial stunt involving a fake death announcement. The official Instagram handle of Pandey posted a statement on Friday claiming that the actor had succumbed to cervical cancer. However, Pandey […]
‘Pani Do, Vote Lo’ campaign gains momentum
PESHAWAR: Every five years, parties and politicians religiously tour districts across the country, making insincere promises and chanting platitudinous slogans only to retreat into a state of outright oblivion just days after the wrap up of the elections. Given this observable trend, locals in the underdeveloped areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), dealing with unending water shortages, […]
Clark wins third PGA title as storms end Pebble Beach early
SAN FRANCISCO: Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark was awarded his third US PGA Tour title on Sunday night when officials wiped out the storm-delayed final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and declared him the winner. Clark set a course record with a 12-under par 60 at the iconic seaside layout on Saturday, giving […]
Pakistan reaffirms unwavering support for Kashmiris on Solidarity Day – Pakistan
Pakistan is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day on Monday to reaffirm the nation’s unwavering support to the relentless struggle of the Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under United Nations (UN) resolutions. The people and the government of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir observe Solidarity Day every year not only to renew their […]