India’s Jay Shah elected ICC chief after Barclay steps aside – Sport
India’s Jay Shah will succeed New Zealander Greg Barclay as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) later this year, the governing body said on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Shah, son of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home minister Amit Shah, will be the youngest ever ICC chairman when he begins his tenure on December 1. Barclay […]
Osaka cruises past Ostapenko in US Open
NEW YORK: Japan’s Naomi Osaka beat 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 6-2 on Louis Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday in a rare first-round US Open clash between former major champions. A laser-focussed Osaka held serve throughout and fired nine aces in a surgical takedown to kick off her return to Flushing Meadows following a maternity leave […]
Zuckerberg says Biden admin pressured Meta to ‘censor’ Covid-19 content – World
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the Biden administration had pressured the company to “censor” Covid-19 content during the pandemic, apparently referring to White House requests to take down misinformation about the coronavirus and vaccines. In a letter dated August 26, Zuckerberg told the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee that he regretted not speaking […]
Zelenskiy pushes for peace with Russia on stronger terms
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Tuesday that the war with Russia would ultimately be resolved through dialogue, but Kyiv needed to be in a strong position. He mentioned that he would present a plan to US President Joe Biden and his potential successors. During a press conference, Zelenskiy said that Kyiv’s recent incursion […]
2 Pakistani startups make it to coveted Forbes ‘Asia 100 to Watch’ list – Business
Two Pakistani startups, DealCart and Nayapay, have made it to Forbes’ coveted ‘Asia 100 to Watch 2024’ list. According to the Forbes website, Karachi-headquartered DealCart operates an online grocery site aimed at the country’s growing middle class while NayaPay — a fintech startup — operates a payments processing platform, aiming to help digitalise transactions between […]
Webb Telescope uncovers six rogue worlds, providing new clues on how stars are born
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified six potential rogue worlds—planetlike objects untethered from any star’s gravity. Among them is the lightest object ever found with a dusty disk around it. These elusive objects provide new evidence that the same cosmic processes that create stars may also be responsible for forming objects only slightly larger […]
Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef back on X after deactivation
Listen to article Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef announced Tuesday that he is back on the social media platform X, following a week-long deactivation due to security and safety concerns. Youssef, known for his support for Palestinian rights, clarified that he deactivated his account after receiving alarming messages that suggested his account might have been hacked and that […]
Putin, Modi discuss Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties
Listen to article MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone on Tuesday, discussing the Ukraine conflict as well as other important bilateral issues, the Kremlin said in a statement. Prime Minister Modi briefed President Putin on his recent visit to Kyiv and emphasised his commitment to finding a solution to […]
Sindh CM, governor take notice of Ghotki journalist Bachal’s killing by dacoits – Pakistan
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Governor Kamran Tessori on Tuesday took notice of journalist Mohammed Bachal’s killing by dacoits in the katcha (riverine) area of Rounti in Sindh’s Ghotki district. Organised criminal gangs have been active in the riverine border areas of southern Sindh and central Punjab for decades, often making money […]
US national security adviser lands in Beijing for key talks with Chinese officials
Listen to article The US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan arrived in Chinese capital Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit amid heightening diplomatic tensions between the two global heavyweights, state media reported. He was received by Yang Tao, director general of the Chinese Foreign Ministry of North American and Oceanian Affairs, and US Ambassador to China […]