Mixed signals – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
WHILE the terms of reference for opening a formal PTI-government dialogue have yet to be decided, the opposition should reconsider its deadline of Jan 31 for the conclusion of the talks. The deadline was made public by PTI politicians following their meeting with their imprisoned leader Imran Khan on Thursday, apparently even before conveying it […]
Cristiano Ronaldo slams Ballon d’Or process, praises honest Globe Soccer awards
Listen to article Cristiano Ronaldo voiced his belief that Vinicius Junior deserved this year’s Ballon d’Or, expressing disappointment over the annual award process while showing his preference for the “honest” Globe Soccer Awards. Ronaldo’s comments came after Vinicius was narrowly beaten to the prestigious honor by Rodri, with the Brazilian finishing second in the Ballon d’Or voting. […]
‘Interference’ seen as cause of Azerbaijan plane crash: probe – World
MOSCOW: The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week suffered physical “external interference”, the airline and Azerbaijan’s transport minister said Friday, citing preliminary results of an investigation, adding to speculation it was hit by a Russian air defence system. The jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, killing 38 of […]
India fight back in Boxing Day Test as Reddy hits maiden century
Listen to article India’s rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy provided a glimmer of hope for his side on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne, scoring a composed century to fight back from a difficult position. The 21-year-old Reddy, in only his fourth Test match, reached three figures with a confident boundary off […]
US sanctions Georgian Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili
Listen to article The United States imposed sanctions on Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili on Friday, accusing the former prime minister of undermining democracy in Georgia and enabling Russia to benefit from his actions. Ivanishvili, a former metals and telecom magnate, has been a prominent figure in Georgian politics and is widely viewed as the de facto leader […]
Govt close to settlement of madressah conundrum – Pakistan
• President expected to introduce ordinance next week after cabinet signs off on changes to stalled seminary registration law• Cabinet green-lights carbon markets policy to pave way for voluntary markets, cooperative approaches ISLAMABAD: The government signed off on two key steps during Friday’s meeting of the federal cabinet, paving the way for the adoption of […]
Nine terrorists killed in North Waziristan – Pakistan
NORTH AND SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Nine terrorists, including two commanders, were killed and seven others injured during an exchange of fire with security forces in North Waziristan on Friday, sources said. The clash occurred in the Barho Khel area of Mir Ali tehsil during an intelligence-based operation, sources said. Acting on a tip-off, security forces launched […]
China launches first-of-its-kind amphibious assault ship
Listen to article China has launched its first-ever amphibious assault ship, marking a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. The Type 076 dual-use assault ship, equipped with an electromagnetic catapult, was unveiled on Friday at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. Named Sichuan after the southwestern province of China, the ship boasts a full-load displacement of over 40,000 […]
London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports face disruption and delays due to fog
Listen to article Fog has caused significant disruption at major airports across the UK, including London Gatwick, Heathrow, and Manchester, leading to delays and cancellations. The widespread fog, which has affected much of the country in recent days, is complicating travel plans as airports work to return to normal operations after the Christmas holiday rush. At Gatwick, […]
Malaika Arora finally breaks silence after Arjun Kapoor’s separation announcement
Listen to article Bollywood actress, dancer, and model Malaika Arora has finally broken her silence following the announcement of her separation from actor Arjun Kapoor. This comes after Arjun confirmed their split during a Diwali party earlier this year, stating that he is now “single.” While the video of his statement went viral, Malaika chose to remain […]