Gobena, Jepchirchir claim Sydney Marathon titles
Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena crosses the finish line to win the Sydney Marathon. Photo: REUTERS SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men’s and women’s races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last […]
Rybakina eases US Open injury fears
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina practices ahead of the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are “all good” for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week. “I started to practice, so I feel well,” the Kazakh said Saturday. “We’re […]
Argentina stun Dutch to win Women’s World Cup
Argentina ended the Netherlands’ reign as women’s hockey world champions in dramatic fashion on Saturday, holding the three-time defending champions to a 1-1 draw before prevailing 3-1 in a shootout to lift World Cup for the first time in 16 years. In front of a packed home crowd in Amsterdam, the Dutch appeared on course […]
Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1
Gessime Yassine scored twice as Strasbourg beat Lens in Ligue 1. Photo: AFP PARIS: Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his first win in charge. Florian Thauvin’s 100th Ligue 1 goal put Dino Toppmoeller’s Lens on track for a third […]
Iran says Hormuz transit understanding with Oman contingent on US fulfilling commitments
Iran’s parliament speaker rejects US Treasury chief’s claims over economic pressure Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Iran has reached an understanding with Oman on transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz, but its implementation is contingent on the US fulfilling its commitments, a senior Iranian diplomat […]
Bangladesh confirms J-10 deal
. Bangladesh has confirmed a deal to purchase China’s 4.5-generation J-10CE fighter jets, citing the aircraft’s reported combat performance against French-made Rafale jets during the brief Pakistan-India conflict in May, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Friday. The Chengdu J-10C is a single-engine, multirole combat aircraft manufactured in China. Boasting a top speed […]
Norway, in mourning,enters a new era under King Haakon VIII
. OSLO: Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years. A national period of mourning was declared in the Scandinavian kingdom following the king’s death on Friday at 6:35 am (0435 […]