Pakistan condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil pipeline, reaffirms support for Kingdom’s sovereignty and security
FO says attacks pose a serious ‘threat to regional peace, security and stability’ Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned drone attacks on the East-West Pipeline in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Madinah regions, reaffirming its support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security. “Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, […]
What is Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, and what its ‘precautionary’ shutdown means?
A picture of an oil pipeline. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its vital East-West oil pipeline following drone strikes has brought renewed attention to its role in carrying crude from the kingdom’s eastern oil-producing region to the Red Sea while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Friday that […]
South Korea knock Pakistan out of Junior Asia Cup
South Korea booked their place in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Pakistan in Friday’s semi-final at the Moqi Training Base. Choi Dohyeon scored twice as South Korea ended Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament and set up a final against India, who beat Malaysia 3-1 in […]
I can still win Ballon d’Or despite barren season, says Mbappe
Kylian Mbappé scores Real Madrid’s opener against Inter Milan. Photo: AFP MADRID: Kylian Mbappe said he still believed he was worthy of the Ballon d’Or award despite failing to win any silverware with Real Madrid during the season, while France’s World Cup campaign ended with a semi-final defeat by Spain. In an interview with France […]
Shelton books US Open final with Zverev
Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrates winning his quarter-final match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: REUTERS NEW YORK: Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered US compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets on Friday to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career, booking a US Open title showdown with Alexander Zverev. Eighth-seeded Shelton blasted 20 aces […]
US signals no imminent strikes on Houthis, but points to intel support for Saudis: report
Two US officials say Washington focused on Red Sea security; Riyadh weighs solo military action against Yemeni group US President Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony on South Lawn of White House in Washington, DC, US. Photo: Reuters The Trump administration has no plans for […]