China vows to ‘protect legitimate rights’ amid US sanctions threats over Iran trade
Beijing’s reaction comes as Trump administration moves to target Iran’s trading partners with sanctions Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China warned Monday that sanctions and pressure tactics do not resolve disputes, vowing to take necessary steps to safeguard its interests as […]
Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa. Photo: AFP BRIGHTON: Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced […]
Fils claims first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati
Arthur Fils (FRA) celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the finals of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: REUTERS CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career […]
Cummins eyes ODI return
Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘can’t wait’ until their Test series against South Africa. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: Skipper Pat Cummins said he “can’t wait” to play in Australia’s first Test series in South Africa since the infamous “Sandpapergate” affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare. The next assignment for Australia after drawing […]
US Treasury secretary says Washington entering ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran
Bessent says administration will use full economic, government powers to isolate Tehran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a media interview at the White House in Washington, DC on July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States was entering an “economic D-Day” against Iran following what he […]
Police take command of Dir Levies
Reforms restructure the 1,522-member force, recall absent staff and introduce formal duties UPPER DIR: The Dir Levies Force has undergone what officials describe as historic administrative and operational reforms, with absent personnel brought back into service, staff posted outside the district recalled and the force’s command structure placed under the police. As part of the […]