France’s Mbappe turns to favourite stage at World Cup
NEW YORK: Kylian Mbappe heads into France’s World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country’s biggest football star under immense pressure. The France captain drew a blank in warm-up games against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland and ended the season at Real Madrid […]
Kane hails England preparation
England captain Harry Kane arrives with the squad in Kansas City. Photo: AFP KANSAS CITY: Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a camp in […]
Two robbers killed in ‘encounter’, CCD official held for ‘murder’ of minor girl – Newspaper
CHAKWAL: Two suspects in the Wednesday night robberies and a fatal shoot-out were killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) Chakwal, while an official of the CCD was arrested under the charge of murdering a minor girl and injuring her brother and father, sources told Dawn on Saturday. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his […]
Brazil begin FIFA World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti – Sport
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Scotland marked their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti. On the first day to feature four matches at the 48-team tournament, […]
Forman Christian College University, activists protest ‘forcible takeover’ of Ewing Hall, fear demolition – Pakistan
Courtesy: FCCU LAHORE: The Forman Christian College University (FCCU), heritage conservationists and human rights activists have raised a voice against the alleged forcible takeover of the Ewing Hall, a historical building associated with the Forman Christian College, by the Punjab government. They urged the government to halt any move that would threaten the century-old structure […]
World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win
Some fans set off fireworks, fired smoke grenades after spilling out of packed bars, outdoor venues A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks’ historic win […]
Navigating the Hormuz dilemma – Newspaper
THE US war on Iran has exposed the fundamental strategic vulnerability of the Arab Gulf states. The double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the US has significantly affected the oil and gas exports of the GCC states. The impact has varied from state to state. Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have been […]
Budget presser – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
OFFICIAL post-budget media briefings in Pakistan are carefully choreographed affairs, full of reassuring phrases like ‘moving in the right direction’, ‘resilience’, and ‘enabling business and investment environment’ delivered by the keepers of the public exchequer. After the briefings end, journalists walk away with little they did not already know. The post-budget presser by Finance Minister […]
Analysis: Deal is ‘first step, not final breakthrough’ – Newspaper
SIGNALS from the US and Iran that a framework agreement could be signed as early as this weekend are being viewed in Washington policy circles not as a final breakthrough but as the start of a tightly managed and uncertain negotiation process. Analysts at leading American think tanks, including the Atlantic Council and the Brookings […]
Trump to meet Middle East leaders at G7 summit – World
• Netanyahu not coming to Trump’s bilateral meetings• One-on-one session with Zelensky not planned WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet Middle Eastern leaders and attend a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the G7 summit next week, senior US administration officials said on Saturday. The officials said Trump, who is scheduled to […]