FC official among six kidnapped in North Waziristan – Pakistan
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Six people, one FC man among them, were kidnapped and two water tankers were taken away by armed men in two separate incidents in the same tehsil of North Waziristan district, on Wednesday. Police said armed men travelling in two vehicles forcibly took away five people while firing shots into the air. Sources […]
Jan. 6 rioter Emily Hernandez sentenced to prison for fatal DUI crash
Listen to article A Missouri woman who participated in the January 6 Capitol riot and was later pardoned by former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing a deadly drunk driving crash while driving on the wrong side of the highway. Emily Hernandez, 25, who made headlines for stealing a fragment of […]
‘Champions Trophy to be held without opening ceremony’ – Sport
LAHORE: In an untoward development, it has emerged that there will be no opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy starting in Pakistan next month, mainly due to the late arrival of England and Australian squads for the prestigious event. Moreover, it has been learnt that no warm-up matches will be held in the elite […]
Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria’s transitional president after Assad’s fall
Listen to article Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named as the country’s president for the “transitional period,” according to state media reports. The announcement follows his role in leading the offensive that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad seven weeks ago. Military commander Hassan Abdul Ghani also declared the cancellation of Syria’s 2012 constitution and the dissolution of Assad’s […]
Fan evades security to touch Virat Kohli’s feet during Ranji Trophy
Kohli’s much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after over a decade was momentarily overshadowed by the passionate actions of a fan. During the 12th over of Delhi’s match against Railways, as Money Grewal prepared to bowl, the fan managed to break through the security lines and rush towards the slip cordon where Kohli was stationed. The […]
Marcus Rashford has to change before Manchester United return: Ruben Amorim
Marcus Rashford “has to change” before he can return to Manchester United, according to head coach Ruben Amorim. The England forward, who last played for United 7 weeks ago, was once again left out of the squad for Thursday’s Europa League match against FCSB in Bucharest. Amorim stated that although Rashford’s talent is undeniable, the […]
Triple H’s emotional reaction to Hall of Fame 2025 induction surprise
In a surprise announcement at WWE HQ, Paul “Triple H” Levesque was officially revealed as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, cementing his place among the greatest in sports-entertainment history. Triple H, one of the most iconic figures in WWE history, will now take his place among the legends […]
American Airlines jet carrying 64 collides with helicopter, crashes in Washington – World
An American Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River after a mid-air collision near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said. The Washington Post, citing sources, said multiple bodies had been pulled from the water. No survivors had so far been found, the newspaper […]
FO shifts stance on US weapons in Afghanistan – World
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday adjusted its position on US President Donald Trump’s announcement about retrieving leftover American military equipment from Afghanistan, moving from a neutral stance to supporting the idea, citing security concerns. FO spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan, in a statement, said the presence of advanced US weapons in Afghanistan following the August […]
Envoy defends media curbs at Washington gathering – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Concerns over new media restrictions in Pakistan took centre-stage at a diplomatic gathering in the US capital on Tuesday night, prompting Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Shaikh to reaffirm Islamabad’s commitment to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Ambassador Insider Series dialogue, hosted by The Washington Diplomat, Mr Shaikh faced his first question on the issue […]