UN commission says Israeli attacks on southern Syria ‘must stop’
Body expresses ‘deep concern,’ says attacks violate country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity Israeli force made up of two tanks and two military vehicles entered eastern Tal al-Ahmar hill in southern Quneitra, Syria, on April 18, 2026. PHOTO: ANADOLU The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over Israeli attacks […]
Afghanistan set extensive UAE cricket schedule
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for an extensive international cricket programme in the United Arab Emirates during October and November, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday. The schedule will begin with a one-off Test against Bangladesh from October 9-13, followed by an ODI tri-nation series involving Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe from October […]
PSX sheds over 1,900 points amid Middle East tensions
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling pressure on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 1,920.49 points, or 1.11%, to reach 171,715.58 during midday trading at around 1:19pm as uncertainty over the rapidly evolving Middle East conflict continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The index had opened on a weak note, declining […]
Fury claims Joshua bout is off
The Briton says he is ready to face Usyk again after uncertainty over his next bout Tyson Fury has lost only two professional fights in his boxing career. Photo: AFP LONDON: Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua is backing out of their much-anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy fight. Fury […]
An sends Asian Games warning with China hat-trick
South Korea’s An Se-young celebrates winning the title in Shenzhen. Photo: AFP BEIJING: Badminton world number one An Se-young sent a warning for the Asian Games as she clinched her third China Masters title in a row in ominous fashion. South Korea’s reigning Olympic and world champion will defend her crown when the Asian Games […]
Renegades up for sale
SYDNEY: The Big Bash League is to be partially privatised, beginning with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday. The governing body wants to bring in private investment to the Twenty20 competition as it looks to shore up the game’s financial future which has come under threat from lucrative leagues […]
Archer in ‘good place’ after injuries
England’s Jofra Archer during practice session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, Britain on September 7, 2026. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: England paceman Jofra Archer believes he is now in a “good place” after a succession of career-threatening injuries but said there had been some benefits from lengthy spells on the sidelines. Barbados-born Archer arrived in […]
Encroachments worsen traffic on Misrial Road
A view of a traffic jam in Peshawar. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD IQBAL/EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: Residents have expressed serious concern over widespread encroachments on Misrial Road and around Niazi Town Chowk, saying persistent traffic problems have made daily life increasingly difficult. They demanded the authorities concerned take immediate notice of the situation and ensure enforcement of the law. […]
Bangladesh ex-PM loses right to appeal
. Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina. (file) Photo DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former premier Sheikh Hasina can no longer appeal her death sentence after the 30-day deadline for filing an appeal expired, the chief prosecutor said on Monday. “Those sentenced to death by the court, including Sheikh Hasina, who have not appealed within 30 days of […]