US forces, Iran-backed groups clash in Syria
DAMASCUS: US forces and Iran-backed armed groups exchanged fire in eastern Syria, according to local sources on Wednesday. The sources reported that Iranian-backed armed groups launched a rocket attack on the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor province, where US troops are stationed. Although smoke was seen rising from the base, there were no reported […]
Bangladesh’s ex-Premier Hasina faces ‘crimes against humanity’ case – World
A case was filed against Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and eight other members of her now-dissolved Cabinet and police officers on charges of “crimes against humanity” and “genocide”, according to an official on Wednesday. The case was filed at the local International Crimes Tribunal in the capital Dhaka, Ataur Rahman, a deputy director […]
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Super Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to action, scoring and assisting in Al-Nassr’s 2-0 victory on Wednesday over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, setting the stage for a potential silverware win. Following a disappointing end to his Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, Ronaldo wasted no […]
A thrill-seeking star
Los Angeles: A diminutive, ageing action hero who is clean-cut but controversial, world-famous yet utterly secretive: Tom Cruise’s reign as the world’s top movie star has long defied time, expectations and – when stunts are involved – gravity. The daredevil star, who famously insists on doing his own leaps, chases and plunges, performed a death-defying […]
United in green
As the 77th Independence Day descended upon the nation, Pakistani citizens around the world showed their true colours (green and white), and it would be remiss of celebrities to shy away from social media and not do the same. With athletes and showbiz stars alike rising in true patriotic fashion on their Instagram handles on […]
From $3b in 1947 to $375b in 2024
KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy has expanded significantly since its independence 77 years ago in 1947, rising from just $3 billion in its first year to $375 billion by the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. However, the country remains in the developing phase, hampered by economic deterioration and disruptions that began in the early 1990s. While […]
Blinken engages with Qatari, Egyptian FMs ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks
Listen to article DOHA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks over the phone on Wednesday with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts on the eve of a new round of Gaza cease-fire and prisoner swap negotiations. Discussions between Blinken and Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman took up Palestinian developments, “joint mediation efforts to end the […]
Ukraine is advancing deeper into Russia, Zelenskiy says – World
Ukraine said on Wednesday its forces had advanced further into Russia’s Kursk region in the biggest foreign incursion into Russia since World War Two, posing a dilemma for President Vladimir Putin according to US President Joe Biden. Thousands of Ukrainian troops rammed through the Russian border in the early hours of August 6 into Russia’s […]
No spectators to be allowed at 2nd Pak-Bangladesh Test due to National Stadium renovation: PCB – Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that there will be no spectators for the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh owing to construction at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The second series is scheduled for August 30 to September 3, with the PCB saying in […]
US presses Israel to investigate reports of using Palestinian civilians as human shields
Listen to article WASHINGTON: The US on Wednesday said reports that the Israeli army is using Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip as human shields are “disturbing” and urged Israel to investigate the allegations. “We would urge Israel to immediately and transparently investigate these allegations and hold any potential perpetrators accountable,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told […]